Victims of plastic surgery tourism horror stories have recounted their woes of botched treatments and life-threatening complications following procedures in third world countries, where breast augmentation, nose jobs and weight loss surgery are offered at discount rates. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning patients to avoid cosmetic surgery abroad […] Read more

A full facelift, post-op medications, plus eight days in a luxe recovery center costs only $6,000 in Costa Rica – just one of many countries reaping financial rewards of the medical tourism boom. In light of rising health care costs and Obamacare frustrations, it’s no wonder more than a million Americans venture abroad for affordable […] Read more

The escalating demand for labiaplasty and vaginal cosmetic surgery has some in the Canadian medical community concerned, as evidenced by a recent National Post article. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) argues that such procedures have yet to establish they can improve a woman’s self esteem or enhance their sexual pleasure. While firm […] Read more

Not so long ago, macho men would have bristled at the thought of plastic surgery – even those minimally invasive treatments like Botox. But as the stigma of cosmetic surgery has dissipated, more and more guys are turning to this revolutionary wrinkle smoother. And just like that, the notion of “Brotox” was born. The American […] Read more

A study published in the February issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that patients who undergo a nose job in NYC may find subtle alterations to the sound of their voice as a result. While the surgery did not impact the overall function of the voice, changes to vocal quality were apparent […] Read more

A plastic surgery app, in which users could suck out excess fat from a cartoon Barbie character, has been pulled off both iTunes and Google Play, due to public outcry via Twitter. Geared toward children as young as nine, the questionable game implored users to help “an unfortunate girl who has so much extra weight […] Read more

Many people find celebrities attractive, but some admire the features of certain superstars so much they opt for a plastic surgery celebrity makeover. Most may request the nose or eyes of a movie icon they adore, while others seek a total transformation — from head to toe. While plastic surgeons aren’t asked to perform such […] Read more

Bullying – both at school and on social media outlets like Facebook – has reached epic proportions, affecting some 3.2 million students every year in the United States.  At an age where appearances mean absolutely everything, teenagers are especially vulnerable to its effects, with some battling depression or refusing to go to class to avoid […] Read more

Your canine friends can soon say goodbye to wrinkly skin, flabby bellies and droopy eyes. A little nip and tuck can do wonders for Fido, and give Garfield that makeover he’s always dreamed of. It’s true – plastic surgery for pets is not only available, it’s becoming one of the biggest trends for America’s most […] Read more

Consensus among the best NYC cosmetic surgeons is that DIY plastic surgery puts patients at risk for devastating results – outcomes that could be avoided completely if candidates sought treatment from licensed and experienced medical professionals. Many “do-it-yourself” treatments have left patients with permanent scars and irreparable damage – like the case of a South […] Read more