If you have not heard already, the founder of a French company, Polo Implant Prothese, and four of his former employees were found guilty last spring of aggravated fraud. The New York Times article states Jean-Claude Mas, 74, has been sentenced to four years in prison for selling hundreds of thousands of defective breast implants tin more than 65 countries world-wide. The court has found that the company used a less expensive, industrial-grade silicone to fill implants for a decade. The implants subsequently rupture at a much high rate than the industry norm, leaking silicone into body tissues.
More than 16,000 women have had their implants removed since the scandal emerged in 2010. About 300,000 women around the world received the implants.
In light of this story, it has become even more important to be aware of not only the products you put into your body but also the surgeon performing a breast augmentation on your body. It is no surprise that a breast augmentation or breast lift is a popular procedure. Because of this the ASAPS, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery continuously and frequently advises consumers on the importance of having a board certified plastic surgeon perform your procedures. According to this news release, ASAPS advises consumers to “do their homework when choosing a physician, and while spas and salons are convenient for cosmetic medical treatments, convenience should never outrank safety and expertise when having a medical procedure.”
Finding a plastic surgeon that is board certified in your area is not difficult to do. Simply by searching board certified plastic surgeons in your area or going to ASAPS’ website will lead you to a surgeon that you feel safe with performing surgery on your body. For example, this New York plastic surgery practice not only offers multiple pages and guides on breast augmentations to breast reduction but also lists her entire CV on the site so it is clear to the visitor; this New York female plastic surgeon is not a fraud and adequately trained in her expertise. It is obvious her expertise is performing breast augmentation in New York but also performing less common breast procedures such as breast asymmetry, male breast reduction or Tuberous Breast Surgery.
The importance of doing your research when it comes to performing surgical or non-surgical procedures on your body has become exponentially important in the recent years because of the rise of fraudulent practices coming to light. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has specific “Patient Safety Tips” for consumers who are looking to find a board-certified plastic surgeon. Credentials and experience is important; if you’d like to find more about why you should select a board-certified plastic surgeon for your breast augmentation you can visit the Patient Safety Tips from ASAPS.
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