Once controversial, they are now safer and more effective than ever Throughout their half-century history, silicone breast implants have been the subject of heated debate. Few medical devices have experienced such longevity, despite being banned by the FDA for 14
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
Says new report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unwanted body fat has made liposuction one of the most popular cosmetic procedures around. The idea that someone might actually want to undergo a “reverse liposuction” may seem strange, but such a
Dr. Bajaj Comments on Indian American Nose Surgery 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
Tips for combating those extra seasonal pounds. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and many families across the country partook in a traditional turkey dinner. With the holiday season fast approaching, another one is in a lot of your futures. Not
The company that brought you Botox is now in the aesthetic skin care products business. Allergan Inc, the company that ten years ago put Botox on the market (and has been enjoying its success) announced that they will be purchasing
Helpful tips to know when a friend has had some work done. Plastic surgery has come a long way, baby. Only a few decades back, it carried a social stigma, and people were afraid to admit when they had any work
Things you can do, and avoid doing, to keep breasts looking young The appearance of your breasts is, in many ways, determined before you’re born, by your genes. Certain characteristics of your breasts, such as shape, symmetry, and sagginess, are
Could “Frotox” oust the popular toxin-based wrinkle treatment? When it comes to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, Botox can’t be beaten. Botulinum Toxin Type A sits atop the Top Five minimally-invasive procedures in the U.S., boasting nearly 6 million treatments performed last year
How things you eat can affect your skin It’s true what they say; “you are what you eat.” What goes into your body is used to constitute everything, from hair, to teeth, and yes, even skin. To keep your skin
