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14.6 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2012

Courtesy of PlasticSurgery.org Minimally-Invasive, Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Fuel 5% Growth As economic indicators such as auto, retail, and home sales saw gains in 2012 – so too did plastic surgery. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were […]

What is the difference between outpatient and inpatient surgery?

There is one basic difference between outpatient and inpatient surgeries. Outpatient refers to any type of procedure that does not require an overnight stay in a medical facility while inpatient procedures require a patient to be hospitalized for at least one night in order to receive the necessary medical treatment for their surgery. There are […]

Is plastic surgery painful?

One of the most common questions we get before someone undergoes a tn plastic surgery procedure is, “Is this going to hurt?” That is, of course, a completely natural thought for most people as none of us like to experience pain. Thankfully, the amount of discomfort experienced during and after surgery has been greatly reduced […]

Where is plastic surgery performed?

The ASPS mandates that its members perform surgery that is performed under general anesthesia be performed in an accredited facility. So, that is what I do. Some surgeons choose to not comply with those guidelines and do surgery under general anesthesia in their offices in a non-accredited operating room/facility. There are also non-plastic surgeons who […]

What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is when nothing but the patient’s desire to improve their outward physical appearance necessitates their want for plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed to change or enhance a healthy, normal, functioning part of the body. Reconstructive surgery is when the surgery is performed to restore proper functionality to a body part or […]