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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently published an informational graphic exploring the evolution of breast enlargement, average breast size and attitudes toward breast enhancement. Included in the info-graphic is the following: Breast enlargement surgeries have risen 213 percent since 1997, from 101,176 surgeries in 1997 to 316,848 surgeries in 2011. Some of […]

Using data from a few different sources, Men’s Health magazine created a list of “The Most Vain Cities in America.” A major factor in the development of their list was plastic surgery. Specifically, numbers of plastic surgeons and rates at which residents receive plastic surgery. Although Men’s Health has dubbed certain cities “the vainest,” the […]

Fat does not return or redistribute to other body areas in the months following liposuction, says a new study by plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Swanson, who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Swanson’s study results refute the results of a previous study, which claimed that within a year after […]

Created by a woman named Kimberly Aschauer, the Facelift Bungee is supposed to be a non-surgical way to rejuvenate the face. Like a forehead lift, the device is supposed to eliminate signs of aging on the forehead. The device is sold in a little plastic container that looks like face-cream packaging. It’s selling for $25. […]

After significant weight loss, you may experience widespread skin sagginess, including on your face. This skin droopiness can be especially dramatic among obese people who have lost large amounts of fat following weight-loss surgery. Facelift surgery and body contouring procedures can be an effective way of removing excess, drooping skin. With obesity a rising problem […]

Is it possible that fat removal, perhaps through liposuction or a tummy tuck, can prevent the risk of skin cancer? Researchers at Rutgers University have found that removing abdominal fat from mice decreased the incidence of the mice getting skin cancer from UV light, according to a news release from Rutgers. Scientists are not sure […]

Women report significant improvements in three very important aspects of their lives following breast augmentation. According to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, more than 80 percent of respondents reported significant improvement in satisfaction with their breasts, psychosocial wellbeing and sexual wellbeing following their breast augmentation surgeries. Dissatisfaction with the appearance of your […]

July is National Bikini Month. Considering plastic surgery before your beach vacation? Here are some common cosmetic procedures to rejuvenate your curves: Breast augmentation: Creating an appealing overall breast appearance, breast augmentation increases breast volume and restores a pleasant breast shape. Tummy tuck: Popular among men and women alike, a tummy tuck can eliminate the […]

Last year, the popularity of male facelifts grew slightly, by 3 percent, compared to 2010, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Of the 119,026 facelifts performed by ASPS surgeons that year, 11,214 of those procedures belonged to men. Although only a minority of total facelift procedures, men steadily pursue this form of […]

A new study suggests common plastic surgery procedures, including tummy tuck and liposuction, change more than your physical self. Presented at a meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the study looked at the effect plastic surgery had upon the lives of 105 patients of various ages. After plastic surgery, the majority of […]