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

Supple, glowing skin is a tell-tale mark of health and wellbeing. In our teens and early 20’s, unlined skin is something women often take for granted. By our early 30’s though, the cumulative effects of repeated sun exposure, genetics and general outdoor living can really catch up. Fine wrinkles around the eyes (the dreaded crow’s […] Read more

They say that 60 is the new 40, and with recent advancements in cosmetic surgery, an increasing number of seniors are making the most of their Golden Years with the help of skilled plastic surgeons. Baby boomers account for nearly 20 percent of our total population and, according to recent statistics from the American Society […] 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

Innovative laser therapy is effective for treating hypertrophic scars, conclude researchers from the People’s Hospital in Shanghai, China. Their study was recently published by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and may boost the current demand for laser skin treatment in NYC, as more patients learn about the unexpected benefits of this novel technology. […] Read more

Twins are a gold mine for researchers, since they can show the effects of nurture versus nature. This year, plastic surgeons took a look at twins to study the effects of smoking on facial aging. As little as five years of smoking can make a difference in a person’s facial structure, according to the study, […] Read more

Of the 14.6 million cosmetic procedures performed last year, one of the most common was injectable facial fillers. Since the first dermal fillers won FDA approval more than three decades ago, they have soared in popularity as the safety and effectiveness of the procedure has been perfected. Surgeons have developed their understanding of the ageing […] 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

Want something truly fantastic to crow about? The FDA recently approved Botox for the treatment of crow’s feet wrinkles – those pesky, crepey lines that form around our eyes. Now, one of the safest facial rejuvenating procedures has just broadened its “approved” applications, though hundreds of dermatologists and plastic surgeons have been performing this off-label […] Read more