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

Thanks to the popular Psy song “Gangnam Style,” most people are aware of South Korea’s “Beauty Belt,” where cosmetic surgery clinics line the streets. Earlier this year, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported that the South Koreans were the most cosmetically-enhanced people (per capita) in the world. Wide eyes, small noses, v-shaped chins, […] Read more

Most people know that the popularity of plastic surgery has been on the rise in recent years, thanks to numerous celebrities going public with their experiences. What may be surprising is the number of plastic surgery patients that go in for treatment thanks to the generosity of a loved one. Cosmetic procedures are becoming a […] 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

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

Lisa Kudrow, best known as “Phoebe” on the hit TV series Friends, recently opened up about her early experience with plastic surgery. She told TV Guide reporters that getting a nose job when she was just 16 years old was one of the best decisions she ever made. Before you get a nose job in NYC, […] 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

You could say that Tony Sheldon, a 33-year-old songwriter, is a true ‘Belieber’. His recent $100,000 celebrity-inspired makeover has some of the best plastic surgeons in NYC questioning the L.A.-based songwriter’s judgment. Sheldon, who has an admitted fear of aging, told several news sources he went under the knife not once, but five separate times […] Read more

Marilyn Monroe is widely regarded as the quintessential American sex symbol. Yet, a few items heading to auction next month have made plastic surgery news as they reveal that the beloved starlet visited Hollywood cosmetic surgeon Michael Gurdin to have work done. It is expected that the six X-rays and file of doctor’s notes from 1950 […] Read more

Every year, more than 300,000 American women undergo breast augmentation, which has become a billion-dollar industry. Since the dawn of silicone implants, the number of breast implant surgeries has tripled, according to ABC News. For years, the next generation of high-strength silicone gel implants was only available to women willing to take part in clinical […] Read more