As plastic surgery in New York City and throughout the country continues to grow in popularity, some residents of the Big Apple have started focusing on new areas of the body for cosmetic enhancement. While the procedures may seem strange on the surface, patients are achieving satisfying results in these areas and are prompting others to […] Read more

Breast implants are so commonplace that many people do not even bat an eyelash at having the procedure done. Plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Loeb has performed thousands of such surgeries, but he’s never quite seen anything like Sara and Emma Koponen, 25-year-old identical twins who have recently made headlines for spending more than $24,000 on […] Read more

TV personality and cast member of the popular Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop New York, K. Michelle unabashedly opened up her recent plastic surgery. The reality star claims she’s not ashamed of going under the knife, and wants impressionable young fans to realize that no one’s born perfect. K. Michelle’s candor about […] Read more

Male Sci-Fi fans everywhere were undoubtedly amped by Jasmine Tridevil’s unusual breast enhancement procedure. The young Florida native, whose real name is Alisha Hessler, posted a series of photos and videos showing a rather unusual site on her otherwise normal frame – a third breast. The twenty-something has been making the rounds with a camera […] Read more

Researchers set out to answer a question that is as old as breast augmentation itself: What is the perfect breast shape? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly everyone agrees – it’s a breast with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45:55.” This number is expected to become “the basis for […] Read more

Approximately 90,000 breast lift procedures are performed annually in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The purpose of the surgery is to provide a perkier breast position with a more youthful body contour overall. However, a recent study found that breast lift surgery may decrease breast volume by as much as […] Read more

Since 2012, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has supported the Choosing Wisely Campaign — a program that encourages healthy doctor-patient discussions on the perceived advantages of common procedures and diagnostic tests.  Earlier this month, the ASPS released a list of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” to help facilitate these conversations and […] Read more

New research from the Miami Breast Center holds promise for patients seeking breast augmentation or reconstruction with their own fat cells. Traditionally, fat cell transfers from one’s own body were limited due to space constraints. But with a new pre-expansion device tested by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Roger K. Khouri and his colleagues, this amount may […] Read more

NYC cosmetic surgery options continue to attract both men and women, according to recent numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). During this year alone, 15.1 million procedures were performed, which marks the fourth consecutive year of growth for the industry. FDA approval for new devices and products, as well as effective new […] Read more

New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that popularity in breast lifts is rising. Between 2022 and 2019, breast lift procedures have increased by 30 percent, outpacing implants by 2-to-1. Although enhancement with silicon or saline implants continue to be the most performed breast surgery in the United States, a New […] Read more