The negative health implications of cigarettes are well known, yet millions of Americans continue to smoke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 20 percent of all deaths in the U.S. are related to smoking tobacco cigarettes. Smoking not only increases risk for many types of cancer, the habit can also lead […] Read more

Since Jason Alexander’s character in the movie Shallow Hal popularized the word “cankles,” it has become an inseparable part of the American lexicon and the bane of stiletto lovers everywhere. If you have calf-ankle issues, you don’t have to live with them. Cosmetic surgery can let you kiss your cankles goodbye, but do check with […] Read more

According to new research, adolescents who are bullied and bully others have an increased desire for rhinoplasty and other plastic surgery procedures. The study, published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, sheds light on how poor psychological functioning, which is commonly associated with both victims and perpetrators of bullying, may be the […] Read more

The origins of cosmetic surgery can be traced back thousands of years. Papyrus scrolls suggest that Egyptians were performing rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, as early as 3500 B.C. Detailed hieroglyphics depict nasal reconstruction for aesthetic purposes in this ancient civilization, which often utilized nose removal – or rhinectomy – as a punishment for seemingly […] Read more

The nose that you’re born with might not be your idea of the perfect nose, although opinions vary widely on exactly which defining characteristics do comprise the perfect nose. In truth, because everyone has a unique face, the proportions, shape, and size of the perfect nose will be different for everyone. If you’re dissatisfied with […] Read more

Tummy tucks often lead to significant and lasting weight loss for patients who undergo the procedure, according to studies by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Researchers believe neuroendocrine mechanisms promote weight loss and encourage feelings of satiety following abdominoplasty. One year after the procedure, 14/20 women had lost more than five pounds. The average […] 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

You may already know that liposuction is among the most popular of plastic surgery procedures, highly prized for its ability to quickly and effectively remove body fat in areas that do not readily respond to diet and exercise. As effective as liposuction is, it still has its limits. Laser-assisted liposuction or laser lipo is the next […] 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

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