Since 1997, the number of men electing to have cosmetic surgery has increased 106 percent, according to a spokesman for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Just like women who elect to refresh their appearance and turn back the clock on aging, men want to look as good as they feel, knowing that a […] Read more

In the late 1980s, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) issued a strong statement against the use of “fat grafting” in breast operations, in which fat is transferred from other parts of the body and placed in the breast area to either enhance the breasts or reconstruct them after breast cancer. Things have changed […] Read more

No one would take a child to a veterinarian for immunization or ask a dentist to perform a rhinoplasty “while he’s in there removing a tooth.” Yet, that’s precisely what is happening all across the country, unbeknownst to patients, right now. USA Today reports that “a soaring number of doctors who trained in other medical […] Read more

Many requests for plastic surgery in Manhattan revolve around a desire to achieve a leaner, trimmer waistline. Belly fat is a very real development for many in the middle years of life, and can be challenging to eliminate once it makes an appearance. There are many possible causes of belly fat and nearly as many […] Read more

Some men may not want to admit it, but they care about how they look. In fact, the American Society for Plastic Surgeons says that in 2020 13 percent of all cosmetic procedures were on men. That means liposuction, tummy tucks for men, botox, male breast reduction and other surgical methods to achieve a trimmer, […] Read more

A new documentary entitled “Sexy Baby” explores sex, sexuality and sexiness in the cyber age. It also examines the way girls and women feel about themselves, their bodies and their sexual identities. In part, the film questions how pornography has changed the sexual landscape, and how it has affected women’s self images. Specifically, the documentary […] Read more

A rising number of women who are having plastic surgery in NYC are scheduling mommy makeovers – a trio of procedures that help restore their pre-pregnancy figures. Many are thrilled with the results of their breast lift, liposuction and tummy tucks, only wishing they’d done it sooner. Why is the mommy makeover the latest trend […] Read more

One of the most common surgical procedures for contouring the mid section, a tummy tuck removes extra fatty tissue and loose skin from the abdominal area to reveal a slimmer waistline and flatter stomach. Prior surgeries, pregnancy, weight fluctuations and genetic predisposition can all contribute to a protruding tummy that doesn’t respond to diet and […] Read more