Stem cell cosmetic surgery has become a popular option for many doctors and patients, but a recent review published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery had words of warning for patients. Authors of the review cautioned that advertising for stem cell procedures was running far ahead of clinical evidence to support the safety and efficacy of […] Read more

Making the commitment to undergo plastic surgery can be a daunting decision for many potential patients. Not only is plastic surgery a significant financial investment, but it is not uncommon for those considering a procedure to feel anxious at the thought of invasive surgery. Thankfully, a new app offers automatic enhancements of “selfie” pictures, perfect […] Read more

Different types of plastic surgery procedures parallel different kinds of economic indicators, according to research published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If the stock market is doing particularly well, people tend to elect to have more expensive procedures like breast augmentations or […] Read more

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 15.1 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in 2013, and of those more than 13 million were considered “minimally invasive.” Botox injections, chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing are on the rise, but so too are stranger procedures, as recently reported by Salon.  Among the weird and […] Read more

Aspiring to look like an icon one finds beautiful or handsome is nothing new, but an alarming number of women and men are taking this to the next level with celebrity lookalike plastic surgery. One woman recently shelled out $25,000 in the hopes of being a Jennifer Lawrence doppelganger. But are such extremes motivated by […] Read more

A full facelift, post-op medications, plus eight days in a luxe recovery center costs only $6,000 in Costa Rica – just one of many countries reaping financial rewards of the medical tourism boom. In light of rising health care costs and Obamacare frustrations, it’s no wonder more than a million Americans venture abroad for affordable […] Read more

The escalating demand for labiaplasty and vaginal cosmetic surgery has some in the Canadian medical community concerned, as evidenced by a recent National Post article. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) argues that such procedures have yet to establish they can improve a woman’s self esteem or enhance their sexual pleasure. While firm […] Read more

A study published in the February issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that patients who undergo a nose job in NYC may find subtle alterations to the sound of their voice as a result. While the surgery did not impact the overall function of the voice, changes to vocal quality were apparent […] Read more

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