Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever among both sexes, in the States and abroad. Latin American countries have maintained a long, public love affair with plastic surgery, with a growing number of women turning to breast implants to achieve a shapelier, more feminine look. While everyone’s idea of physical beauty is unique, a recent […] Read more

Lisa Kudrow, best known as “Phoebe” on the hit TV series Friends, recently opened up about her early experience with plastic surgery. She told TV Guide reporters that getting a nose job when she was just 16 years old was one of the best decisions she ever made. Before you get a nose job in NYC, […] Read more

Marilyn Monroe is widely regarded as the quintessential American sex symbol. Yet, a few items heading to auction next month have made plastic surgery news as they reveal that the beloved starlet visited Hollywood cosmetic surgeon Michael Gurdin to have work done. It is expected that the six X-rays and file of doctor’s notes from 1950 […] Read more

Every year, more than 300,000 American women undergo breast augmentation, which has become a billion-dollar industry. Since the dawn of silicone implants, the number of breast implant surgeries has tripled, according to ABC News. For years, the next generation of high-strength silicone gel implants was only available to women willing to take part in clinical […] Read more

South Korea’s love affair with plastic surgery has made headlines, and one lasting craze that has swept the nation has left some people cringing at its intended effect: an everlasting smile. Known as smile lipt (lip + lift = lipt), the procedure elevates the corners of the mouth slightly, giving patients a happy look, though […] Read more

Recent reports of plastic surgery horror stories nationwide reinforce the importance of finding a board certified plastic surgeon for any type of body contouring or facial rejuvenation procedure.  In some of the latest news stories, patients have died after undergoing illegal cosmetic procedures, while others have suffered serious injuries that have resulted in hospitalizations and amputations of […] Read more

Betty Ford openly confessed to America that she had undergone facelift surgery to remove eye puffiness and loose neck skin. After successfully overcoming a mastectomy and several addictions, she felt it was appropriate to present a new face for the new Betty Ford. Since Betty Ford went public with her surgery, millions of Americans have […] Read more

We’re all taught not to judge a book by its cover, but in reality humans are hardwired to appreciate physical beauty – so says prominent Australian plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Mendelson. His latest book entitled “In Your Face” is based on academic research and his own discoveries about the benefits of plastic surgery for both […] Read more

You have probably heard names of some of the best cosmetic surgeons in NYC, but how do you narrow your choices down to the one that is perfect for you? Here is some important advice on how to pick a plastic surgeon. Look for specific credentials Almost every doctor is “board certified,” but experts say […] Read more

Cosmetic surgery in NYC and the rest of the nation has gone mainstream. More than 4.9 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on Blacks, Hispanics and Asians in 2020. Ethnic patients now account for 32 percent of all cosmetic procedures, says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Advertising boosts popularity of New York […] Read more