Experts Available to Discuss Plastic Surgery Gaining Popularity Among Men.

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TOPIC: Eleven percent of patients who had plastic surgery in 2005 were men, according to Times Online. Data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons found there were 2,440 surgeries on men last year. The most popular surgeries included anti-aging procedures, facelifts, liposuction and rhinoplasty.

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While cosmetic surgery continues to gain popularity, it is important to raise awareness and educate consumers on any cosmetic procedure. Rhoda Narins, M.D., immediate past president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, is available to conduct an online chat with your Web site visitors to elaborate on the following topics: ARE YOU BEING TREATED BY A QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER?: Cosmetic procedures should always be performed by a board certified dermasurgeon. If not, there should always be a supervising physician on-site and immediately available to respond to any questions or problems that may occur while the procedure is being performed. LICENSE AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE!: The doctor overseeing the procedure should be board certified in dermatology and trained to perform procedures on the skin. Just because there are diplomas on the walls, does not mean they are legitimate. It is also important that before undergoing any cosmetic surgery that you check your state Medical Board to see if any complaints have been filed against this person. Use Web sites like www.asds.net or www.aboutskinsurgery.org to research a physician's medical membership. BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL: If the price is too good to be true, then it is: If a procedure costs significantly less than usual, you can assume you are not receiving the best treatment. Consumers should always second-guess special rates, deals and sales when it comes to skin procedures.

Dr. Neal Reisman is the Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas and a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Reisman also is the president and founder of Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.A. He is among a select group of plastic surgeons in the United States to be included in a FDA approved study to use the new 5th generation European silicone gel implant. A physician for over 30 years, Dr. Reisman has written or helped write more than 200 presentations and published articles on all aspects of plastic surgery. His experiences include overseas fellowships and training in general surgery, plastic surgery, hand surgery and microsurgery. In 1994, Dr. Reisman received his law degree, which he applies to enhance his practice of medicine and to expand patient and practice management. His law degree supplements his knowledge, understanding, and navigation of the frequent intersection between medical and legal issues. Dr. Reisman is a noted international speaker and author on surgery techniques, health law, risk management, and medical ethics. On the lecture circuit and at symposiums worldwide, he meets with international experts on cutting edge technology, and incorporates his findings into his Houston practice and teaching efforts. Dr. Reisman was featured in the cover story for the March issue of Plastic Surgery Products magazine and was named among "Houston's Top Docs" by Inside Houston magazine. Dr. Reisman is active in teaching about breast implants and surgery and developed a cutting-edge breast implant technique, The Split Muscle, which produces a natural breast shape and cleavage for patients. The 5th generation European silicone gel implant, used successfully throughout the world for 12 years, provides an improved shape and better matching for all body types. It is a shaped teardrop implant that keeps its shape. The solid gel structure is highly cohesive and resistant to rupture. The results are especially significant for tall patients seeking a normal breast shape, as well as for patients with reconstructive needs. Dr. Reisman also introduced a mid-face cheek lift that eliminates the need for a change in eye shape, gets rid of the fold by the nose without requiring a total face lift, and provides patients a quick recovery -- often allowing them to be back at work in three to four days. In addition, Dr. Reisman has experienced great success with the Short Scar Mini-Face Lift outpatient procedure, giving patients a youthful appearance with long-lasting deep controls and a quick recovery. Always incorporating advanced technology, Dr Reisman uses platelet gel, which accelerates recovery as it relates to the rate and degree of surgical wound repair.

Dr. Charles A. Wallace, M.D., F.A.C.S., of the New Reflection Cosmetic Surgery Centre, is a board-certified plastic surgeon available to discuss all aspects of plastic and cosmetic surgery. In private practice for more than 14 years, Dr. Wallace is known for using the latest technology in liposuction, and one of the few surgeons to perform extended tummy tucks and thigh lifts, as well as endoscopic breast augmentations, in which there are no external stitches, therefore leaving virtually no scars. In the past, Dr. Wallace has donated his time to perform cleft lip corrections on children in Bolivia.

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