Male Sci-Fi fans everywhere were undoubtedly amped by Jasmine Tridevil’s unusual breast enhancement procedure. The young Florida native, whose real name is Alisha Hessler, posted a series of photos and videos showing a rather unusual site on her otherwise normal frame – a third breast. The twenty-something has been making the rounds with a camera […] Read more

Researchers set out to answer a question that is as old as breast augmentation itself: What is the perfect breast shape? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly everyone agrees – it’s a breast with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45:55.” This number is expected to become “the basis for […] Read more

Making the commitment to undergo plastic surgery can be a daunting decision for many potential patients. Not only is plastic surgery a significant financial investment, but it is not uncommon for those considering a procedure to feel anxious at the thought of invasive surgery. Thankfully, a new app offers automatic enhancements of “selfie” pictures, perfect […] Read more

Since 2012, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has supported the Choosing Wisely Campaign — a program that encourages healthy doctor-patient discussions on the perceived advantages of common procedures and diagnostic tests.  Earlier this month, the ASPS released a list of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” to help facilitate these conversations and […] 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

New research from the Miami Breast Center holds promise for patients seeking breast augmentation or reconstruction with their own fat cells. Traditionally, fat cell transfers from one’s own body were limited due to space constraints. But with a new pre-expansion device tested by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Roger K. Khouri and his colleagues, this amount may […] Read more

Aspiring to look like an icon one finds beautiful or handsome is nothing new, but an alarming number of women and men are taking this to the next level with celebrity lookalike plastic surgery. One woman recently shelled out $25,000 in the hopes of being a Jennifer Lawrence doppelganger. But are such extremes motivated by […] Read more

An innovative breast augmentation procedure has proven to be not only safe but more effective than conventional fat transfer augmentation and enhancement techniques. The technique, called “mega-volume” autologous breast fat transfer takes breast augmentation in NYC to another level altogether. In standard autologous fat transfer, fat cells obtained by liposuction from one part of the […] 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

Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever among both sexes, in the States and abroad. Latin American countries have maintained a long, public love affair with plastic surgery, with a growing number of women turning to breast implants to achieve a shapelier, more feminine look. While everyone’s idea of physical beauty is unique, a recent […] Read more