Over the next year, the last of the official Baby Boomer generation will turn 50. Older Boomers are clocking in at 67 to 68 years of age. They are...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released its 2011 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, showing an overall 5 percent increase in cosmetic...
Anyone who has ever contemplated a cosmetic procedure has been drawn up short by the costs. How those costs are presented can be misleading, however...
Most of the charities that arrange plastic surgeries and associated services nationally and abroad follow similar models. They tend to arrange for...
Although much is made of the vanity aspect of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, it's important to remember than those enhancement techniques...
According to data compiled by the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), about 42% of patients turned to social networks in...
The art of plastic surgery has a long history dating back almost 4,000 years; however the first plastic surgery performed in North America was a...
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) made a number of key predictions about cosmetic surgery trends in December 2011. Many were...
According to data compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery approximately 23% of Americans would choose to have some type of plastic...
In annual statistics compiled by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) the number of men undergoing abdominoplasty or "tummy...
Plastic surgeons, weight-loss doctors, and cosmetic dermatologists say that the last half of December is their busiest time of year for elective...
Liposuction has been around for decades. Long used by Hollywood starlets and trophy wives to keep their bodies slim and trim, its use declined...
Recently three prominent women made the news not for having breast augmentation surgery, but for having their implants removed.
These cases...
A case currently before the courts in San Francisco is a vivid highlight of the problem of backdoor cosmetic procedures in the United States. Driven...
Many women wish that their chests were different in one way or another. Some women with extremely large breasts wish they were smaller due to the...
In a cautionary tale about the potentially addictive qualities of cosmetic procedures, UK resident Sarah Burge, who has proclaimed herself a "Human...
In a somewhat unlikely indicator of economic recovery in the United States a survey released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery...
In a shocking example of what can happen when a plastic surgeon's credentials are not authentic, a Florida woman, Oneal Ron Morris, allegedly offered...
Some of the most popular cosmetic surgeries are minimally invasive. In 2010 more than 5.4 million men and women had Botox injections done and in 2011...
Okay, that's not really true. A vampire facelift isn't what happens when Dracula just can't take those jowls any more and decides to shave a century...
Ellin Barkin, Kim Basinger, Angela Lansbury, Burt Reynolds, Gene Simmons and Suzanne Somers are among the thousands of celebrities who have had...
Even with the widespread popularity of breast implant surgery, there are still many real and cautionary stories told about implant leakage that...
In a report for the Today Show, NBC Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman recently reported that couples cosmetic procedures are the hottest new...
In 2010 more than 116,000 people chose to have a tummy tuck performed to improve their appearance and boost their self-esteem. This number is up...
In 2011, even with the uncertain economy, surgical cosmetic procedures were up by 1 percent, with liposuction and tummy tucks leading the way,...
Obviously, the first step in deciding to alter or to enhance your appearance with cosmetic surgery is simply that -- deciding to have the work done....
Approximately a quarter of the population in the United States is made up of the children of the Greatest Generation, the Baby Boomers, born between...
In September 2011, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) launched a safety and awareness campaign to address the growing number of cases of...
Cosmetic Procedures for the Perfect Wedding Day
The term "bridalplasty" came into the public awareness thanks to a short-lived American reality show...
Although many people enthusiastically embrace the idea of plastic surgery, their plans are often drawn up short by the cost involved. Consider the...
Cosmetic Surgery and Your Teen - Talking to Young Adults about Cosmetic Surgery
Updated September, 2011
Overview
In discussing plastic surgery and...
Finding the right Plastic Surgeon
Choosing the right plastic surgeon is a big decision and should not be done hastily. There are many things you...
Top Elective Plastic Surgeries for Woman
Women are by far the industry leader for having some form of cosmetic surgery done. The number one procedure...
Whether you're trying to get a beauty tune-up, whether you need to reverse the effects of a harmful event or disease or whether you need plastic or...
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Organizations & Associations Explained
Please note that the only two associations that require members to be board...
With the rising demand and the rising cost of plastic surgery, many consumers have turned to cosmetic & plastic surgery abroad to meet their...
What Is A Mommy Makeover?
A "Mommy Makeover" is a collection of permanent plastic surgeries done to help a women's body regain the shape it had...
Cosmetic surgery essentially refers to elective procedures chosen by patients for aesthetic purposes.
There are a wide variety of procedures that...
For individuals considering plastic surgery, some basic information should be addressed before you can be fully prepared for any operation.
And while...
Plastic Surgery
We live in an appearance driven society. First impressions can mean everything. They can sometimes make the difference between...
The cost of plastic surgery is dependent on a few factors. Primarily of course you have the cost for the actual procedure. This cost is determined by...
Making the Right Choice with the Right Information
With amazing advancements continually made in the field of plastic surgery it is understandable...
With an increasing amount of men and women choosing to undergo plastic surgery, the field of plastic surgery is experiencing amazing growth. With...
What are the Costs of Plastic Surgery?
Those struggling with self-esteem and health issues due to adverse body features can rest assured that there...
Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular every year. Last year more than 10 million cosmetic surgeries were performed in the United States....
The following information is mostly gathered from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). It is the only organization with nearly two...
Plastic surgery is currently experiencing unprecedented popularity with continuing advancements of technologies for the diverse array of procedures....
Plastic Surgery Trends
Last year(2010), surgeons performed around 13.1 million surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures (reconstructive surgery...
Plastic surgery ranks among the top surgical procedures in the medical field. With continual progress made in innovative technologies and surgical...
In today's competitive age where an attractive appearance gives you an overwhelming edge, it is easy to empathize with people who want to achieve...