From hot spot fillers to overnight zit killers, the stars need every tool in a skin doctor’s arsenal to stay on the right side of public perception. For people whose very existence depends on their looks, they know the camera is unforgiving. Every zit, bump, wrinkle, or ripple is gleefully plastered across Instagram, Twitter, and […] Read more

Sue MarDock is a 57-year-old mother of eight and grandmother of three. In many ways, she is just like anyone else. She took pride in how she looked, but wanted to look a little better and a little younger. So when her Dallas dermatologist pitched Fractora as a “relatively routine, simple procedure,” she thought, “Why […] Read more

Botox, when injected in moderate amounts, can take years off your appearance in a matter of days. It’s been one of an arsenal of anti aging beauty tricks used by leading Hollywood starlets, who swear by its smoothing effects. One of the greatest aspects of this non-invasive treatment is that the results are subtle enough […] Read more

Making the commitment to undergo plastic surgery can be a daunting decision for many potential patients. Not only is plastic surgery a significant financial investment, but it is not uncommon for those considering a procedure to feel anxious at the thought of invasive surgery. Thankfully, a new app offers automatic enhancements of “selfie” pictures, perfect […] Read more

Both CNN and the Huffington Post ran a story on the dangers of DIY plastic surgery, and the potentially life-threatening consequences of cheap cosmetic procedures and fake beauty products. Forty-seven-year old Apryl Brown learned the hard way after attempting to amplify her self-described flat butt with silicone injections offered at cut-rate prices in the home […] Read more

Plastic surgery in Silicon Valley is becoming big business, thanks to an ageism trend in the tech industry. Tech professionals that are finding themselves unable to compete in an increasingly youthful market are turning to anti-aging procedures to present a more vibrant image. Although age discrimination of any kind is illegal in the United States, aging […] 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

The latest beauty trend is facial rejuvenation in New York, according to a recent article in the NY Times. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons found that the number of minimally-invasive cosmetic treatments increased more than 10 percent from 2011-2012, compared with just 3 percent for plastic surgery. Minimally invasive skin rejuvenation in New […] Read more

We’re all taught not to judge a book by its cover, but in reality humans are hardwired to appreciate physical beauty – so says prominent Australian plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Mendelson. His latest book entitled “In Your Face” is based on academic research and his own discoveries about the benefits of plastic surgery for both […] Read more