The Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Lifestyle Lift – a national chain of plastic surgery centers specializing in affordable mini face lifts – is on the brink of bankruptcy and has closed its doors.  Founded in 2001, the company advertised less-invasive face lifts that could be performed under local anesthesia with relatively little downtime. […] Read more

South Korea has an international reputation as a plastic surgery hot spot, particularly in the Gangnam district, where plastic surgery clinics line the streets. Now these establishments are catering to Chinese clientele, featuring signs in Chinese and Chinese translators inside the clinics. The South Korean government is spending $4 million a year to promote plastic surgery […] 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

If you thought a facelift couldn’t change your life, consider the story of Jane Pesch. This British woman has spent thousands on plastic surgery to turn back the clock on her appearance – and attract younger men. At the age of 73, Pesch is now on the hunt for younger men through an online dating […] Read more

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently announced that it has partnered with television network ITN and ABC’s Lincoln Square Productions to create a news show centered on plastic surgery. The objective of the television show is to highlight issues impacting the plastic surgery industry. Topics will include new ways to promote patient safety, partnerships with […] Read more

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

Approximately 90,000 breast lift procedures are performed annually in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The purpose of the surgery is to provide a perkier breast position with a more youthful body contour overall. However, a recent study found that breast lift surgery may decrease breast volume by as much as […] 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