France Encourages Women to Remove Faulty Breast Implants

Two years ago, reports of defective silicone breast implants manufactured by PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse) [...]

What is Transaxillary Breast Augmentation?

Transaxillary breast augmentation means the incision for breast implants is performed in the axilla. The [...]

European Beauty Industry Thrives Despite Economic Gloom

A segment from PRI’s The World comes from Spain, where the European debt crisis has [...]

73 Year Old Jane Fonda Explains Plastic Surgery Decisions

Jane Fonda recently appeared on TODAY to discuss exercise, plastic surgery, marriage and more. Jane [...]

Giuliana Rancic Shares Breast Cancer Story

E! Television host Giuliana Ranci was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. After a lumpectomy failed [...]

ASPS Patients of Courage 2011

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons presents Patients of Courage 2011. The stories documented here [...]

Surgeons Report Experience with Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Nipple sparing mastectomy, a technique that preserves the nipple and surrounding tissues, is an effective [...]

Forums Provide Support for Breast Augmentation Patients

What role can an Internet forum (or message board) play for women who undergo breast [...]

ASPS Warns Public About Unqualified Doctors in Cosmetic Surgery

According to a recent media campaign by the ASPS, “anyone can wear a white coat, [...]

Breast Cancer Survivor Tells Story About DIEP Flap Reconstruction

“Implants work well for a lot of people, but I just want women to know [...]

Tummy Tuck with Liposuction Shows Reduced Seroma Risk

A plastic surgeon’s technique combining liposuction with the tummy tuck has been shown to reduce [...]

Casino to Give Away Nips and Tucks as 25k Prize

Trump Taj Mahal casino recently announced a promotion that includes a plastic surgery prize worth [...]

Survey of Bariatric Patients Suggests Lack of Awareness About Body Contouring

Americans had more than 220,000 bariatric surgery procedures last year. According to a new study [...]

USA TODAY Exposes Safety Problems at Low Cost Surgery Clinics

Surgeons Explain the Distinction Between Hospitals and Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery Facilities Last week, USA TODAY [...]

Medicis Receives FDA Clearance For Liposonix, But Doesn’t Plan to Launch

Medicis, the pharmaceutical company behind Restylane, Perlane and Dysport, recently announced FDA approval for Liposonix. [...]

FDA Panel Discusses Silicone Breast Implant Safety and Routine MRI Screening

The U.S. Food and Drug administration recently reviewed the safety of silicone breast implants, during [...]

Paintball Shot Reportedly Ruptures Woman’s Breast Implant

Paintball by ViNull, on Flickr A recent story from the BBC claims that a 26-year [...]

Exploring the Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery

How could a cosmetic procedure make you happier? Recent discussions in both the media and [...]

Questions About Breast Feeding and Breast Augmentation

Some of the most common breast augmentation questions are about breast feeding, both before and [...]

How to Improve Neck Skin and Contour, With or Without Surgery

Are you bothered by wrinkles, loose skin, or loss of jaw-line angularity? You’re not alone. [...]