For many women, a three-way dressing room mirror provides their first glimpse of the dreaded “bra fat” rolls that tend to creep up when you least expect them. In reality, skin rolls around the bra line can happen at any age, although women with higher body mass indexes (BMI) are more likely to suffer the […] Read more

As father time ticks on and collagen is slowly depleted from your cells, you may notice loose, crepey skin below the jaw line. One day – seemingly out of nowhere — your reflection reveals a grandmother-esque looking neck that can make you look and feel years older than you really are. In most cases, this […] Read more

In the context of plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancements: if it seems too good to be true than it usually is. Experienced plastic surgeons know the benefits and relative limitations of “non-invasive” and “minimally- invasive” treatments compared to their surgical counterparts, which although more aggressive, deliver long-term results. Given the increasing demand for minimally invasive […] Read more

The saying, “The eyes are the windows to the soul” has been attributed to many people, but William Shakespeare arguably said it best in “King Richard III.” Granted, this saying is more of a literary device than a statement based in fact, but it is certainly true that a person’s eyes can speak volumes about […] Read more

Lip puckering abounds in selfies and celebrity shots, and this renewed focus on the importance of being highly photogenic has driven a rising trend in the demand for lip augmentation procedures across the country. While social media is one of the driving forces behind other plastic surgery trends, the increased demand for plumper pouts does not appear to […] Read more

The desire for a bodacious booty has bridged the gender gap. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPS), men accounted for more than 6 percent of buttock enhancing procedures in 2012 — a triple increase since 1997. This plastic surgery trend has taken off in recent years, undoubtedly spurred by celebrity Instagram […] Read more

Back in 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that brachioplasty, which is an upper arm lift, had increased in popularity dramatically. In 2012, over 15,000 patients, 98 percent of whom were female, underwent upper arm procedures. This represented a 4,000 percent increase since 2000, during which a mere 338 patients underwent upper […] Read more

Are you considering having a nip here, a tuck there? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Plastic surgery is even more popular than ever before and many patients are becoming ever more adventurous in the types of procedures they choose. Long gone are the days when cosmetic enhancements were spoken of in hushed tones. Men and women […] Read more

Summer time means strapless dresses, swimsuits and barely there makeup – in other words, this is the one season when you want to look your absolute best. How do busy moms find time for some much needed self-care before bikini season arrives? Minimally invasive cosmetic surgery to the rescue! Minimally invasive procedures are so popular […] Read more

Plastic Surgery Channel writer Dawn Tongish spotlights the growing popularity of plastic surgery and cosmetic “tune-ups” that men are using to climb the corporate ladder.  According to her article, ageism is no longer restricted to Hollywood stars or pop idols. In fact, it’s common knowledge that attractive people are afforded more advantages in today’s society, […] Read more