Tummy tuck is a widely performed body contouring procedure that can effectively remove excess skin and fat from your abdomen and tighten the stomach muscles to achieve a flat, attractive midsection. A procedure provided for both men and women, an experienced plastic...
Study Examines Changes in Personality Perception after Face Lift Surgery
A facial rejuvenation procedure is supposed to make your look more attractive, which typically translates to ‘more youthful’. However, a new study led by cosmetic surgeons from the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, says that facelift surgery can...
ASDS Reports Rise in Popularity of Body Sculpting Procedures
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery reports that the results of a survey it conducted in 2014 show that body sculpting treatments are increasing in popularity. According to the ASDS press release, its members performed more than 207,000 body sculpting...
Study Finds Increased Risk of Drooping Upper Eyelids among Contact Lens Users
Many people prefer to wear contact lenses rather than glasses as it helps them look the way they want and enjoy freedom of movement. Contact lenses are a healthy, comfortable and convenient vision correction option when handled carefully. However, the American Society...
Facelifts Driving Rise in Male Plastic Surgery
The number of men spending money on a nip and tuck has increased considerably. While men are seeking liposuction, eyelid surgery, breast reduction and ear shaping, they are also opting for procedures such as neck lift, eyelift, and jawline recontouring as well as...
Watch Out for These Red Flags in Plastic Surgery
More people are getting plastic surgery to enhance their looks, improve body image, and build self-esteem and confidence. The rise in minimally-invasive and nonsurgical treatments has made cosmetic surgery more popular than ever. Non-invasive procedures, for instance,...
Massive Weight Loss Surgery Driving Demand for Plastic Surgery, says ASPS
Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery is considered a good option when dieting and exercise fail to help you lose weight. With obesity being a major problem in America, the number of weight loss surgeries performed each year is growing. Abdominal liposuction, tummy...
Cosmetic Surgical Procedures that Add Fat are Gaining Popularity
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASASP), the popularity of cosmetic procedures in America has grown six-fold since 1997 - from 1.7 million to 10.6 million, costing Americans $12 billion. Liposuction and breast augmentation are the most...
Study Reports Good Cosmetic Outcomes for Butt Augmentation with Fat Grafting
Fuller, curvier buttocks are a trait that many women desire, a fact confirmed by NYC plastic surgeons who report a growing demand for buttock augmentation. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that the latest ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) statistics show...
Why it’s Important for Plastic Surgery Patients to be Close to Their Normal Weight
If you are considering plastic surgery, you must first make sure you are a good candidate. One important condition, say experts, is that you should be healthy and close to your ideal body weight. A recent study from the Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio sought...