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

The latest beauty trend is facial rejuvenation in New York, according to a recent article in the NY Times. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons found that the number of minimally-invasive cosmetic treatments increased more than 10 percent from 2011-2012, compared with just 3 percent for plastic surgery. Minimally invasive skin rejuvenation in New […] Read more

South Korea’s love affair with plastic surgery has made headlines, and one lasting craze that has swept the nation has left some people cringing at its intended effect: an everlasting smile. Known as smile lipt (lip + lift = lipt), the procedure elevates the corners of the mouth slightly, giving patients a happy look, though […] Read more

Americans have increasingly turned to less expensive cosmetic procedures to diminish the signs of aging and restore a fresh and youthful look to the face. Now CNN reports there has been a 20% increase over the past five years in the number of Americans choosing minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox or Juvederm fillers. […] Read more

One of the common misconceptions about Botox injections is that they impair a person’s ability to emote. A new study by researchers at Penn State University found that it is more difficult to discern the emotions of older adults who have not had any work done on their faces. In the study, participants were asked […] Read more

More than a quarter of the patients who visit plastic surgeons are newly divorced women, according to a 2011 study by the Transform Cosmetic Group in Great Britain. Another 11 percent of plastic surgeons’ clientele is comprised of newly single men, the study also reported. Revenge plastic surgery can fall under many different categories, reports CNN. […] Read more

As a result of the natural aging process, it becomes more difficult for the skin to maintain its elasticity and smoothness. Collagen levels decrease, skin becomes drier, and wrinkles start to develop. Restylane and Juvederm are minor cosmetic procedures that help eliminate these signs of aging. The injectable fillers restore volume to the face, reduce […] Read more

For anyone considering facial rejuvenation, a lunchtime makeover is all the rage, with popular cosmetic injections in NYC such as Botox and Juvederm. Advances in New York City skin care treatments equal fantastic results with less downtime for the patient. When choosing which procedure is right for you, it’s not always an either/or decision. Botox […] Read more