According to new findings presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), plastic surgery is just a safe for older patients as it is for their younger counterparts. The study found that age has no discernible impact on plastic surgery safety, with older men and women experiencing the same […] 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

As Asian rhinoplasty procedures continue to grow in popularity, cosmetic surgeons are faced with some challenges unique to Asian patients. Anatomical differences can lead to quandaries over the best options in implant materials to ensure a natural, long-lasting result. Expectations of the patient must be carefully communicated to ensure the surgeon is able to meet […] Read more

NYC cosmetic surgery options continue to attract both men and women, according to recent numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). During this year alone, 15.1 million procedures were performed, which marks the fourth consecutive year of growth for the industry. FDA approval for new devices and products, as well as effective new […] Read more

After having been named 2013’s word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary, the significant impact of the “selfie” on current culture cannot be denied. The seemingly innocuous snapshots so many of us have taken and instantaneously shared via social media platforms have become commonplace among all age groups and demographics. However, a recent […] Read more

The curvy backsides of Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez continue to inspire thousands of American women in their quest for rounder, fuller buttocks. Recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows that more than 10,000 U.S. women had buttock augmentation last year – a 15 percent jump since 2012. Among the various […] Read more

Plastic surgery continues to grow in popularity in New York and across the country, a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has found. More than 15 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2013, including both non-invasive and surgical procedures. Reconstructive surgery procedures are also on the rise, increasing […] 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

Are you considering plastic surgery after weight loss in New York?  For those who have undertaken a major weight loss program (whether through surgery, or diet and exercise), body contouring is the logical final step.  After spending time, effort, and money to loose 100 pounds or more, patients are rightfully proud of their weight loss […] Read more