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As the leading society of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery, who specialize in aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery, ASAPS believes
that research into new cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical treatments with
potential benefits to patients is important and should be conducted responsibly
by qualified physicians, according to established scientific and ethical
guidelines that are accepted medical practice in this country. If patients are
involved in clinical trials of new procedures, they must be provided with
adequate data for their full informed consent. The Aesthetic Surgery Research
and Education Foundation (ASERF), in conjunction with ASAPS, observes these
guidelines in funding research and evaluating new techniques/technology in order
to help ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
As the leading provider of Continuing Medical Education in cosmetic plastic
surgery to board-certified plastic surgeons, ASAPS encourages open-mindedness in
regard to any new modalities, but the public must be cautious in regarding such
treatments as “harmless” without scientific evidence of their safety and
efficacy. It may take some time before important questions about the use of
these new modalities for body contouring are answered by independent
researchers.
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Dr. Fodor serves as Chair of the LipoSonix Scientific Advisory Board but has
no financial interest in the company and its products.
This document has been updated from October, 2002.
The 2200-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the
only plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of
cosmetic surgery. ASAPS is recognized throughout the world as the authoritative
source for cosmetic surgery education. U.S. members are certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery. Canadian members are certified in plastic
surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Toll-free
referral line: 888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711). Web site: www.surgery.org
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