Emerging Trends Discussed at American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual
Meeting
BALTIMORE, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether their
effectiveness is fact or fiction, non- and minimally-invasive techniques to
remove fat are making headlines. But are these procedures really ready to
be a part of mainstream plastic surgery? Plastic surgeons will discuss if
these are cutting edge new discoveries or just "buyer beware" marketing
hype this week at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic
Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore.
"Plastic surgeons may be looking at a new era in cosmetic plastic
surgery if non- and minimally-invasive procedures and new technologies to
melt unwanted fat are shown to be more effective in the future," said Brian
Kinney, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and panel presenter. "It is important to
note that FDA approval is needed prior to introducing new technologies.
Liposuction is still the only proven, safe and effective way to remove fat.
The next great challenge is to shape, mold and metabolically alter fat for
a complete body contouring solution."
Reducing, shattering and melting fat and cellulite are the buzz words,
along with promises of fast and efficient procedures with minimal bruising,
swelling and no down-time. Plastic surgeons will look at the science and
the hype behind creams, and non- and minimally-invasive ultrasonic lasers,
light therapies, and acoustic pulse treatments, such as Liporeductyl(R),
Theophyllisilane C, Acoustic Wave Therapy(TM), LipoSonix(R), Mesotherapy,
Lipodissolve, UltraShape(R), and Smartlipo(TM).
"While there are many promising possibilities, it is important for
plastic surgeons to fully evaluate new technologies before recommending
them to patients," said Peter Rubin, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and panel
moderator. "Non- and minimally-invasive options may prove useful to achieve
moderate differences, with less risk for patients who aren't ready for
surgery, or may be used in combination with surgical options to achieve
optimal results."
More than 302,000 liposuctions were performed in 2006, according to
ASPS statistics. In addition, 9.1 million minimally-invasive cosmetic
procedures were performed last year, up 66 percent since 2000, illustrating
the growing demand for non- and minimally-invasive procedures for all areas
of the face and body.
Visit http://www.plasticsurgery.org for referrals to ASPS Member
Surgeons and to learn more about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic
surgery.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of
board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000
members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information
source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises 90
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.
Note: Many of the procedures and technologies presented above are
currently under investigation and presented for research and educational
purposes. More scientific study is needed to determine efficacy and success
rate. The ASPS and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation do not
endorse the procedures or technologies presented in the panels and
recommend that any reporting of the presented information be done
responsibly with full disclosure of their unproven nature.
The panel "Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery" is being presented Saturday,
Oct. 27, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the panel "Non-invasive Body
Contouring: Are We There Yet?" is being presented Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:00
a.m. to 8:00 a.m., at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore.
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