Plastic surgery tourism is a booming business, with 750,000 Americans going abroad for everything from breast augmentations and butt lifts, to tummy tucks and facelifts. On average, patients save up to 88 percent on the cost of their procedures by learning about overseas clinics from family, friends or online advertisements. Yet, combining a vacation with […] Read more

Back in 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that brachioplasty, which is an upper arm lift, had increased in popularity dramatically. In 2012, over 15,000 patients, 98 percent of whom were female, underwent upper arm procedures. This represented a 4,000 percent increase since 2000, during which a mere 338 patients underwent upper […] Read more

Are you considering having a nip here, a tuck there? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Plastic surgery is even more popular than ever before and many patients are becoming ever more adventurous in the types of procedures they choose. Long gone are the days when cosmetic enhancements were spoken of in hushed tones. Men and women […] Read more

Some might see it as an unacceptable intrusion into personal life, while others might think it’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what really happens behind the doors of an operating room. Like it or not, it appears that the presence of social media in the OR won’t be going away any time soon. […] Read more

Spring is a busy time of year for plastic surgery offices, thanks to Uncle Sam. While nearly half of all tax refund recipients plan to save their money, another 13 percent will spend their checks on plastic surgery procedures they’ve been desiring, according to the National Retail Federation. Other uses include buying necessities like groceries […] Read more

Hollywood is all about fantasy: allowing movie-goers to get lost in a world inhabited by otherworldly creatures, talking toys and man-eating dinosaurs. But today’s Hollywood magic has shifted its focus, so to speak. Thanks to amazing advances in CG technology, we can watch aging actors become young before our very eyes, or see the ravages […] Read more

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), U.S. cosmetic surgeons continue to report an upward trend in the total number of procedures performed. In 2015 alone, U.S. patients underwent about 15.9 million plastic surgery procedures. This figure reflects both minimally invasive cosmetic enhancements and surgical procedures. Compared to 2014, this represented a two-percent […] Read more

Just as there are seasons for skiing and planting your new garden, there is a season for certain cosmetic surgeries. The winter months may be tough on your skin, but the cold temperatures afford ample opportunities to bundle up and recover with relative anonymity before bathing suit weather rolls around. Winter is an ideal time to […] Read more

Liposuction and breast implants are still the most requested cosmetic surgery procedures across the nation in 2015, but experts anticipate new trends for plastic surgery in NYC this summer. Remember when ‘Brotox’ (Botox injections for guys) and lip augmentation were all the rage?  Non-invasive facial rejuvenating treatments are still widely popular among both sexes, but […] Read more

Former Friends actress Lisa Kudrow considered herself a “hideous” teenager – until at age 16 she had a rhinoplasty surgery that changed her looks, and her life. “I did it the summer before going to a new high school….That was a good, good, good change,” she told The Saturday Evening Post. What was once considered […] Read more