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

Victims of plastic surgery tourism horror stories have recounted their woes of botched treatments and life-threatening complications following procedures in third world countries, where breast augmentation, nose jobs and weight loss surgery are offered at discount rates. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning patients to avoid cosmetic surgery abroad […] Read more

After having been named 2013’s word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary, the significant impact of the “selfie” on current culture cannot be denied. The seemingly innocuous snapshots so many of us have taken and instantaneously shared via social media platforms have become commonplace among all age groups and demographics. However, a recent […] Read more

Choosing the right plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions a person can make. A new study published in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, found that a surgeon’s experience and personal recommendations remain the most influential factors in selecting the best […] Read more

Marilyn Monroe is widely regarded as the quintessential American sex symbol. Yet, a few items heading to auction next month have made plastic surgery news as they reveal that the beloved starlet visited Hollywood cosmetic surgeon Michael Gurdin to have work done. It is expected that the six X-rays and file of doctor’s notes from 1950 […] Read more

Remember when plastic surgery trends were sparked by A-listers who flaunted enviable body parts? A time when women asked for Angelina Jolie’s pouty lips, J. Lo’s rounded derriere, or Michelle Obama’s buff arms. According to a recent poll by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPS), men and women are inspired to […] Read more