Hollywood is all about fantasy: allowing movie-goers to get lost in a world inhabited by otherworldly creatures, talking toys and man-eating dinosaurs. But today’s Hollywood magic has shifted its focus, so to speak. Thanks to amazing advances in CG technology, we can watch aging actors become young before our very eyes, or see the ravages […] Read more

Have you ever wondered about lunch hour plastic surgery? Do injectables really do what they promise? Facial rejuvenation procedures have evolved dramatically over the past ten years, allowing women and men to take years off their looks in less than 45 minutes. These days non-surgical cosmetic procedures are both affordable and accessible – and they […] Read more

Radiant, hydrated skin is one of the first indicators of good health, but it can be hard to stick to a good skin care regimen when the summer sun beckons us outdoors. Prevention is key for avoiding serious sun damage, which can age the skin quickly, creating hyperpigmentation, uneven coloring, large pores, creases and wrinkles. […] Read more

Did you ever see someone’s social media “selfie” and think, “That looks nothing like the person in real life!”? The practice of taking photos at certain angles to make a person look better is nothing new, but the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says there has been a significant increase in “social-media […] Read more

Thirty-nine year old Amy Klein is one of thousands of New York women who resisted the urge for plastic surgery despite her dark under-eye bags and less than perfect skin. Her commitment to remaining au natural held steady for years, until a friend’s L.A.-based surgeon cousin offered a free stem cell facelift he wanted to […] Read more

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

How facial movements and – more specifically, soft tissue strain – affect the appearance of aging is the focus of a new study published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Researchers hope their findings will serve the basis for new types of facial rejuvenation and reconstruction procedures. Dr. Thomas Loeb, one […] 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