South Korea has an international reputation as a plastic surgery hot spot, particularly in the Gangnam district, where plastic surgery clinics line the streets. Now these establishments are catering to Chinese clientele, featuring signs in Chinese and Chinese translators inside the clinics. The South Korean government is spending $4 million a year to promote plastic surgery […] Read more

Thirty-nine year old Amy Klein is one of thousands of New York women who resisted the urge for plastic surgery despite her dark under-eye bags and less than perfect skin. Her commitment to remaining au natural held steady for years, until a friend’s L.A.-based surgeon cousin offered a free stem cell facelift he wanted to […] Read more

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) estimates that nearly one in five Americans will have had a cosmetic procedure done by 2015. Nearly 55 million face and body enhancements will be done in the coming year, they predict. Plastic surgery has never been more popular. Top New York plastic surgery trends for 2015 were […] Read more

Have you ever thought about planning cosmetic procedures according to the season? It’s actually pretty common, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December to January is a very popular time for a little nip and tuck, due to holiday vacation time and the added benefit of winter clothing that can help conceal […] Read more

According to new findings presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), plastic surgery is just a safe for older patients as it is for their younger counterparts. The study found that age has no discernible impact on plastic surgery safety, with older men and women experiencing the same […] Read more

Reports of a British woman who died during surgery in Thailand has raised concerns about the dangers associated with plastic surgery tourism once again. Although more patients are flocking to other areas of the globe where procedures might be cheaper, they often undertake risks that are much greater than those associated with the same procedure in […] Read more

Let’s face it: No one wants to be seen as “creeping close to retirement” or “out of gas” at work. Plastic surgeons are seeing a wave of corporate executives in their forties and fifties looking to have youth-enhancing cosmetic procedures done. Some men want to compete with the younger guys flooding in and hold onto […] Read more

If you thought a facelift couldn’t change your life, consider the story of Jane Pesch. This British woman has spent thousands on plastic surgery to turn back the clock on her appearance – and attract younger men. At the age of 73, Pesch is now on the hunt for younger men through an online dating […] Read more

Every year, thousands of men and women turn to New York’s best plastic surgeons to help improve their self-esteem, confidence and overall appearance. Whether seeking liposuction, breast augmentation or one of many innovative facial rejuvenating treatments, these patients entrust their doctors with intimate details and graphic before and after photos, which should be kept private […] Read more

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently announced that it has partnered with television network ITN and ABC’s Lincoln Square Productions to create a news show centered on plastic surgery. The objective of the television show is to highlight issues impacting the plastic surgery industry. Topics will include new ways to promote patient safety, partnerships with […] Read more