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Saying Goodbye to Acne Scars
Acne may have plagued you at one point in your life, but that doesn’t mean you should have to live with the scars to prove it.

Liposuction and Life Span
Researchers have determined that removing belly fat in lab rats increases their life span. Can the same be true for humans, and could liposuction be used as the means to an end? Don’t get your hopes up.

How Long Does a Face Lift Last?
You want a face lift so that your older, tired face can look younger and rejuvenated. But how long will your face stay that way?

Got fat? Get a graft!
Fat grafting may seem to be the answer to the prayers of those who have a little too much here but need a little more there. Get the skinny on how fat can rejuvenate the body.

Facts about Facial Liposuction
Not all of us are lucky enough to have chiseled cheek bones or a defined neck – particularly as we get older. Learn how facial liposuction may be able to help.

How to Get Rid of a Double Chin
Aging, weight and heredity can all be to blame for a double chin. But keep that chin up! Help is available.

To Tell or Not to Tell?
You’ve decided to have plastic surgery. The tougher decision may be who do you tell? Here are some points to consider.

Liposuction Scars
Liposuction is one invasive plastic surgery procedure that leaves behind few scars – and those are usually well hidden or fade with proper treatment. Learn how to minimize your liposuction scars.

Pregnancy after Tummy Tuck
So, you’ve had a tummy tuck and now you’re pregnant – bet you’re wondering what affect it will have on the baby and your postpregnancy figure. Well, we’ve got answers!

Multiple Plastic Surgeries
When it comes to plastic surgery, sometimes one procedure just isn’t enough. Why are so many people choosing the “one stop chop” to improve their looks?

Rhinoplasty and Age
You’re never too old for a nose job, but you can be too young. Find out why plastic surgeons advise teens to wait to have their nose reshaped.

Trends in Ethnic Plastic Surgery
The number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed on ethnic patients is on the rise. Learn who the players are, their favorite procedures, and some of the unique risks and complications involved.

Otoplasty: Ear Pinning and More
When you say cosmetic ear surgery, most people will think of ear pinning, which fixes ears that stick out too far. But otoplasty is more than that.

Where to Go For Your Plastic Surgery
Should you opt for a hospital, a surgical center or an in-office surgery suite? There are pros and cons to each venue. Which one is right for you?

Scarless Tummy Tuck - Not!
Would that it were, but a tummy tuck is definitely not a scarless operation. However, depending on your needs and the technique used, you could end up with a scar that’s easy to hide or barely visible.

Plastic Surgery with Diabetes
Diabetics have one strike against them going into surgery – their disease. But that doesn’t mean cosmetic surgery has to be ruled out. Learn how to reduce the risks in the OR and beyond.

Too Old for Plastic Surgery?
Is there such a thing? Technically, no – but there are certain guidelines that plastic surgeons follow when deciding who’s a good candidate for surgery.    

Reconstructive Surgery: The Other Plastic Surgery
People tend to think of plastic surgery as purely cosmetic, but three of every four plastic surgeries are reconstructive surgery.     

The Aging Nose
The nose, along with just about every other body part, shows the effects of time. But if it bothers you, there are some cosmetic surgery remedies you might consider.    

Plastic Surgery For A Man
How much does plastic surgery for a man differ from plastic surgery for a woman? The basics are the same, but there are some unique considerations when the patient is male.    

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Have your eyes been looking a little tired? Do they sag where they once lifted? Is it time for a change? Check out your options for blepharoplasty.    

Face Lifts Galore
It used to be that face lift or facial rejuvenation was thought of as the domain of the 50-and-over crowd, but not anymore. An evolution in the field has resulted in more than half-a-dozen different types of face lift procedures and a wide selection of facial rejuvenation products, so now there’s something for everyone who wants to stay ahead of aging.     

Plastic Surgery for Graduation?
A lot of teenagers are asking for plastic surgery as a high school graduation gift. Here are some pros and cons.   

Cosmetic Surgery and Recession
With talk of a recession in the United States, will the cosmetic surgery industry feel the pinch? In some cases, it already has – but analysts are optimistic about the big picture. 

Melt Fat and Tighten Skin with Laser Liposuction
What’s even better than getting rid of your unwanted pockets of fat? How about tightening your skin at the same time! Learn how laser liposuction may produce results that shave years off how you look.

Plastic Surgery by Region
Cosmetic plastic surgery is gaining in popularity across the United States. How do procedures break down regionally? Take a look and find out ...

The History of Liposuction
The process of sculpting the body by suctioning out fat has a longer, and more complicated, history than you think.

Boomer Men Discover Plastic Surgery
Middle-aged men who are going through so called “Menopaunch” are increasingly inspired to cheat the aging process with a little help from cosmetic surgery procedures. Read on to find out why male plastic surgery is on the rise.

Best Times for Cosmetic Surgery
What is the best time of year to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery? It depends on where you live, your lifestyle, and several other considerations. If you’re planning on a little nip and tuck, you may want to read this first before you set the date.

