HEALTH LAW & POLICY

California tightens scrutiny of surgery clinics

Sacramento, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a measure that will place California’s outpatient surgery centers under tighter scrutiny. » More

BREAST

TRAM flap reconstruction successful to 29 years

San Francisco — Two new studies suggest that more women are undergoing immediate postmastectomy breast reconstruction, and that the TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous) flap surgical technique is successful to 29 years follow-up. » More

FYI ...

4.7 million

Total cosmetic procedures performed in 2010

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

INDUSTRY UPDATES

ASAPS clarifies device-marketing terms

New York — The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has begun to more precisely define standard terms and develop recommendations for device manufacturers, with the goal of helping physicians and patients better evaluate the technologies. » More

UK surgeons back psychological test for patients

London — Some private clinics in the United Kingdom have begun using new assessment forms aimed at stopping people from having cosmetic surgery they may later regret. » More

New Job Opportunities

Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery		Institute of Aesthetic Surgery
Premiere Center for Cosmetic Surgery		Richard G Glogau
Ronald W. Strahan MD		Sleek Medspa
Westlake Dermatology

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