2005 Archives
- Silicone implant maker closer to market,
The Associated Press, Sept. 21, 2005 — The FDA announced that Inamed Corp.'s silicone gel-filled breast implants can be approved under certain conditions.
- Breast Implants Do Not Cause Breast Cancer Recurrence in Mastectomy Patients,
ASPS, Sept. 25, 2005 — A study of 309 women who had breast reconstruction with implants found that the implants did not increase the incidence of local breast cancer recurrence.
- Breast Reduction Surgery May Reveal Early Breast Cancer Risk,
ASPS, Sept. 24, 2005 — A study of 300 patients found that 12% of breast reduction patients may have abnormal pathologies placing them at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
- Study Reveals Who is Really Considering Plastic Surgery,
ASPS, Sept. 24, 2005 — A study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons details the people considering plastic surgery and their motivations, debunking many stereotypes.
- Silicone implants move closer to FDA approval,
The Associated Press, July 29, 2005 — The FDA told Mentor Corp. that its silicone-gel filled breast implants can be approved under certain conditions.
- New Study Finds Significant and Lasting Improvement in Body Image Following Cosmetic Surgery,
ASAPS, June 21, 2005 — A new study showed that patients have significant and sustained improvements in body image after cosmetic surgery, and improvements were maintained 12 months post-surgery.
- 11.9 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2004,
ASAPS, Feb. 17, 2005 — The number of cosmetic procedures in the United States increased by 44% in 2004, according to statistics by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Most Men View Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Positively, New ASPS Survey Finds,
ASPS, Jan. 24, 2005 — A recent survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that almost three-quarters of men have a positive attitude toward cosmetic plastic surgery for themselves or others.
- Choosing Breast Implant Size: A Matter of Aesthetics,
ASAPS, January 2005 — Surgical breast enlargement enables a woman to choose the breast size that she feels will enhance her body image and self-confidence.
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