The Instagram Face-Lift

Almost every object I encounter is mass-produced — must my face be too?

Friday essay: the ugly history of cosmetic surgery

Looking back at the ugly history of cosmetic surgery should give us the impetus to more fully consider how our own beauty norms are shaped by prejudices including racism and sexism.

The Evolving Face of Cosmetic Surgery

Minimally invasive procedures, from thread and liquid lifts to body contouring and facial rejuvenation, have moved the traditional facelift to the back of the bus. And it doesn't cost an arm or a leg.

The five most surprising cosmetic surgery trends across the globe

Cosmetic procedures are now the surgery of want not need. The multi-billion dollar industry is represented on virtually all television channels and easily accessed online. Many nations have realised the potential for cosmetic tourism, which can be a significant import to a country’s GDP.

What is the difference between a Plastic Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon?

The difference is everything, the difference is nothing. It depends on whose perspective it's coming from. By definition, all plastic surgeons are trained and capable of performing "cosmetic surgery," but not all Cosmetic Surgeons are Plastic Surgeons. What does this mean? It means that the true education, training, and ability of a Plastic Surgeon encompasses ALL that is cosmetic surgery, but those who call themsevles "cosmetic surgeons or cosmetic doctors" are not all Plastic Surgeons.

Cosmetic Surgery That’s Just a Click Away

The world of cosmetic surgery — whether it is wrinkle-zapping Botox shots, breast implants or a full-blown face-lift — is hardly an industry that seems to be a natural candidate for disruption by start-up entrepreneurs. But the industry is no longer limited to celebrities and wealthy socialites. It has become mainstream in recent years, thanks to TV shows like “Botched” and “Extreme Makeover,” as well as infomercial ads promoting the latest age-defying cosmetic products.

Extreme Cosmetic Makeovers - Good or Bad Idea?

Is extreme makeover surgery too great a risk for too little reason? Or is it a medical achievement?

Heidi Montag - Plastic Surgery Addict or Fake It Until You Make It!

Cosmetic surgery is really getting out of hand. Sadly, improving ones image through surgery is now an acceptable, easy way for young people to fix their perceived “flaws”.

Mini-Facelift; Myth or Magic?

The pursuit of a youthful facial appearance may involve everything from moisturizers to facelift surgery, with fillers and Botox bridging the gap in between. A facelift is the biggest step and can be a daunting process. The journey includes local and/or general anesthesia, postoperative swelling and bruising, extended recovery time and hefty plastic surgeon fees. That is exactly the reason why wrinkle fighters like Botox and facial fillers enjoy such wide popularity.

No More Stigma Against Plastic Surgery, Please

Three decades ago, Betty Ford told the world she'd had a facelift. More prominent figures, male and female, should consider doing the same.

Plastic Surgery May Not Actually Make You Prettier

The average increase in a person’s rated attractiveness after facial cosmetic surgery was 0.08 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Seeking Online Stardom? First Buy a New Face

Young women go under the knife to get the ‘online-star face’: big eyes, long nose, high forehead and sharp chin.

The Growing Business of Plastic Surgery Coaches

A new crop of life coaches want to help you get nip/tucked.

The Hidden Dangers Of Cosmetic Surgery

Experts detail the full spectrum of unintended physical, emotional and cultural side effects that may make you think twice about taking nature into your own hands.

The Limits of Cosmetic Surgery

Patients who get facial plastic surgery often assume that they will look younger and more appealing afterward. But a new study, the first to try to quantify attractiveness after a face-lift, brow-lift or eyelid surgery, found only a tiny, insignificant increase in attractiveness.

The Upside of Bad Plastic Surgery

In many ways, Botched continues the tradition of older plastic surgery shows like Extreme Makeover and The Swan, which debuted in 2004 and promised the show’s winner—determined by beauty pageant-like tasks—a chance to score the cosmetic procedure of a lifetime. But Botched does something arguably more sinister than simply exploit insecurities using the classic ugly-duckling trope: It feeds off society's dark tendency to root for other people’s failures—in this case, the gruesome failures of patients desperate for new bodies.

Why Are More and More Teen Girls Getting Cosmetic Genital Surgery?

The Times reports that girls age 18 and under receive fewer than 2 percent of all cosmetic surgeries—they’re mostly ear surgeries, nose jobs, and breast reductions—but nearly 5 percent of all labia surgeries.

Why Do People Get More Cosmetic Procedures During the Holiday Season?

Turns out the big reason for the December surge in cosmetic procedures is mundane: “Downtime,” says Dr. Paul Lorenc, a plastic surgeon who has practiced in New York for 23 years. By and large, Lorenc’s patients are getting facial procedures; the holiday break is the perfect window for recovery, he says, because “you can actually disappear.”

As Aesthetic Tastes Change, Cosmetic Surgery Reversals Are Trending

Plastic surgeons hope the recent wave of reversals serves as a cautionary tale for future generations.

Botox, Fillers & Facelifts: The French-Girl Beauty Secrets They Don't Want You To Know

French women do get work done. They're just better at hiding it.

Don’t Like What You See on Zoom? Get a Face-Lift and Join the Crowd

Cosmetic surgeons say business is booming after elective surgery opened up, with quarantine proving a time to heal in secrecy from renovation of face and body.

Plastic surgery: why chasing physical perfection always ends in tears

As former supermodel Linda Evangelista reveals her years of anguish after operations, history shows that nature usually wins.

