Tuesday, May 15, 2012

SAFETY AND OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTERS

Study: Accredited outpatient facility matches hospital safety


A study of more than 400 reduction mammaplasty procedures at an accredited outpatient facility found safety and efficacy were similar to results from procedures performed in hospitals. It is still important to make sure plastic surgery providers are board-certified, and at least two states have cracked down after injuries caused by practitioners who lacked certification. HealthLeaders Media (5/10)