Increasing numbers of patients are turning to liposuction when diet and exercise have failed. This minimally-invasive procedure quickly removes fat tissue from problem areas, sculpting and slimming the body’s contours. Lipo is ideal for spot-reducing targeted body parts, from the abdomen and flanks to your thighs, back and arms. Whether you’re seeking a post-pregnancy tune […] Read more

Every year, data gleaned from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that plastic surgery in the United States continues to grow in popularity, and 2022 was no exception. According to this year’s report, 1,498,361 cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. – up 19% from 2019. The report includes both minimally-invasive procedures like Botox […] Read more

Hip, thigh, and flank fat removal through liposuction is nothing new. In fact, the roots of liposuction date back to the 1920s, but plastic surgeons have improved their methods over the last two decades to produce even better results. A recent paper published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery discusses the findings from more than 4,000 […] Read more

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

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

A recent study suggests the benefits of body contouring plastic surgery for long-term weight control in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is often the last resort for people who are dangerously obese. Indicated for men and women with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, […] 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’re one of the many women and men thinking about liposuction in NYC to help contour those problem areas, you may want to start thinking outside of the box. Meaty love handles, jiggly bellies and “thunder thighs” are some of the more common body parts targeted in lipo surgery, but did you ever consider […] Read more

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