Allergan Issues Statement About Breast Implant Quality and Safety
The breast implant manufacturer, Allergan, has released a statement distancing itself from the Poly Implant [...]
A Story of War and Its Impact on Modern Plastic Surgery
In London’s Hunterian Musem, a collection of medical archives is being gathered from World War [...]
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 [...]