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Testing the Waters of Medical Tourism

Find-a-Surgeon tool helps consumers locate the best possible care While traveling to a tropical locale to get inexpensive plastic surgery may sound like the best of both worlds during these frigid winter months, the realities can be quite chilling. Although a recent survey claimed that one in five people would consider going […]

Ethnic Rhinoplasty, When Less Is More

Ethnic plastic surgery is hardly new. In the early part of the 20th century, European Jews opted for smaller, straighter noses and Irish Americans for flattened ears, all in the interest of looking more “American.” Today, almost the opposite is true – while people of all ethnicities choose plastic surgery, […]

Study Correlates Higher BMI With Increased Risk During Implant Reconstruction Whether to have implants or free flap breast reconstruction is among the many decisions women face after a mastectomy. Your weight and body mass index (BMI) may have a major impact on which procedure will be safest and most successful. Obesity is […]

Men’s Biggest Body Complaints And Their Cures

Men are not as open about their bodies as women may be, but men do have their own set of insecurities when it comes to their bodies. This is why there has been an increase in guys seeking out the services of a plastic surgeon over the years. Especially for […]

What Makes Up A Mommy Makeover?

Many women struggle to get back to their pre-pregnancy figure, but there is a new option open to women. The Mommy Makeover is a suite of surgical procedures that will help recent mothers get back to their desired appearance. Because each woman’s body is different and each woman will experience pregnancy uniquely […]

Survey Shows Women Prefer to See Breast Reconstruction Results

On August 21, 2012, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a new survey revealing that 89 percent of women would prefer to see breast reconstruction surgery results before undergoing the procedure themselves. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the ASPS between July 26 and July 30, 2012, and included 1200 […]

Plastic Surgery and the Baby Boomers

The Prison of Aging is the title of a recently released report from Boston College’s Sloan Center for Aging & Work. According to US News, the study looked into 11 concepts of aging, and when these concepts of aging are combined a person’s true age can be revealed. Some people, as […]

Breast Cancer Survivor Showing Other Women Her Reconstruction Results

Kim Sport is a breast cancer survivor and had her breast reconstruction procedure done at the same time as her mastectomy. She says she couldn’t be happier with her results. According to an ABC News report Sport is sharing her results and experience with other women. Commenting on her reconstruction surgery experience, […]

New Song Raises Money and Awareness for Breast Reconstruction

National Breast Reconstruction Day National BRA Day was set up by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) to ensure the women are being supported and informed of their post-mastectomy breast reconstruction options. The National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is set up to take place on October 17, 2012. In […]

Couples Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures Together

Going on dates, vacations, and spending time together are the typical things that come to mind as couples activities. According to recent stories from ABC and the LA Times, more couples are deciding to have cosmetic surgery together. The stories mirror each other, profiling couples who have elected to have cosmetic surgery. One […]