Top 2010 honors in the Magazine category go to Elizabeth Hayt for her article, Second Chances, which appeared in the October 2009 issue of Elle magazine. The article is about a woman who had to undergo a revision surgery after a rhinoplasty procedure. First place in the Patient Safety category goes to Gretchen Voss of Marie Claire magazine who is recognized for her article, Doctors without Borders, which investigates black market cosmetic procedures and unqualified doctors performing cosmetic surgery.
Gail Deutsch of ABC News 20/20 is the winner in the Television Feature category for the segment which describes the risks of Do-It-Yourself cosmetic procedures. First place in the TV News category goes to Michelle Boudin of News Channel 36 WCNC Charlotte, for her piece Accused Doctor Wasn't Certified in Plastic Surgery which included an interview with the Society’s President-Elect, Felmont Eaves, M.D.
Susan Carpenter, of the Los Angeles Times, takes top honors for her Newspaper article, Finding a Good Plastic Surgeon, which discusses the right ways and places to find a board certified cosmetic surgeon. First place in the Internet category is awarded to Dan Childs, of ABC News Online, for his article, Toxic Butt-Boosting Shots Send Women to Hospital, which tells about the dangers of using unapproved silicone injections.
A panel of plastic surgeons and communications professionals evaluated each entry for accuracy of information, balanced reporting, educational value, interest, originality, and journalistic style. Winners receive a personal certificate of merit and an awards presentation honoring the winners will be presented on the ASAPS website and accessible for download.
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