ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Increase in Men Undergoing Plastic Surgery.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: A survey conducted by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons shows that men are choosing plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to improve their appearances at a higher rate than women, according to an article by Reuters. For example, men's use of fat injections to smooth wrinkles increased by 497 percent last year from the previous year, while women's use of such injections decreased by 36 percent. The survey was a result of written questionnaires completed by 2,600 members of the association between January 20 and March 3. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Neal R. Reisman, M.D., J.D., FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. , FACMQ, president and founder of Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.A., is a noted plastic surgeon plastic surgeon A surgeon specialized in reconstruction or cosmetic enhancement of various body regions, most commonly the face–nose, chin, and cheeks, breasts and buttocks; PSs remove fat deposits through liposuction; PSs reduce scarring or disfigurement . His background includes overseas fellowships, and training in general surgery, plastic surgery, hand and microsurgery microsurgery or micromanipulation Surgical technique for operating on minute structures, with specialized, tiny precision instruments under observation through a microscope, sometimes equipped with cameras to show the operation on a monitor. , as well as the law. Today he incorporates it all in his main practice, which is Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery and Breast Surgery. He is a noted international speaker and author on surgery techniques, as well as on health law, risk management and ethics in the medical field. PR: Judy Nichols, 713-781-0053, jnichols1@ev1.net Dr. Libby Wilson, of Orthopaedic Hospital Cleft Palate cleft palate, incomplete fusion of bones of the palate. The cleft may be confined to the soft palate at the back of the mouth; it may include the hard palate, or roof of the mouth; or it may extend through the gum and lip, producing a gap in the teeth and a cleft Program, is an expert in cleft palate, cleft lip, plastic and reconstructive surgery reconstructive surgery n. Plastic surgery. reconstructive surgery, n surgery to rebuild a structure for functional or esthetic reasons. and craniofacial craniofacial /cra·nio·fa·cial/ (kra?ne-o-fa´sh'l) pertaining to the cranium and the face. cra·ni·o·fa·cial adj. Of or involving both the cranium and the face. disorders. She serves as Medical Director, Cleft Palate Program, Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital (1998 - present) and Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery), University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission School of Medicine (1982 - present). PR: Agnes Huff, PhD, 310-641-2525, ahuff@ahuffgroup.com Dr. Henry Spinelli is a national recognized plastic surgeon who can discuss oculoplastic, orbital, craniofacial surgery and cosmetic surgery. PR: Fred Yaeger, 914-423-7972, fyaeger@aol.com ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/. |
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