Many plastic surgery patients of non-Caucasian heritage are concerned with maintaining their ethnic identity after a nose job. In the past, surgeons tended to perform rhinoplasty with the image of the typical Caucasian nose in mind. This may work for some people, but ideally, any plastic surgery should be individually tailored to each patient. That’s […] Read more
Breast augmentation surgery is a popular choice among patients, but breast reduction surgery can have even more of a positive impact on a person’s life. Women with excessively large breasts often suffer from upper back pain and poor posture. It can be difficult or even painful to exercise, and it’s socially awkward when other people’s […] Read more
Americans are eager for affordable, minimally invasive anti-aging treatments that can turn back the clock without downtime. So when the Thread Lift debuted as a face-lift alternative, “Good Morning America” called it “one of the hottest new beauty fixes,” and Oprah Winfrey promoted the “one-hour lunch-break lift.” Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Blog called it “the future […] Read more
Surgical correction of a deviated septum is referred to as “septoplasty,” while cosmetic enhancement of the nose is called “rhinoplasty.” In recent years, the lines separating the two procedures have blurred, as it has been discovered that many people with crooked noses require internal repositioning of the septum as well. But how do you know […] Read more
Last month, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) issued the results of their 2016 Global Aesthetic Survey – an extensive poll that is taken annually to track trends in plastic surgery. According to the report, cosmetic surgery is on the rise across the globe, with a 9 percent increase in both surgical and […] Read more
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. With some advanced planning and a few pampering days at the plastic surgery office, every bride can achieve that radiant glow of self-confidence—not to mention a photo album stuffed full of picture perfect shots. If your special day is approaching, don’t wait any longer […] Read more
Since 2002, Botox injections have been helping people across the globe eliminate crow’s feet, frown lines and other signs of aging. One of the earliest proponents of Botox, Sharon Osborne, called it “one of the best things that’s ever been created for cosmetics,” and had her treatment done on live camera in 2003. Joan Rivers devoted […] Read more
According to new research, adolescents who are bullied and bully others have an increased desire for rhinoplasty and other plastic surgery procedures. The study, published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, sheds light on how poor psychological functioning, which is commonly associated with both victims and perpetrators of bullying, may be the […] Read more
Strappy dresses, short shorts and bikinis… oh my! Winter may be going out like a lion, but spring has nearly sprung. Swimsuit season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about getting your body swimsuit ready. Are you dreading the mere notion of a skimpy bathing suit? If you want […] Read more
Even when adhering to the cleanest of diets and rigorous strength-training regimens, it’s virtually impossible to avoid the effects of Father Time – and our skin is one of the first places to show signs of aging. As we get older, collagen production slows down considerably, leading to increased skin laxity – or loose, sagging […] Read more
