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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 […]

One of the most common liposuction surgery questions patients ask is whether their fat will return in the years following their procedure. For the best results, most plastic surgeons recommend being close to your ideal weight before this body contouring procedure, and sticking to regular diet and exercise after your procedure. A recent study shows […]

This year, breast augmentation turns 50. In 1962, a 30-year-old mother of six from Texas underwent the first breast augmentation procedure using breast implants, specifically silicone breast implants. Timmie Jean Lindsey was looking for a doctor who could remove a chest tattoo when doctors told her she would be a perfect candidate for an exciting […]

A new exhibit from photographer Phillip Toledano is a series of images of people who have undergone plastic surgery. These men and women have undergone combinations of different facial rejuvenation procedures, as well as breast augmentation and pec implants. The results of the procedure can be described as “extreme.” The results are obviously not supposed […]

Two research and development projects are looking at utilizing breast implants in the fight against breast cancer. Scientists from Brown University are developing a special breast implant surface promoting the presence of healthy cells and deterring the presence of cancer cells. The surface is described as a “microscopic bed-of-nails” that prevents cancer cells from dwelling […]

Ultherapy is one of the hot new facial rejuvenation procedures – no pun intended. Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to heat facial skin, which is supposed to tighten skin laxity by stimulating production of collagen and produce results similar to a forehead lift. Ultherapy has been praised for providing facelift-like results at a significantly lower cost […]

Chin implant procedures soared last year, among both men and women, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Overall, chin implant demand increased 71 percent in 2011 compared to 2010. There was a 66 percent increase among women in 2011, and a 76 percent increase among men. The greatest demand came from […]

The work and love of a mother is a tremendous accomplishment, and Mother’s Day honors motherhood and mothers across the nation. Changes to your body are a natural part of motherhood; however, if your post-pregnancy body is causing you to feel severe dissatisfaction with your appearance, some mothers have found physical renewal with a mommy […]