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

A plastic surgery app, in which users could suck out excess fat from a cartoon Barbie character, has been pulled off both iTunes and Google Play, due to public outcry via Twitter. Geared toward children as young as nine, the questionable game implored users to help “an unfortunate girl who has so much extra weight […] Read more

Many people find celebrities attractive, but some admire the features of certain superstars so much they opt for a plastic surgery celebrity makeover. Most may request the nose or eyes of a movie icon they adore, while others seek a total transformation — from head to toe. While plastic surgeons aren’t asked to perform such […] Read more

Bullying – both at school and on social media outlets like Facebook – has reached epic proportions, affecting some 3.2 million students every year in the United States.  At an age where appearances mean absolutely everything, teenagers are especially vulnerable to its effects, with some battling depression or refusing to go to class to avoid […] Read more

Your canine friends can soon say goodbye to wrinkly skin, flabby bellies and droopy eyes. A little nip and tuck can do wonders for Fido, and give Garfield that makeover he’s always dreamed of. It’s true – plastic surgery for pets is not only available, it’s becoming one of the biggest trends for America’s most […] 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

Choosing the right plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions a person can make. A new study published in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, found that a surgeon’s experience and personal recommendations remain the most influential factors in selecting the best […] 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

Most people know that the popularity of plastic surgery has been on the rise in recent years, thanks to numerous celebrities going public with their experiences. What may be surprising is the number of plastic surgery patients that go in for treatment thanks to the generosity of a loved one. Cosmetic procedures are becoming a […] Read more

Liposuction remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), who say that more than 202,000 liposuctions are performed each year. Given the refinement of techniques and improvements in safety in recent years, patient outcomes are at record highs. Yet, there are patient-controlled factors that can ensure […] Read more