Consensus among the best NYC cosmetic surgeons is that DIY plastic surgery puts patients at risk for devastating results – outcomes that could be avoided completely if candidates sought treatment from licensed and experienced medical professionals. Many “do-it-yourself” treatments have left patients with permanent scars and irreparable damage – like the case of a South […] Read more

Thanks to the popular Psy song “Gangnam Style,” most people are aware of South Korea’s “Beauty Belt,” where cosmetic surgery clinics line the streets. Earlier this year, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported that the South Koreans were the most cosmetically-enhanced people (per capita) in the world. Wide eyes, small noses, v-shaped chins, […] 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

Laser skin resurfacing uses fractional and CO2 lasers to treat damaged skin, and may be recommended for patients who have found little success with more conservative therapies like microdermabrasion. Known as Fraxel, Active FX, SmartXide and others, laser treatments can help reverse the effects of deep, pitted acne scars and damage caused by the sun to […] Read more

Americans have increasingly turned to less expensive cosmetic procedures to diminish the signs of aging and restore a fresh and youthful look to the face. Now CNN reports there has been a 20% increase over the past five years in the number of Americans choosing minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox or Juvederm fillers. […] Read more

Last year, 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed, representing an overall industry growth of five percent. These figures come from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which reviews statistics each year to create a snapshot of the plastic surgery industry. “For the third consecutive year, the overall growth in cosmetic surgery continues […] Read more

Every year, we spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on anti aging products that promise to brighten our complexion, diminish wrinkles and rid our faces of pigment irregularities. Enticed by big claims and hyped-up buzzwords like “organic” and “youth activating,” we fork over our hard-earned cash in an effort to stop the hands of […] Read more

As a result of the natural aging process, it becomes more difficult for the skin to maintain its elasticity and smoothness. Collagen levels decrease, skin becomes drier, and wrinkles start to develop. Restylane and Juvederm are minor cosmetic procedures that help eliminate these signs of aging. The injectable fillers restore volume to the face, reduce […] Read more

In a recent op-ed piece in the New York Times, Daniel S. Hamermesh – economics professor and author of “Beauty Pays” – explores the advantages of being attractive, as well as the downsides to being, well, less attractive. While discrimination based purely on a person’s physical appearance is shallow, the ugly truth remains that good-looking […] Read more

Many people are seeking the rejuvenated and youthful appearance that can be achieved with plastic surgery NYC and other parts of the country, based on the annual report released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In 2012, a total of 14.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed, which accounts for a 5 percent increase […] Read more