Liposuction is one of the more common procedures done in cosmetic surgeon offices in NYC and across the country. Every year, more than 400,000 of these procedures are done in the United States. While it is no substitution for diet and exercise, liposuction has helped many Americans achieve a more desirable look by suctioning away unwanted […] Read more

Different types of plastic surgery procedures parallel different kinds of economic indicators, according to research published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If the stock market is doing particularly well, people tend to elect to have more expensive procedures like breast augmentations or […] Read more

High heel shoes are an almost unhealthy obsession for some. For others, it’s a necessary fashion for work and social functions. We all know these shoes can inflict serious pain and even long-term damage upon our feet, but we wear them anyway. Problems like bunions, hammer toes, corns, calluses, fallen arches and swelling can take […] Read more

Choosing the right plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions a person can make. A new study published in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, found that a surgeon’s experience and personal recommendations remain the most influential factors in selecting the best […] Read more

Thanks to the popular Psy song “Gangnam Style,” most people are aware of South Korea’s “Beauty Belt,” where cosmetic surgery clinics line the streets. Earlier this year, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported that the South Koreans were the most cosmetically-enhanced people (per capita) in the world. Wide eyes, small noses, v-shaped chins, […] Read more

Liposuction remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), who say that more than 202,000 liposuctions are performed each year. Given the refinement of techniques and improvements in safety in recent years, patient outcomes are at record highs. Yet, there are patient-controlled factors that can ensure […] Read more

Do you need a surgeon to perform labiaplasty in NYC? There has been a five-fold increase in labiaplasty surgeries over the past decade, according to a new report by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG). There were an estimated 2,000 vaginal reconstructive surgeries in 2010. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons says […] Read more

Twins are a gold mine for researchers, since they can show the effects of nurture versus nature. This year, plastic surgeons took a look at twins to study the effects of smoking on facial aging. As little as five years of smoking can make a difference in a person’s facial structure, according to the study, […] Read more

Lisa Kudrow, best known as “Phoebe” on the hit TV series Friends, recently opened up about her early experience with plastic surgery. She told TV Guide reporters that getting a nose job when she was just 16 years old was one of the best decisions she ever made. Before you get a nose job in NYC, […] Read more

Marilyn Monroe is widely regarded as the quintessential American sex symbol. Yet, a few items heading to auction next month have made plastic surgery news as they reveal that the beloved starlet visited Hollywood cosmetic surgeon Michael Gurdin to have work done. It is expected that the six X-rays and file of doctor’s notes from 1950 […] Read more