February 16, 2005 source: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery |
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American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Stresses Caution With Injectable Cosmetic Treatments
CHICAGO - The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is issuing a cautionary statement to those interested in receiving cosmetic treatments such as Botox® or soft tissue filler injections. With the recent proliferation of "copy-cat" injectables, the risk for potential harm to patients has increased. Therefore, the AACS is advising those patients interested in having a cosmetic procedure, such as these injections, to ask the following questions of your medical professional: "It is critical that patients have an ongoing dialogue with their doctor. A positive doctor-patient relationship is essential with any cosmetic procedure, even those deemed minor by surgical standards," said Claude H. Crockett, Jr., MD, president of the America Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. ### |
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