Category Archives: Body Surgery
While Hollywood actors and actresses have made the US plastic surgery industry internationally famous, you may be surprised to learn that the United States doesn’t have the most cosmetic surgeries in terms of percentage of population. In fact, according to … Continue reading
According to a recent study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, patients undergoing liposuction or abdominoplasty experience “significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life.” The study also revealed that these benefits were enhanced when the … Continue reading
With the rising popularity of body contouring surgeries such as the buttocks lift, it’s sad but not surprising to discover that a black market for these procedures has begun to develop in the US. Over the past two years, cases … Continue reading
“Cosmetic surgery patients are overwhelmingly white, so we wondered why. Is it because African Americans have an advantage in the age game?” Thus begins the fifth installment of ABC 20/20’s recent profile of the plastic surgery industry, which highlights the … Continue reading
Plastic surgery has grown in popularity throughout the United States and other Western countries over the last few years. One of the big winners in recently released statistics is abdominoplasty, more widely known as tummy tuck. A recent report from … Continue reading
Cosmetic procedures are a lucrative industry nowadays, and many doctors are cashing in. However, according to New York Times writer Kate Murphy, many of these doctors lack specialized qualifications in plastic surgery. As a result of this rise in non-specialist … Continue reading
Plastic surgery overseas has become an increasingly popular option in recent years, with affordable flights, low-cost procedures, and the unique sights of foreign countries. Unfortunately, however, dangers lurk beneath the attractive surface of cheap surgeries, as many have learned to … Continue reading
Dramatic weight loss can often necessitate body contouring to slim the body and remove excess skin, according to KXAN. In an interview with KXAN, plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden discussed body slimming procedures she performed on a noted Biggest Loser … Continue reading
Patients who have entered the later years of life are more often choosing plastic surgery as a means to maintain a youthful look, according to The New York Times. People who often wonder about the best plastic surgery age may … Continue reading
For plastic surgeons, the bellybutton is often a part of body contouring procedures, but patients may also change its appearance through standalone surgery, as well. The bellybutton, or navel, is created by the shedding of the umbilical cord following birth. … Continue reading
