September 2024
Can a boob job kill you? The untold trauma of thousands of women suffering from ‘Breast Implant Illness’, leaving them in agony for years… yet some doctors refuse to accept it is real
“Dr Glasberg says there is a ‘host of reasons’ behind the rise. ‘[Yet] the biggest is that women are worried about breast implant-related tumors and concerned over breast implant illness.'”
– September 9, 2024
July 2024
Americans seeking hair transplants flock to Turkey as medical tourism booms
“It’s difficult to know exactly how many Americans travel abroad for cosmetic procedures since many aren’t going to accredited facilities, Scot Glasberg, president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation — the research arm of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons — told Axios.”
– July 17, 2024
June 2024
Gen Z’s Most Popular Plastic Surgeries Revealed in New Report
“Gen Z shows more of a trend toward having plastic surgery than other generations because it is more accepting of aesthetic procedures,” Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) research branch, the Plastic Surgery Foundation, told Newsweek…”
– June 25, 2024
Breast Surgery Collaborative Community issues consensus statement on breast implant capsulectomy definitions and management
“It’s unfortunate, but there are surgeons who will capitalize on a patient’s trust or fear to urge them toward the more costly and riskier procedure,” says The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) President Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, who is a co-founder of the BSCC. “In actuality, the en bloc is only necessary in very specific cases, and it can leave patients with significant breast deformities and be prone to complications. Ultimately, it should be the science and clinical data that dictates clinical care and guidelines…”
– June 13, 2024
May 2024
Gender medicine in the US: how the Cass review failed to land
“Scot Glasberg, past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, now president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, told The BMJ that the organisation will issue “trustworthy, high quality” guidelines, but “like Dr Cass, we’ve found that the literature is of low quality and low value to dictate surgical care . . . We are trying to be very measured and not get into the difficulty that some of the other organisations have gotten into.” The American Academy of Family Physicians sought to develop a clinical practice guideline in 2020 but hasn’t yet produced one.8 The organisation declined to comment…”
– May 23, 2024
Home procedures after one woman died, another injured by liposuctions in Somerville
“Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, shared his concerns about at-home cosmetic procedures.
“I think that alarm bells should go off when you hear that someone is asking you to come to their home and have a procedure done,” Glasberg said. “That is so far from the norm that it should really raise a red flag.”
Glasberg said people should go to board-certified doctors for these procedures.
“You want to go to an accredited facility because patient safety is not just dependent on the person that’s going to operate on you, it’s also dependent upon the facility in which you’re going to undergo that procedure,” he said.”
– May 13, 2024
April 2024
Fake Botox Is Sickening Patients Across the U.S.
“The issue is twofold, says Scot Bradley Glasberg, President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation— low cost products produced in the counterfeit market lack regulation and oversight, and often end up in the hands of individuals who are not properly trained to administer it. “This is not isolated to a product like Botox,” Glasberg tells TIME… ”
– April 22, 2024
Health Officials Investigating Illnesses From Possible Counterfeit Botox
Dr. Scot Glasberg, president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, urged people seeking out Botox to see licensed professionals in medical settings.
“Do your homework,” he said. “Although Botox seems like a very easy procedure, clearly, as demonstrated, there are risks to it. That’s why you want to know who you’re going to.”
– April 12, 2024
February 2024
These women say they suffered from Breast Implant Illness, a condition the medical community doesn’t recognize
Dr. Scot Glasberg is the president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, the research arm of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
“There’s no disease entity known as Breast Implant Illness,” Glasberg said.
– February 25, 2024
October 2023
The Plastic Surgery Foundation Appoints Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, FACS, New President
Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, FACS, has been named president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), an organization that supports the research and international activities of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
– October 29, 2023
September 2023
Barbie Botox is going viral in the US, but doctors are urging caution
“They don’t treat wrinkles or sagging skin. They want a narrower, slimmer, more contoured neck,” said Scot Glasberg, president-elect of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, which practices in New York.
– September 3, 2023
‘Barbie Botox’ goes viral but doctors inject caution
“They’re not treating wrinkles or lax skin. They want less girth to their neck, a slimmer, more contoured neck,” said Scot Glasberg, president-elect of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, who practices in New York.”
– September 1, 2023
Obsession With Margot Robbie’s Body Is Putting Women’s Life in Danger, Doctor Warns Against Viral ‘Barbie Botox’
Adding to the discussion, Scot Glasberg, the president-elect of the Plastic Surgery Foundation added his view on the matter and how the trend immediately changed from wrinkles to slimmer necks!