Why a Plastic Surgeon Might Turn You Down
At a consultation, you get to size up the plastic surgeon, but remember he or she is checking you out, too.

Liposuction: Myth vs. Reality
When  it comes to liposuction many myths exist. Do you know how to tell fact from fiction?

Botox for Breasts?
BOTOX Cosmetic® seems to be the all-purpose product: it smoothes facial wrinkles, prevents migraine headaches, and stops excessive perspiration. But Botox as a bust booster? That’s what some cosmetic plastic surgeons are claiming.

Do You Desire Glowing, Youthful-Looking Skin?
Microdermabrasion is a popular cosmetic procedure that can be done by a professional in a doctor’s office or by you with a kit at home. Find out how the results may differ.

Panniculectomy Procedure After Weight Loss Surgery
You’ve heard of a tummy tuck, but do you know what a panniculectomy is? This form of abdominal plastic surgery is gaining in popularity with the rise of weight-loss surgery.

Pros and Cons of Financing Plastic Surgery
Not everyone can afford to pay cash for plastic surgery, but there are financing packages available to fit almost every budget. Before you sign on the bottom line, consider…

The Pros and Cons of Tumescent Liposuction
If you’re thinking about having liposuction surgery, you now have several different liposuction techniques available to you. We examine tumescent liposuction, considered the most popular and safest technique currently used.

Blame Mom for Your Baldness?
It has long been claimed that baldness in men is a genetic “gift” that’s passed down through the mother, and researchers in the U.S. and abroad are giving credence to that belief. Read more about their latest discoveries.

Scars Be Gone!
As long as surgery involves cutting into skin, there will be postsurgical scars. Many incisions can be positioned and handled in such a way that they’re barely noticeable. But what can be done when the formation of scar tissue runs amuck?

My Beautiful Mommy
How do you explain your upcoming mommy makeover to your young child? There’s a new book – “My Beautiful Mommy” – that offers a few suggestions.

Saline Implants vs. Silicone Implants
There are many differences between saline and silicone breast implants. Do you know the pros and cons of each type? Read on to learn more.

Breasts Come Out on Top
The number of breast augmentations performed in the United States has almost tripled over the last decade, making it the leading cosmetic surgical procedure in the country. You might be surprised to learn who's lining up for new breasts.

Kids and Plastic Surgery
Pediatric plastic surgery is usually reconstructive in nature, as in repairing a physical deformity or removing burn or surgical scars. But some popular procedures for kids could be considered purely cosmetic. Where should parents draw the line when it comes to their child going under the knife?

Are You At Risk from Anesthesia?
A young Florida woman having breast surgery recently died of a rare anesthesia complication. Are you at risk from anesthesia? Learn more.

Botox 101
Are you looking to smooth out those crow’s feet around your eyes or those lines in your forehead? If you are, you’ve likely thought about getting Botox® injections. But before you Botox, here’s the lowdown on what you need to know.

A Cosmetic Bandage for Down Syndrome?
A small number of parents have turned to plastic surgery to modify some of the physical characteristics associated with their children’s Down syndrome. They hope that by making them more “visually acceptable”, the children will be less likely to become social outcasts. But what are the medical and ethical concerns associated with this difficult and controversial decision?

Plastic Surgery Trends: What to Expect in 2008
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there are certainly a lot of people out there wanting to become more beautiful! Are you up on the latest trends?

Cosmetic Surgery Stats in for 2007
After something of a lull, cosmetic plastic surgery is making a comeback in the United States. Check out the numbers and you may be surprised!

The Male Side of Plastic Surgery
Hear the words "plastic surgery" and the image of a women probably springs to mind. But last year in the United States close to 10% of the cosmetic procedures were performed on men.

Mammograms With Breast Implants
Staying on top of your breast health is important, but having a mammogram with breast implants may present some obstacles that should be considered.

Teens and Plastic Surgery
If you’re on the far side of 30, the phrase “teen age plastic surgery”
may seem like a poor joke. And yet, teens do opt for cosmetic correction,
usually with their parents’ blessing. The question is, why?

In Need of a Neck Lift?
If your neck is aging before your face, you're not alone. And a neck lift may be the answer you're looking for to shave years off your appearance. Learn more.

How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
We’ve all heard stories about breast implants gone bad, but how often does it really happen? And if it does, what can you do? Even if you have no problems, breast implants may need to be replaced. Learn more.

Calf Implants Surgery For Shapely Legs
Calf implants are considered one of the hot, new trends in plastic surgery. What's the fuss all about?

Laser Skin Treatment: Skin Tightening and Re-Surfacing
You’ve spent a few years accumulating damage to the skin of your face. Now, with a few hours of laser skin resurfacing and a few weeks of recovery, you can turn back the clock on your face. 

Lipodissolve: Is this controversial injectable safe?
Can you actually remove fat and lose weight by getting an injection? Is Lipodissolve too good to be true?

Face Lift Without Surgery?
Facial exercising is a very safe method to keep skin on the face tight and healthy-looking. But when it's already too late to strengthen muscles and natural procedures are not producing the desired results, there are other techniques available, from the traditional face lift to nonsurgical, invasive procedures. Learn more about face lift options.

