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Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) 
 The website for this association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons offers guides to a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures (such as facial scar revision and forehead lifts), before and after photos, a description of humanitarian programs, and a code of ethics. Also includes a directory of surgeons, and an online newsletter for consumers. http://www.aafprs.org Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Mar 21, 2007 Cosmetic Surgery
An overview of cosmetic surgery. Includes information on surgical procedures for the face, eyes, and breasts; liposuction; body contouring; and skin care/botox. Features illustrations. Browsable. From the Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.surgery.medsch.ucla.edu/plastic/cos_face.shtml Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Aug 6, 2003 Cosmetic Surgery for Dogs and Cats
This site presents opinions, largely critical, of surgical procedures for tail docking, ear cropping, debarking, and declawing for dogs and cats. Written by a veterinarian. From In Defense of Animals (IDA), an animal rights organization. http://www.idausa.org/facts/cossurgery.html Topics: Animals, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pets Last updated Apr 18, 2005 MedlinePlus: Botox
Links to resources on Botox (botulinum toxin), a substance used in cosmetic dermatology. Includes links to research on other potential uses of Botox, such as treatment of fibromyalgia, severe underarm sweating, and migraines. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/botox.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 5, 2005 MedlinePlus: Facial Injuries and Disorders
Links to information about conditions affecting the human face. Discusses specific conditions, congenital facial disorders, facial injuries, research and clinical trials, and treatments such as reconstructive surgery and corrective jaw surgery. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/facialinjuriesanddisorders.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Dec 8, 2005 MedlinePlus: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
A compilation of links to information about plastic and cosmetic surgery. Topics include pictures and diagrams, specific conditions, coping, rehabilitation, statistics, and surgery for children and teens. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/plasticandcosmeticsurgery.html Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 28, 2004 Plastic Surgery Information Service
"This site provides background on the history and wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures as well as offering a Plastic Surgeon Referral Service." It includes illustrated descriptions of procedures, statistics (age, gender, and geographic distribution, average costs, etc.), and patient advocacy information. From the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF). http://www.plasticsurgery.org/ Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 23, 2002 |
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