Plastic Surgery Blog

Plastic surgery can be a life-changing experience. But covering the cost is a challenge for many patients. Unless you’re getting reconstructive surgery to treat an injury or illness, it’s unlikely that your insurance will cover even a small portion of your procedure. “Consumers should be aware that cosmetic surgery is not covered under insurance, so […]

ASAPS Members Discuss Long Lasting Facial Rejuvenation A face lift can make you look 10-12 years younger, but how long will the results last? Members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery gathered last weekend to discuss facial rejuvenation techniques and their longevity. A panel discussion called “How Long Will My Facelift Last, Doctor?” […]

Choosing the right breast implant size can be challenging. Fortunately, there are many new ways to visualize the expected results of breast augmentation. You could choose to buy Allergan’s Natrelle implant sizing kit, or undergo Vectra 3D imaging to see a picture of what you might look like after surgery. Or you could try the […]

In a recent interview, Jenny McCarthy, former Playboy playmate and star of the NBC show Love in the Wild, revealed her simple beauty routine to Life & StyleMagazine. Apparently she’s into fixing her frown lines with Botox every few months. How does Jenny still look so great? “I’m an obvious Botox user,” she tells the […]

Plastic surgeons performed more than 20,000 chin augmentation procedures last year, according to new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The statistics show that chin augmentation is the fastest growing trend in plastic surgery, across all major patient demographics. The society says the trend may be driven in part by increased usage […]

The Mayo Clinic recently announced results of a study that shows an alarming rise in skin cancer rates among young women. Melanoma in particular, one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer, is eight times higher than it was 40 years ago. Instead of national cancer databases, the researchers looked at a “well-defined population” […]

Barbara Walters Sits Down with the Queen of Plastic Surgery During an interview with Barbara Walters last month, Joan Rivers was candid as usual talking about her experience with plastic surgery. Joan says she has undergone two face lifts, numerous injectable filler treatments, a breast reduction and a tummy tuck. Her main motivation for doing […]

ABC 6 News in Columbus recently told the story of Yvonne Melendrez, a woman competing in the Arnold Fitness Expo who says she chose a breast augmentation to achieve balance. People gather around Mr. Schwarzenegger during the Arnold Fitness Expo. Photo Credit: Arnold! by A. Blight, on Flickr She tells reporters that although she feels […]

Last night at the 84th Academy Awards, a documentary called “Saving Face” took home an Oscar for best documentary short. The film is about women in Pakistan who survived acid attacks. With the help of a plastic surgeon, they are now moving on with their lives. Most women who experience this type of trauma aren’t […]

The ASPS statistics for 2011 confirm a trend that has been building in the industry for years. Minimally invasive procedures like Botox, lip enhancement and laser hair removal top the wish list of many patients in America. Of the 13.8 million procedures performed by plastic surgeons in 2011, nearly 12.2 million of them were classified […]