Like every year before it, 2014 saw an increase in interest in cosmetic surgery by both men and women. As techniques improve and recovery times shorten, more and more people find greater happiness when their appearance and their self-esteem are improved through cosmetic surgery. During this past year we’ve seen a number of interesting stories […]

While you may be tempted to toast to a successful plastic surgery operation or knock one back at a holiday party, most doctors wouldn’t recommend it. Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t chase your cosmetic procedure with alcohol. Alcohol Increases Swelling After undergoing a surgery, you want your body to be at its desired […]

Summer is a great time to institute a new, healthier diet and exercise regime aimed at taking off those last few – perhaps terribly stubborn – pounds. Exercise and healthy diet are your best defenses against weight gain and in many cases, being near your ideal body weight is a requirement for any weight-reduction procedures […]

Why does our skin change as we age? Prior to our 20s, skin cells, collagen and elastin regenerate very quickly, which gives us our skin a polished, smooth appearance. But as we age everything regenerates more slowly, so our skin begins to look a little dull and to lose its firmness in places we wish […]

While the pursuit of beauty is one reason to consider plastic surgery, there are many others. From reconstructive surgery to rebuilding self-esteem, the cosmetic surgery industry offers more than perfect lips and enviable thighs. Here are five examples of cosmetic surgery demonstrates the perfect harmony of health and science. Reconstructive Surgery – Reconstructive procedures can […]

Exposed or in clothing, women aspire to achieve the most shapely and attractive contour of thighs and legs. Certainly, genetics plays a significant role in lower extremity shape, although there is much we can do to improve and refine the appearance. Adherence to a fitness regimen that combines a healthy diet and both cardio and […]

A recent study offers one more reason to layer on the sun block and eat your fruits and veggies. The study, published in the British journal “Evolution and Human Behaviour” indicates that a diet rich in carotenoids increases skin yellowness, which may be perceived as being more healthful than tanned skin. A healthy appearance has […]

Although the popularity and awareness of plastic surgery is nothing new (and is only on the rise), a certain stigma still exists when someone has undergone a cosmetic procedure. Controversy over altering one’s appearance by going under the knife is unlikely to fade for the foreseeable future, but we should all consider the proper etiquette […]

Today’s modern man, often known as the metrosexual man, no longer needs to hide the fact that he cares about his appearance. Where, once upon a time, cosmetic surgery typically applied mainly to women, an increasing number of men are now going under the knife in order to achieve the perfect look. In fact, according […]

The term plastic surgery comes from the Greek word plastike (teckhne) or the art of modeling or sculpting. The profession dates back to approximately 800 BC in Indea where forehead flaps were utilized to reconstruct amputated noses. The ancient Egyptians and Romans also performed plastic surgery to restore defects in ears and lips and enhance […]