Facial liposuction in targeted areas can create the illusion of prominent cheek bones and a more defined jaw line. Full or plump-looking cheeks can make even the slimmest of people appear overweight, and diet and exercise is usually ineffective on fatty deposits that some are genetically predisposed to. If you are bothered by excess fat […] Read more

Radiant, hydrated skin is one of the first indicators of good health, but it can be hard to stick to a good skin care regimen when the summer sun beckons us outdoors. Prevention is key for avoiding serious sun damage, which can age the skin quickly, creating hyperpigmentation, uneven coloring, large pores, creases and wrinkles. […] Read more

Liposuction and breast implants are still the most requested cosmetic surgery procedures across the nation in 2015, but experts anticipate new trends for plastic surgery in NYC this summer. Remember when ‘Brotox’ (Botox injections for guys) and lip augmentation were all the rage?  Non-invasive facial rejuvenating treatments are still widely popular among both sexes, but […] Read more

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a novel treatment that eliminates double chins without the need for surgery. Kybella is comprised of synthetic deoxycholic acid, which dissolves pockets of submental fat through a series of injections. If you’ve always dreamed of a chiseled jaw line, or have been bothered by a double chin, […] Read more

The Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Lifestyle Lift – a national chain of plastic surgery centers specializing in affordable mini face lifts – is on the brink of bankruptcy and has closed its doors.  Founded in 2001, the company advertised less-invasive face lifts that could be performed under local anesthesia with relatively little downtime. […] Read more

Thirty-nine year old Amy Klein is one of thousands of New York women who resisted the urge for plastic surgery despite her dark under-eye bags and less than perfect skin. Her commitment to remaining au natural held steady for years, until a friend’s L.A.-based surgeon cousin offered a free stem cell facelift he wanted to […] Read more

From hot spot fillers to overnight zit killers, the stars need every tool in a skin doctor’s arsenal to stay on the right side of public perception. For people whose very existence depends on their looks, they know the camera is unforgiving. Every zit, bump, wrinkle, or ripple is gleefully plastered across Instagram, Twitter, and […] Read more

Sue MarDock is a 57-year-old mother of eight and grandmother of three. In many ways, she is just like anyone else. She took pride in how she looked, but wanted to look a little better and a little younger. So when her Dallas dermatologist pitched Fractora as a “relatively routine, simple procedure,” she thought, “Why […] Read more

As more people are spending their days on tablets, phones and laptops, technology appears to be takings its toll on the body, especially the neck. Looking down at screens for extended periods of time can result in horizontal creases around the neck that age the area much earlier than in years past. Dubbed “tech neck,” […] Read more

Many people find celebrities attractive, but some admire the features of certain superstars so much they opt for a plastic surgery celebrity makeover. Most may request the nose or eyes of a movie icon they adore, while others seek a total transformation — from head to toe. While plastic surgeons aren’t asked to perform such […] Read more