Fat transfer, a popular procedure for facial enhancement, has now been shown to be effective in hand rejuvenation as well. Texas researchers have found that the right techniques in autologous fat transfer lead to excellent, long-lasting results in patients looking to turn back the clock on their hands. In a special report published in the […] Read more

Many accomplished plastic surgeons consider nose jobs, also known as rhinoplasty, to be the most sophisticated surgery of all facial procedures. In capable hands, rhinoplasty can improve a patient’s confidence immensely, by sculpting the bridge, tip or nostrils so they are more proportionate with the rest of the face. Some men and women may be […] Read more

Cosmetic surgery was a growing market between 2000 and 2012, particularly in the area of minimally-invasive procedures. Recent studies have shown these procedures to be very safe with few complications or side effects reported. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has reported on the results of a 12-year study that showed the number of cosmetic […] Read more

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

Reports of a British woman who died during surgery in Thailand has raised concerns about the dangers associated with plastic surgery tourism once again. Although more patients are flocking to other areas of the globe where procedures might be cheaper, they often undertake risks that are much greater than those associated with the same procedure in […] Read more

Over the past decade teenagers have increasingly turned to cosmetic surgery to help address physical deformities or enhance/reshape a particular body part. Bombarded with images of unnaturally toned and aesthetically perfect actors and models, it’s no wonder a growing number of teenagers are going under the knife. Social pressure to fit in, intense peer bullying […] Read more

Debbie Harry has made no secret of her previous plastic surgery procedures, but that did not stop her from banning close-up shots at her latest gig at Glastonbury. The Blondie bombshell prohibited photographers from parking in the pits during her performance before wowing crowds with her renditions of Blondie classics like “Call Me” and “Heart […] Read more

Patients that undergo bariatric surgery to achieve significant weight loss are often hesitant to take the next step in body contouring surgery in New York and other areas, a new study finds. Perceived costs of the surgery is the primary barrier keeping many patients from seeking any type of lift procedure. However, the study also […] Read more

High heel shoes are an almost unhealthy obsession for some. For others, it’s a necessary fashion for work and social functions. We all know these shoes can inflict serious pain and even long-term damage upon our feet, but we wear them anyway. Problems like bunions, hammer toes, corns, calluses, fallen arches and swelling can take […] Read more

Google Glass may still be in the testing phase, but that isn’t stopping some cosmetic surgeons from exploring how the new technology could enhance the patient’s experience in the operating room. The glass has been used by just a handful of surgeons worldwide thus far, including a cosmetic doctor in Chicago who recently performed the […] Read more