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Dr. Stephen Lazarus and his plastic surgical staff of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associates, PA are pleased to announce their Office Based Surgery accreditation renewal from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities,Inc. (AAAASF). The certificate renewal, through 06/05/10, is for having met standards of a Class C ambulatory facility. This is a voluntary program of excellence in which Dr. Lazarus participates to ensure the safest possible experience for his plastic surgery patients.

Over 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2008. That’s according to the annual American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) survey.

The top five surgical procedures were: breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

The top nonsurgical cosmetic procedures included: Botox injections, laser hair removal, hyaluronic injections (e.g. Juvederm, Perlane), and chemical peels.

Dr. Stephen Lazarus, Cynthia St. Germain,RN,BSN (registered nurse injector), and Lori Daniel,LE (laser technician and licensed esthetician) are able to provide all of these popular procedures in one location at our Weisgarber Medical Park office.

Is it safe to have surgery in an office facility?

   In the ASAPS survey, 53% of cosmetic surgeries were performed in an office based surgery facility. Since 1992, over 4,000 procedures have been performed in the accredited and certified Level III office base surgery suite of Dr. Lazarus. The safety record has been perfect - no transfers to a hospital and no fatalities.

Knoxville, Tennessee is fortunate to have a number of highly skilled plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. When considering plastic surgery, prospective patients should visit several plastic surgeons to find one they feel best understands their needs and expectations.