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

How facial movements and – more specifically, soft tissue strain – affect the appearance of aging is the focus of a new study published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Researchers hope their findings will serve the basis for new types of facial rejuvenation and reconstruction procedures. Dr. Thomas Loeb, one […] 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

Supple, glowing skin is a tell-tale mark of health and wellbeing. In our teens and early 20’s, unlined skin is something women often take for granted. By our early 30’s though, the cumulative effects of repeated sun exposure, genetics and general outdoor living can really catch up. Fine wrinkles around the eyes (the dreaded crow’s […] 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

Innovative laser therapy is effective for treating hypertrophic scars, conclude researchers from the People’s Hospital in Shanghai, China. Their study was recently published by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and may boost the current demand for laser skin treatment in NYC, as more patients learn about the unexpected benefits of this novel technology. […] Read more

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