Plastic Surgery Societies Create a New and Improved Informational Web Site on Breast Implant Surgery

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Plastic surgeons set up their own support site! . . .

I wonder how many complications they will allow to be

posted?

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Press Release Source: American Society for Aesthetic

Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery Societies Create a New and Improved

Informational Web Site on Breast Implant Surgery

Wednesday January 11, 11:19 am ET

A complete, objective and medically grounded resource

for women

NEW YORK and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 11

/PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Aesthetic

Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of

Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced the launch of their

newly designed informational Internet resource on

breast implant surgery

http://www.breastimplantsafety.org.

The site offers objective and medically grounded

information from the leading plastic surgery societies

on breast augmentation, breast lift, breast

reconstruction and implants, including updates and

comparative information on new devices and procedures.

Information is available both for women seeking breast

surgery for the first time and for those with existing

implants that may need revision or replacement.

" Many women make a new year's resolution to improve

the look and feel of their breasts, " said Bruce

Cunningham, MD, president of ASPS. " Using

http://www.breastimplantsafety.org, women can access

current scientific information so they are empowered

to make the best decision regarding breast surgery. "

The new web site contains a Photo Gallery as well as

detailed descriptions of the safety, risks, benefits

and costs of all of the major breast reconstruction

and augmentation options. It has also been enhanced

with new features -- " Find a Surgeon, " " Ask a

Surgeon, " a new " Woman to Woman " forum, where women

can submit testimonials about their experiences, and

tips on selecting and consulting a plastic surgeon.

The site will be updated on a regular basis to include

the latest research and advances in breast

augmentation and reconstruction.

" The goal of http://www.breastimplantsafety.org is to

give women a reliable resource as they investigate the

vast, often confusing and sometimes inaccurate

information available online about breast implants and

other breast surgery, " said Mark Jewell, MD, president

of ASAPS. " Women can also interact with other women to

get valuable feedback from their peers. "

In April 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

convened an advisory panel to review data from

manufacturers of silicone gel implants. Two companies,

Mentor and Inamed, have received approvable letters

from the FDA. The FDA is expected to announce its

final decision on the availability of these silicone

breast implants in 2006.

" Changes in the availability of silicone gel implants

will create new options for women considering breast

surgery for the first time and for those who have had

previous surgeries but are seeking new replacements or

revision. There is a real need for accurate and

reliable information for women making these choices, "

said D'Amico, MD, chair of the ASPS/ASAPS

Breast Implant Task Force

Each year, surgical techniques and breast implants

themselves are continuously being refined, increasing

the safety and reliability of the procedure. As

advances develop, plastic surgeons will continue to

deliver optimal results to their patients and reduce

the need for reoperation.

" The vast array of choice and options available for

women can be daunting. Women also have very different

motivations for breast surgery. Our goal is to provide

a comfortable place where women can find all of the

information they need: from feel and appearance of

implants to safety and recovery time, " said Alan Gold,

MD, vice-chair of the ASPS/ASAPS Breast Implant Task

Force.

About ASAPS

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

(ASAPS) is the leading organization of board-certified

plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic

surgery. ASAPS active-member plastic surgeons are

certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or

the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Canada. http://www.surgery.org

About ASPS

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the

largest organization of board-certified plastic

surgeons in the world. With 6,000 members, the society

is recognized as a leading authority and information

source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

ASPS comprises 94 percent of all board-certified

plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in

1931, the society represents physicians certified by

The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

http://www.plasticsurgery.org

Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery