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Patrick Hudson MD FACS 505-242-0070
doctor@phudson.com
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Regional Spokesman, ASPS

Media Relations, American Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS)
(847) 228-9900
media@plasticsurgery.org

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Monday, September 10, 2007 - COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES ON ETHNIC PATIENTS UP BY 50%

More than 1.3 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are performed each year on ethnic patients, up by almost a half since 2000. In the United States, about 1 in 7 of all cosmetic plastic surgery patients are Asian, Black, or Hispanic. New Mexico’s ethnically diverse population is increasingly taking advantage of cosmetic plastic surgery

As plastic surgery becomes more mainstream, ethnic patients are becoming increasingly aware of what options are available to people with their skin types and facial features.

Ethnic patients who have plastic surgery have similar motivations and goals as other patients.

The majority of patients want to maintain their ethnic identity. They do not want to lose important facial features that exhibit racial character.

Applying a European or other “standard of beauty” to ethnic patients may produce inconsistent results that are not harmonious with other facial features.

Not every plastic surgery procedure of interest involves ethnically sensitive areas like the eyes or nose. Some of the most commonly requested procedures by ethnic patients are liposuction, breast reduction, and Botox®, as well as, other injectable wrinkle fighters.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises 90 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Patrick Hudson MD.PA, FACS, is regional spokesperson for ASPS. He was trained in London, England. He is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has practiced in Albuquerque for over 20 years. He is the only surgeon in Albuquerque voted "Albuquerque's Best Plastic Surgeon."