- ASDSA Responds to CDC Investigation Linking HIV Cases to New Mexico Med Spa
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“The results of the CDC’s investigation emphasize the growing patient safety concerns regarding the lack of regulation and proper oversight of medical spas/procedures. Patients deserve optimal safety in all settings when receiving medical procedures. We recommend that all patients visiting a medical spa ask: Who owns and operates the med spa? Who is performing the medical procedure and do they have the proper education, training and oversight. And is a physician present onsite?” – ASDSA President Seth Matarasso, MD
Read ASDSA’s statement regarding the CDC's report of the first known transmission of HIV through cosmetic injection services via contaminated blood.
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- CDC Links HIV Cases to Vampire Facials at Unlicensed Med Spa
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Recent tragedies highlight the need for increased patient safety. The CDC recently investigated reported cases of HIV from vampire facials at an unlicensed Albuquerque medical spa.
Learn about ASDSA’s efforts to protect patient safety through ASDSA’s Medical Spa Safety Act.
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- New York Times Highlights Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin Patient Risks
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“Just because you walk into a treatment room and someone has a white coat on does not mean that they are a physician,” said Dr. Seth L. Matarasso, a cosmetic dermatologist and the president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
We urge patients when visiting a med spa to ask: Who owns and operates the med spa? Who is performing the medical procedure and do they have the proper education, training and oversight. When in doubt don't get the procedure.
ASDSA works to protect patients who visit med spas through the Medical Spa Safety Coalition. Read the New York Times Article to learn more.
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- Patient Safety Alert: Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin Found in Multiple States
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The CDC advises consulting a physician or going to the emergency room immediately if patients have any symptoms of botulism, including:
- Blurry or double vision
- Drooping eyelids
- Trouble swallowing or breathing
- Muscle weakness
If you experience these symptoms or are a physician who encounters any patients seeking medical care for adverse reactions after receiving botulinum toxin injections, please report them to the Cutaneous Procedures Adverse Events Reporting (CAPER) Registry
- ASDSA to Call on States to Step Up and Protect Patients Following Adverse Incidents
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Patients deserve safety for medical procedures in every setting.
“ASDSA takes the safety of patients very seriously, and we urge states to consider this in regulating medical practice in all settings of care. It is important to make sure all patients receive FDA approved products and not counterfeit or otherwise unsafe treatments. Lack of regulation and enforcement has enabled many to offer medical procedures for cosmetic purposes outside of their training and expertise.” – ASDSA President Seth Matarasso, MD
Read ASDSA’s full press to learn more.
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- ASDSA Responds to LA Times Article "She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery’s ‘Wild West’"
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Patients deserve to make informed decisions about from whom they receive medical treatment. This recent tragic patient death in CA highlights the dangers of physicians claiming treatments, conditions, or procedures outside the scope of their residency or fellowship training.
ASDSA supports patient safety by advocating for transparency in medical advertising and direct-to-patient interactions as it relates to physician board certification, physician specialization and subspecialization, and level of licensure. Read ASDSA’s statement regarding this tragedy.
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- Recent Adverse Events at Med Spas Highlight Need for Patient Safety
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Patients deserve safety for medical procedures in every setting. Recent tragic events at medical spas, including a patient’s death and HIV transmission from ‘vampire’ facials, highlight the need for increased patient safety and direct physician oversight. Learn about ASDSA’s work to protect patients who visit med spas at asds.net/medical-spa-safety-coalition.
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- FDA Warns of Patient Safety Risks of Unapproved Fat Dissolving Injections
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Patients have purchased unsafe fat dissolving injections such as Aqualyx, Lipodissolve, Lipo Lab and Kabelline online, or have had access to them in med spas by unqualified personnel. These injections are not approved by the FDA and have been reported to cause adverse reactions to the skin such as scars, serious infections, skin deformities, cysts and deep, painful knots.
ASDSA recommends that patients consult with a board certified dermatologist if they are considering fat-dissolving treatment. Read the FDA’s warning to learn more.
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- NBC News Highlights Med Spa Safety Risks
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“ASDSA welcomes attention about med spa patient safety reports, which highlight the need for increased oversight and regulations for med spas. We urge patients when visiting a med spa to ask: Who owns and operates the med spa? Who is performing the medical procedure and do they have the proper education, training and oversight. ASDSA recommends that states pass the Medical Spa Safety Act, which includes that a physician be onsite and immediately available should any complications occur.” – ASDSA President Seth Matarasso, MD
See NBC’s story to learn more.
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- Patients Deserve Optimal Safety for Medical Procedures in All Settings of Care
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The ASDSA “Medical Spa Safety Act” calls for onsite physician supervision.
This recent tragic patient death in a TX medical spa highlights the need for increased medical spa safety.
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- New Studies Support Regulating Med Spas to Protect Patients
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New research supports physician involvement in medical spas to protect patient safety.
These findings highlight the importance of public protection measures, such as ASDSA’s “Medical Spa Safety Act” to ensure patient safety and proper oversight of care in medical spas. Read the full press release to learn more! #asdsadvocacy #boardcertifieddermatologists #patientsafety #dermsurgery #MedSpaSafetyAct
- Patient Safety Alert: New HIV Cases linked to Med Spa 'Vampire Facial'
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New Mexico’s Department of Health has linked new HIV cases to ‘vampire facials’ from to Albuquerque med spa.
Patient safety is ASDSA's mission. We urge patients to visit a board certified dermatologist for all medical procedures of the skin and encourage states to pass ASDSA's Medical Spa Safety Act to protect patients who visit med spas. Visit asds.net/model-legislation for more information regarding our Medical Spa Safety Act.
- Patient Safety Alert: Updated Dermal Filler Risks
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"Having filler injected should be considered a medical procedure, not a cosmetic treatment." - FDA Dermal Fillers Webpage
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