– September 1, 2023
March 2023
The Plastic Surgery Foundation Expands Profile Registry Data Collection to Include Cases of BIA-SCC
“…The expansion of PROFILE is vital to improving patient safety and was initiated in direct response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) September 2022 safety communication informing the public of reports of cancers, including SCC and various lymphomas, in the capsule that may form around breast implants,” says The PSF President-Elect Scot Glasberg, MD…..”
– March 22, 2023
Delays in reporting led FDA to late cancer warning on breast implants, advocates say“
…Dr. Scot Glasberg, president-elect of the Plastic Surgery Foundation, said he knew of 16 squamous cell carcinoma cases from literature, and another 23 from de-identified data. “While it’s a rare tumor, the concern is that it’s fairly aggressive,” Glasberg said……”
– March 22, 2023
November 2022
Breast Implant Illness: Can Implants Cause Chronic Disease?
“…Scot Glasberg, M.D., a plastic surgeon who does both breast reconstruction and elective breast surgeries in his private practice in New York City, and who is the former president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, explains that BII is not a medical term but was coined by the patient population….”
– November 2, 2022
February 2022
Connecticut woman’s body found outside Bronx cemetery with ‘multiple injection shots’ in her buttocks
“…News 12 spoke with a certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Scot Glasberg, and he said he believes the injections were done illegally. He added that there have been reports of these procedures being done in secret and that…”
– February 15, 2022
Botched butt injection eyed as possible cause of CT woman’s NYC death
“… “There is no substitute for seeing a surgeon, a board certified plastic surgeon, who is trained in these procedures and is able to deal with the complications should they unfortunately happen,” said Dr. Scot Glasberg…”
– February 15, 2022
After being criticized for years for not taking more aggressive action, the Food and Drug Administration recommended a boxed warning — its most serious caution — for breast implants.
‘… “What the FDA is proposing “is very close to what we gave them,” Glasberg said, adding that other groups also made suggestions to the agency.’
– October 16, 2019
September 2019
How Safe Are Breast Implants, Really?
‘… Scot Glasberg, a plastic surgeon in New York City who is a past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (and who also works as a consultant for Allergan), says that when a woman comes to his office for a consultation, he tells her that there’s a 1% risk per year of rupture, which may increase after 10 years.’
– September 3, 2019
April 2019
Leaking Breast Implants Leave Women Fighting Infections, Insurers
“… “The insurers use the fact that there’s no true medical definition for breast implant illness as an opportunity to try not to pay for it,” said Scot Glasberg, a former president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
– April 8, 2019
August 2018
The FDA Is Finally Cracking Down on ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’
“… “Without long term studies, it’s hard to know what the risks will be,” Scot Glasberg, a past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, told The Daily Beast.”
– August 2, 2018
February 2017
Numb After Breast Reconstruction
“… there is continued research to be done to improve our techniques as plastic surgeons to try to make women whole again after mastectomy. Our goal is to always fully inform women of the limitations and risks of reconstruction.”
– February 6, 2017
August 2016
Woman’s Butt Twerks By Itself
“… ‘effect on what patients want, what they are coming in and asking for,’ Scot Glasberg, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, reveals.”
– August 31, 2016
July 2016
The tiny little body part people want plastic surgery on
“Dr. Scot Glasberg, a plastic surgeon in private practice in New York City and past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, said an outie… ”
– July 7, 2016
February 2016
More Men Than Ever Are Now Getting Breast Reductions: Here’s Why
“While it may be surprising to the rest of us that more men are getting cosmetic procedures done, it’s not that surprising to Scot Glasberg… ”
– Feb. 27, 2016
Therapy for neglected hands
“Fat injections must be included in hand rejuvenation discussions, as this is being used more and more… ”
– Feb. 23, 2016
5 Instant-Gratification Beauty Treatments
“ASPS President Scot Glasberg, MD, says there’s a direct correlation between the medical strides being made and the demand for aesthetic… ”
– Feb. 17, 2016
Fillers last longer with Botox
“Aesthetic physicians have been known to use HA fillers in combination with Botox (Allergan) to temporarily reduce muscle activity and prolong filler life… ”
– Feb. 02, 2016
January 2016
More than 140 women say the same Jacksonville plastic surgeon botched procedures
“Scot Glasberg, a Manhattan plastic surgeon and immediate past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, wouldn’t comment specifically… ”
– Jan. 10, 2016
More than 140 women say the same Jacksonville plastic surgeon botched procedures
“Two weeks after The Florida Times-Union reported on lawsuits filed against a well-known plastic surgeon accusing him of enlarging their breasts more than they wanted, 10 women shared nearly identical experiences… ”
– Jan. 9, 2016
December 2015
Giving the gift of plastic surgery this year?
