California Society of Plastic Surgeons Educational and Research Foundation

13/02/2020

Invitation to join the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)

11/07/2019

July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month! Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some are born with congenital anomalies like cleft lip and palate, others with more complex, life-threatening craniofacial conditions. Some are burned; others are injured in accidents and animal attacks, or diagnosed with various oral/head/neck and skin diseases. For more information, please visit: http://www.ameriface.org/nccapm.html

02/08/2018

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunization isn't just for kids - to stay protected against serious illnesses like flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get vaccinated too! NIAM is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots.

10/07/2018

Camp Cosmos is a day camp taking place Sunday, July 22nd at Camp Cahito in Balboa Park. Camp Cosmos is for children with craniofacial differences and their families. Kids, their parents and siblings are invited to come play, share, learn, make new friends, and have a blast.

Patient registration is nearly full but volunteer applications are still being accepted. Also, Camp Cosmos is in part sponsored by ConnectMed which is a non-profit so if you wish to donate to this wonderful event - contributions are tax deductible. For more information visit https://connectmed.org/camp-cosmos/

San Diego County’s first free therapeutic and recreational day camp for children with craniofacial differences and their families on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Camp CaHiTo in Balboa Park.

02/08/2017

Vaccinations aren't just for kids! August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Infants, kids, teens and adults all need their shots to protect against dangerous and even deadly diseases!

06/07/2017

July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month - spread the word!

04/06/2017

We had a great time at the 2017 CSPS Annual Meeting at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis last weekend.

21/03/2017

Another inspiring story of a child life's being changed with the miracle of reconstructive plastic surgery
https://www.google.com/amp/s/fresnobee.relaymedia.com/amp/news/special-reports/kids-day/article136340813.html

Kyrie Carter of Fresno, born with five thumbs, is among many infants who have had plastic surgery at Valley Children’s Hospital. Hand, facial and skull reconstructions are among the plastic surgeries performed at the Madera County hospital in Central California to help children live more functional…

16/12/2016

A reminder that the deadline for abstract submission for the 2017 CSPS Annual Meeting is Monday, December 19th. It is not to late to submit - Check the CSPS website for more information http://www.californiaplasticsurgeons.org

Offering plastic surgery such as breast augmentation, facelifts, liposuction and tummy tucks, as well as facial and skin rejuvenation.

24/10/2016

Regret the ink you may have gotten done when you were younger? You are not alone and many teenagers & young adults are electing to have laser tattoo removal. If you are a teenager or young adult and want to explore laser tattoo removal - contact CSPSERF! We may be able to help you.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/06/living/too-young-tattoo/

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 11-year-old daughter, Willow, was recently given a tongue-lashing on social media after posting a picture of herself sporting a tongue piercing on Instagram.

24/10/2016

Amazing story about the separation of conjoined twins.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/14/health/conjoined-twins-separation-surgery/index.html

After 27 hours of surgery, twin boys Anias and Jadon McDonald -- born joined at the head 13 months ago -- began a new life apart on Friday.