The hottest trend for teens on summer break is back to school plastic surgery. Returning to the classroom with enhanced breasts, fuller lips or a new nose is completely normal in a society that accepts – if not encourages – cosmetic surgery. Experts say that summer vacation is the most popular time for teen plastic […] Read more

Have you ever wondered about lunch hour plastic surgery? Do injectables really do what they promise? Facial rejuvenation procedures have evolved dramatically over the past ten years, allowing women and men to take years off their looks in less than 45 minutes. These days non-surgical cosmetic procedures are both affordable and accessible – and they […] Read more

In two separate incidents, an Australian woman and a U.S. woman have died weeks apart after undergoing plastic surgery on so-called medical tourism visits to Central American countries. The Australian woman, Evita Sarmonikas, 29, died two days after her procedure to remove butt implants at a Mexicali, Mexico plastic surgery clinic. The American, 23 years […] Read more

Before undergoing a tummy tuck, patients typically have a number of questions for Dr. Loeb about the procedure, covering everything from c-sections to tattoos, to risks and recovery time. If you are considering surgery to sculpt and flatten the abdominal region, check out some of the most frequently asked questions about the procedure. Who is a good […] Read more

Did you ever see someone’s social media “selfie” and think, “That looks nothing like the person in real life!”? The practice of taking photos at certain angles to make a person look better is nothing new, but the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says there has been a significant increase in “social-media […] Read more

Cosmetic surgery was a growing market between 2000 and 2012, particularly in the area of minimally-invasive procedures. Recent studies have shown these procedures to be very safe with few complications or side effects reported. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has reported on the results of a 12-year study that showed the number of cosmetic […] Read more

As plastic surgery in New York City and throughout the country continues to grow in popularity, some residents of the Big Apple have started focusing on new areas of the body for cosmetic enhancement. While the procedures may seem strange on the surface, patients are achieving satisfying results in these areas and are prompting others to […] Read more

Breast implants are so commonplace that many people do not even bat an eyelash at having the procedure done. Plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Loeb has performed thousands of such surgeries, but he’s never quite seen anything like Sara and Emma Koponen, 25-year-old identical twins who have recently made headlines for spending more than $24,000 on […] Read more

TV personality and cast member of the popular Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop New York, K. Michelle unabashedly opened up her recent plastic surgery. The reality star claims she’s not ashamed of going under the knife, and wants impressionable young fans to realize that no one’s born perfect. K. Michelle’s candor about […] Read more

Reports of a British woman who died during surgery in Thailand has raised concerns about the dangers associated with plastic surgery tourism once again. Although more patients are flocking to other areas of the globe where procedures might be cheaper, they often undertake risks that are much greater than those associated with the same procedure in […] Read more