One of the most overused and misunderstood terms, which lacks complete definition because of varying perceptions and changing ideas, is ‘beauty’. Beauty is and has always been a controversial subject throughout the history of mankind. Perceptions of beauty...
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) conducted a survey on the surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed worldwide in 2013. The participants of the survey completed a two page questionnaire based on the number of procedures...
More and more people are opting to go under the knife to meet their cosmetic goals. If you intend to have an elective cosmetic surgical procedure, it is important to ensure that you are doing so for the right reasons and have realistic expectations. Dos and Don’ts of...
Facelifts were among the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in 2013, according to data published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – up to 133,000 procedures were performed in 2013, up from 6% in 2012. This is not surprising as this procedure is...
Teenage cosmetic surgery is a hotly debated topic. Many teens and young adults choose to go in for aesthetic and corrective procedures to enhance physical appeal and boost self-confidence. However, plastic surgeons should be very careful when screening teenagers for...
