Commodification of plastic surgery leads some to take risks
Cheap body-enhancing procedures promoted on the Internet have lured some customers to seek cosmetic surgery performed illegally by untrained, unlicensed practitioners at illicit shops. An American Society of Plastic Surgeons public safety campaign warns that just because someone offering cosmetic surgery is wearing a doctor's coat, it does not mean the person is qualified, trained or licensed to perform the procedure. "If anyone is going to stick anything into your body, you should ask a few questions," said plastic surgeon and ASPS spokesman Mark Solomon. "It's not a matter of what it costs. It should be a matter of who you trust." WHYY-TV/WHYY-FM (Philadelphia)/NewsWorks.org
In one of my previous blog posts, I have discussed advertising in plastic surgery, and give my opinions concerning problems with medical advertising.
About Me
- E. Bradley Garber MD FACS
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- I was born in New Orleans. I obtained my B.A. degree with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa Honors from the University of Colorado. I obtained my M.D. degree from L.S.U. Medical Center. I completed a 5 year surgery residency specializing in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Denver Colorado. I served in the military and spent two years in Germany at Landstuhl Army Medical Center. From 1983-1985, I trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Miami, Florida under world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Millard. I have been in solo practice for over 20 years performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. I have obtained Board Certification by two boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities: The Amercian Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. I have served as President of the Tulsa County Medical Society and Chief of Surgery at St. John Medical Center. It has been an honor and priviledge to provide surgical care to my patients. email: bradgarber@sbcglobal.net