“The stigma associated with plastic surgery has greatly diminished over time… ”
– Dec. 17, 2015
November 2015
Medical Breakthrough: Reversing Aging Without Injections or Surgery
“Dr. Glasberg sees a trend toward minimally invasive procedures but feels some of these treatments may border on too little for some patients… ”
– Nov. 14, 2015
Weight loss surgery brings on ripple effects
“There has been enormous media attention on obesity in recent years, and the classification of obesity as a disease… ”
– Nov. 06, 2015
October 2015
PREMIER PLASTIC SURGERY SCIENTIFIC EVENT OPENS IN BOSTON
“Our presenters are the most respected and elite surgeons and educators from around the world… ”
– Oct. 17, 2015
Sientra Breast Implants Stuck in Limbo After Supplier’s Setbacks
“This is not a real issue of patient safety but more an issue of manufacturing, and it looks like it should be correctable easily… ”
– Oct. 16, 2015
TOWN CRIER – COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS!
“The world’s leading experts in transgender surgery to gather in Boston… ”
– Oct. 15, 2015
World’s Leading Experts In Transgender Surgery Gather In Boston For Plastic Surgery: The Meeting
“Gender confirmation surgery is an evolving area in plastic surgery. To date, most practicing plastic surgeons are unfamiliar with gender dysphoria and the role of surgery… ”
– Oct. 09, 2015
Liposuction, stem cell studies top aesthetics reads for September
“We [the ASPS] are interested in protection — of patients, of the reputation of our specialty and of an essential component of our mission — advancing the highest standards of training, ethics and physician practice… ”
– Oct. 07, 2015
Hot Topics In Plastic Surgery – What’s The Newest Of The New? Find Out At Plastic Surgery: The Meeting 2015 Leading Experts Discuss Most Important Innovations in Plastic Surgery
“ASPS has carefully considered the newest developments in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has identified the leading experts in each innovation… ”
– Oct. 06, 2015
September 2015
With Liposuction, Weight Should Guide Fat Removal
“Glasberg said the ‘reality is liposuction is incredibly safe’… ”
– Sept. 25, 2015
The President’s Gatekeeper: Alexandra Guzman Keeps ASPS President Scot Glasberg, MD, On Track
“For the past 5 years, Guzman has been charged with keeping Glasberg’s schedule and keeping him on schedule… ”
– Sep. 23, 2015
ASPS president responds to “Medical Turf Wars” article from the International Business Times
“We [the ASPS] are interested in protection — of patients, of the reputation of our specialty and of an essential component of our mission… ”
– Sep. 18, 2015
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon Dr Scot Glasberg on CBS Early Show
– Sep. 09, 2015
Thousands Of Leading Plastic Surgeons Prepare To Attend Premier Scientific Event
“… ‘simply no other venue which offers such a wide range of topics,’ Scot B. Glasberg, MD, President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, said.”
– Sep. 08, 2015
Breast reduction surgery in US teenage boys on the rise
“Dr Scot Glasberg, a New York City plastic surgeon who treats teenagers with the condition told Fusion.Net that most people with gynaecomastia have… ”
– Sep. 06 2015
Breast reductions among male teens are booming
“While you might think this trend is correlated to rising youth obesity rates, Dr. Scot Glasberg, a New York City plastic surgeon who treats the condition… ”
– Sep. 04, 2015
August 2015
Getting Rid of Stubborn Post-Pregnancy Belly Fat
– Aug. 27, 2015
Teens Are Getting Back-to-School Plastic Surgery
“Plastic surgery is increasingly popular among teens, and most go under the knife during the summer, according to experts… ”
– Aug. 25, 2015
Ask Well: Fighting Bags Under the Eyes
“The important thing for most people is to take good care of the skin to help keep it taut and minimize the bags that can come with aging… ”
– Aug. 21, 2015
Inside ‘Modern Family’ Star’s Decision to Get Plastic Surgery to Improve ‘Life and Health’
“Large breasts change the body’s center of gravity, causing back, neck, and shoulder pain… ”
– Aug. 13, 2015
I-Team: Burgeoning ‘Medical Tourism’ Industry Puts Women at Grave Risk
“While you might be in a nice place that feels nice from the standpoint of the sun and things like that, you really don’t know what you’re getting… ”
– Aug 06, 2015
I’m Not Mad. That’s Just My RBF.
“The mouth tends to denote a lot of expression… ”
– Aug. 01, 2015