The Scoop on Breasts

A plastic surgeon busts the myths. Whether you want to augment them, lift them, reduce them, or embrace them just the way they are, you’ll get the inside scoop about breasts and cosmetic breast surgery in The Scoop on Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths.

You Want a Prettier What?!

You won't believe the parts some women are tinkering with in their quest for so-called perfection.

Boom in Cosmetic Surgery Linked to Age Discrimination

It is not coincidental that injectable botulinum toxin treatments have increased by more than 800 percent since 2000. A new study suggests the boom in cosmetic surgery and procedures is fueled by age discrimination.

Can Botox and Cosmetic Surgery Chill Our Relationships With Others?

Experts say mirroring another person’s facial expressions is essential not only for recognizing emotion, but also for feeling it.

Cosmetic facial procedures are not risk free – here are some of the most popular

Our faces are one of the most exposed areas of our bodies. Eventually, exposure to hot and cold, chemicals and the sun’s UV radiation take their toll and the face shows signs of ageing, including sunspots, puffy eyes, crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. And although there are a number of procedures to reverse these signs of ageing, they aren’t without risks.

Cosmetic Procedures

Cosmetic plastic surgery includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve appearance and self-esteem. Healthy individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations are appropriate candidates for cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgery is a personal choice and should be done for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit an ideal image. Because it is elective, cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance.

Cosmetic Surgery: Is It Science or Art?

It is not uncommon, these days, to refer to cosmetic surgeons as "half artists." The doctors are not averse to being called so; in fact, they are eager to exploit this trend.

Fake butts, fake followers: an Instagram-famous plastic surgeon talks medical ethics

There are a lot of ethical problems when it comes to portraying honest descriptions of work. Some surgeons are photoshopping their before-and-afters, or using Facetune, or showing the same patients over and over. It’s horrendous what’s going on. I try to give a complete and accurate picture by showing a lot of pre-op and post-op videos.

I Asked Instagram's Favourite Cosmetic Surgeon to Make Me One of Her 'Dolls'

Talking to Dr Naomi, it's clear she eats, sleeps, and breathes cosmetic surgery. She spends her rare free moments on Instagram: pouring over images of celebrities, scrutinising the ageing process, deconstructing the faces of Kylie and Bella, and trying to work out how other cosmetic surgeons have tweaked them into perfection.

I Got Plastic Surgery To Compete In Pageants — & I'm Not Alone

In the pageant world, breast implants and nose jobs don't just come with the territory — they're offered for free to contestants who want a leg up.

More and more men are getting plastic surgery. A doctor explains why.

Procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, and fillers have soared among men in recent years.

People Reveal the Moment They Decided to Get Plastic Surgery

We spoke to the recipients of breast augmentations, hair transplants, top surgeries, and ear pinnings.

Plastic Surgeons Are Mostly Men, But Their Patients Are Mostly Women

Men make up 85 percent of board-certified plastic surgeons. If, in 2016, you selected one of those surgeons at random, you would have been nearly six times more likely to wind up with a man than with a woman.

Plastic Surgery and the Secret World of Instagram Dolls

An Instagram community of “doll pages” lets women find valuable information about body-sculpting journeys.

Safety before profits: why cosmetic surgery is ripe for regulation

Cosmetic surgery is not a recognised branch of medicine, so operators are only required to have a general medical degree. These doctors are able to operate in an environment with few minimum standards and no inspection system to ensure patients are not at increased risk of harm. Relying on doctors alone to provide safe operating environments in such a lucrative and competitive environment is unrealistic and naive

Scientific Advances Are Making Plastic Surgery Safer And More Efficient Than Ever

Technologies are improving, especially for preoperative planning. A lot more resources are now available to help us create personalized solutions for plastic surgery problems; therefore, making the surgical procedure far more precise.

Selfie face distortion is driving people to get nose jobs

Selfies make our noses look 30 percent larger than they really are, plastic surgeons warn.

Tess Holliday Doesn't Want People to Get Cosmetic Procedures 'to Fit Into a Trend'

More and more people are looking to enhance their appearance by way of injectables, cosmetic treatments, and surgeries, and studies show use of social media increases desire for such procedures. But model Tess Holliday has a message for those who might seek out elective cosmetic procedures: "Don't do anything to your body to fit into a trend. Don't do it."

The five most surprising cosmetic surgery trends around the globe

Cosmetic procedures are now the surgery of want not need. The multi-billion dollar industry is represented on virtually all television channels and easily accessed online. Many nations have realised the potential for cosmetic tourism, which can be a significant import to a country’s GDP.

The nobody-nose job: how the pandemic led to a rise in plastic surgery

Wanting to emerge from lockdown ‘better’ versions of themselves, some people are turning to drastic measures.

The Stealthy Lies People Tell to Cover up Their Plastic Surgery

Because we all have a dirty little secret or two.

When it comes to cosmetic surgery, appearances can be deceiving

Kate* had no idea that underpinning the lower cost of her procedure was a lack of training, expertise and anaesthetic support.

You Want a Prettier What?!

As unusual as that may sound, more and more young women are monkeying around with their body parts. They're shortening their toes, padding their butts with implants and downsizing their labia (yes, labia) to make them more "attractive." These are the new extreme--or, as some docs have dubbed them, "fashion" surgeries. And while they aren't nearly as common as, say, breast implants or nose jobs, they're getting more popular