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

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

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

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

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

The Sun Sentinel reports on a growing trend among South Floridians: couples plastic surgery. With advances in facial rejuvenation treatments like Botox and dermal fillers, more couples are opting to grow young with their significant other, and loving their results. By having cosmetic surgery with their partner, couples are able to support one another through […] Read more

It’s safe to say most women in America have a few inches they’d like to lose around their midsections. The stomach is one of the most troublesome realms to shed excess fat, no matter how much dieting and exercising a person does. Men and women who are looking to “flatten out” often come into Dr. […] Read more

Since 1997, the number of men electing to have cosmetic surgery has increased 106 percent, according to a spokesman for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Just like women who elect to refresh their appearance and turn back the clock on aging, men want to look as good as they feel, knowing that a […] Read more

No one would take a child to a veterinarian for immunization or ask a dentist to perform a rhinoplasty “while he’s in there removing a tooth.” Yet, that’s precisely what is happening all across the country, unbeknownst to patients, right now. USA Today reports that “a soaring number of doctors who trained in other medical […] Read more