About The American
Society of Plastic Surgeons
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more
than 8.7 million plastic surgery procedures were done in 2003.
The number of plastic surgery procedures is rising. These are
the top five procedures in 2003:
Liposuction
Breast augmentation
Nose reshaping
Eyelid surgery
Facelift
As the demand grows for plastic surgery, consumers must
realize that all plastic surgery procedures, even ones that may
seem simple, carry risks.
If you are thinking about having plastic surgery, become an
informed consumer about the procedure and its risks. Select a
qualified doctor. Have realistic expectations about the results
and know the benefits and limitations of plastic surgery.
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