Have Most Plastic Surgeons Had Surgery Themselves?
Do most plastic or cosmetic surgeons elect to enhance their appearance? And, do they do so at a higher rate than the general public?
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From Battlefield to OR, Abdominoplasty Still in Evolution
What owes its early roots as a technique to cover and enhance healing of truncal wounds in World War I has become one of the most requested cosmetic procedures in the field of plastic surgery. Abdominoplasty, often called the “tummy tuck,” has undergone an amazing evolution. Learn about it here.
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Reputation of Breast Reconstruction Surgeon Outweighs Demographics
When selecting a surgeon to perform breast reconstruction after mastectomy, most women rate reviews and personal recommendations as more important than demographic factors, suggests a new study.
Everything to Know About Skin Tightening Treatments for Your Face and Stomach
Healthline explains the different types of noninvasive skin tightening treatments, what the research says, and things to consider before you try it.
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Tummy Tuck Growing in Popularity Among Men
Previously, women chose to go under the knife to help them regain their postpartum bodies. Today, men are also turning to plastic surgeons to improve the appearance of their abdomen area and remove stubborn belly fat, according to Lera Blog.
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How to Tighten Sagging Or Loose Skin After Bariatric Surgery
Insider shares natural and cosmetic ways to tighten the sagging skin as the result of bariatric surgery.
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Woman Fears for Unborn Baby After Botched Tummy Tuck Left Her Battling Sepsis
A mother-to-be warns others about the dangers of not choosing a reputable clinic for cosmetic surgery, in yahoo.com.
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Google Reveals the States That Are Most Obsessed with Cosmetic Surgery—And the Surprising Procedures People Want
RealSelf reveals the states where people are much more interested in going under the knife than anywhere else.
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‘Tummy Tuck’ Improves Quality of Life in Overweight/Obese Patients
Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) yields high patient satisfaction and improved quality of life in patients who are overweight or obese – despite a substantial risk of complications, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Changes to Abdominal Muscles After Pregnancy May Affect ‘Tummy Tuck’ Results
Widening and thinning of the abdominal muscles may contribute to problems with the outcomes of abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) surgery – especially in women who have had multiple pregnancies, according to a recent study.
Read MoreHow Brands Are Using Editorial Content To Take the Stigma Out of Beauty Procedures
Glossy takes a look at editorial content sites, such as Spotlyte and RealSelf, that aim to help readers learn more about cosmetic procedures and the medical-aesthetic industry at large.
Read MoreBotox and Bum Lifts: The Rise of the Instagram Celebrity Plastic Surgeon
With follower numbers and page views that some social influencers can only dream about, are plastic surgeons becoming the new celebrities?
Read MoreWhy Are Fewer and Fewer Americans Fixing Their Noses?
Americans are no longer obsessed with fixing their noses. In fact, the number of nose jobs, or rhinoplasties, has gone down 43 percent since 2000.
Read MoreCouples Can Now Look Alike with ‘Beauty Matching’ Plastic Surgery
A new trend called Beauty Matching, which allows couples to receive cosmetic treatments to obtain similar and complementary features, has taken off in both Beirut and Dubai.
Read MoreWhy So Many Women Travel to Miami and Die on the Operating Table
When the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s office released a report earlier this year that revealed 40-year-old Kizzy London’s cause of death was a fat embolism, it was of no surprise to those who had been following her fatal plastic surgery case and other cases like it.
Read MoreBreast Reduction Surgery Patients Face Having to Lose Weight Before Operation
Women looking for breast reduction surgery on the NHS in Blackpool may have to prove their Body Mass Index has been at 27.5 or below for two years before funding will be considered.
Read MoreVR Technology Allows Women to Try On Boob Jobs in 3D
Virtual reality technology is being used to allow women to preview their boob jobs before going under the knife.
Read MoreWho’s Behind the Knife? When Planning Plastic or Cosmetic Procedures, ‘You’ve Got To Do Your Homework’
Finding the right doctor often requires patients to do some homework. Finding a doctor for a plastic or cosmetic procedure includes those same steps, but it may require a bit more digging.
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