One Solution For Many Possible Issues
Obesity, morbid or not, can cause many other health issues in both men and women. Weight-loss surgery seems to be an ideal solution, not only to lose weight, but also to solve more than one of those medical problems. Read more about what's behind this.

Changing Fashions in Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty
Hemlines change and hairstyles change, and trends in cosmetic surgery and beauty also change. Do you know which procedures are today's most popular? See which cosmetic procedures are in style.

Can you prevent sagging skin after shedding unwanted pounds?
Losing weight is sometimes only part of the battle. What happens when the weight comes off, but extra, sagging skin remains? Learn what you can do to fight - and possibly prevent - excess skin after weight loss.

Skin Sag: A Weighty Issue
After dramatic weight loss, loose skin often remains. Learn how a body lift could fix the problem.

Are You Wearing the Right Size Bra?
You may think finding your correct bra size is easy, but it's not. The majority of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Are you one of them?

Do Breast Enlargement Pills Work? Are They Safe?
Advertisements for breast enlargement pills abound, but do the products actually work? And, can using them be dangerous? Find out now.

The Many Colors of Hispanic Women's Beauty
Peer pressure and the desire to look young and sexy at any age have Hispanic women opting for more cosmetic plastic surgery procedures every day. Read more about what's behind this trend.

Penis Enlargement Surgery
Some men aren’t satisfied with the penis size that nature gave them and will go to great lengths to try to increase their endowment.  As tempting as the notion may be, the risks of penile enlargement treatments may outweigh the rewards.

6 Suggestions on Finding the Right Plastic Surgeon for You
Are you looking for a good plastic surgeon? Here are 6 suggestions to help you find the right plastic surgeon for you.

Sagging Breasts? A breast lift may be able to reverse the laws of gravity. But what causes sagging breasts in the first place? Find out now.

New Year's Resolution Come True with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. Learn more about the steps you can take towards a brand new you.

Mini-Face Lift Versus Full Face Lift: Your Options
A full face lift? A mini-face lift? Which one is right for you? Find out.

Open Rhinoplasty or Closed Rhinoplasty?
There are two rhinoplasty techniques: open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. How to decide which is best for you.

Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
Are you worried about incision scars after breast augmentation? Check out transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA), where the incisions are hidden in your navel.

Plastic Surgery as a Gift is a hot new trend in holiday gift-giving. What do you need to know if you want to give cosmetic surgery as a gift? Learn what the buzz is all about.

The True Face of Plastic Surgery
Who do you think is having cosmetic plastic surgery? The answer may surprise you! Find out.

No Cancer Link to Silicone Implants Found
Breast cancer links not found after researchers reviewed numerous long-term studies on the safety of silicone breast implants. Learn more.

Make Good Use of Your Fat with Fat Grafting
This is something that will really make you smile: Extra fat from your thighs could help plump up those deep laugh lines around your mouth. Learn how fat grafting works.

Capsular Contracture: What Is It?
Although problems with breast augmentation are rare, one problem is capsular contracture. Read more about what it is and what your risks are of developing capsular contracture.

Asian Rhinoplasty
For Asians, rhinoplasty or nose jobs are the most popular way to surgically enhance their image and retain their ethnic identity. Read more.

Hate Those Love Handles?
Are you holding onto your "love handles" but really want to let go of them? Read how to get rid of love handles.

Fast Facts About Cohesive Gel Breast Implants
A new type of breast implant may offer some advantages over implants currently on the market. What exactly are cohesive gel implants all about? And, more importantly, could they be right for you? Learn more about cohesive gel implants.

Cosmetic Surgery is Very, Very Low Risk, but low risk does not mean "no risk". See how safe cosmetic surgery is.

Mommy Makeovers
When diet and exercise aren’t enough to get that “after-baby-body" back to normal, the “Mommy Makeover” may be the answer. Learn about mommy makeovers.

Breastfeeding with Implants: Is Your Baby at Risk?
Breast implants can do a lot for a woman's looks and self esteem, but does the surgery come at a cost to her baby? Get the facts on breastfeeding with implants.

Cosmetic Labiaplasty: Medicine or Marketing?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has come out against cosmetic procedures to the vagina and labia. But some gynecologists feel that women should make the choice. Read more about cosmetic labiaplasty.

Cosmetic Surgery Preparation Tips. You need to make a few preparations before your surgery. We have some tips for you so that you can get all your ducks in a row and just relax and recover afterward.

Cosmetic Foot Surgery. Are you thinking about ways to make your feet look prettier? There is a lot of controversy about whether having surgery on your feet simply to make them look better is a good idea. Even medical professionals disagree on the subject. Read more.

Medical Tourism is on the rise. But what are the risks and rewards of traveling the globe in search of savings on cosmetic procedures? Learn more about Medical Tourism.

Ultrasonic Liposuction is yet another effective method to get rid of unwanted bulges. Learn what the buzz is all about.

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