With advances in modern cosmetic medicine, patients have several options at their disposal to enhance their appearance. Primarily, patients have four types of procedures available to discuss with their doctors. The first type is surgical procedures. Through surgery, a doctor can reposition tissue or even repair damaged areas. Facelifts, breast augmentation and body contouring fall... Read More
While an increasing number of women are choosing to ditch baby weight through cosmetic procedures, some–even celebrities–are still trying the natural route. Singer Jennifer Hudson is offering some advice to her successor as Weight Watchers pitchwoman and new mom Jessica Simpson. Hudson began her relationship with Weight Watchers after the birth of her own child in... Read More
Cosmetic surgery staple Botox may have another use, this time for patients with serious muscular disorders. The drug has long been used to temporarily weaken or paralyze facial muscles in procedures performed by plastic surgeons, but now the drug is showing promise with stroke survivors and cerebral palsy patients. The principle works the same, but... Read More
Chanel LeBlanc, one of the world’s most respected cosmetic labels, is offering products designed to lighten and even the skin tone. The creams incorporate pearl protein and licorice extracts and are tailored to the specific needs of the customer. Fresh Brightening Foam Cleanser ($60) is designed to clean and purify the skin while offering a soft... Read More
On her talk show, Former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel recently talked about her plastic surgery past and present. The TV star said she’s happy with the results of her plastic surgery. She explained that when she was younger, she had larger breasts due to her heavier weight, and when she lost the weight her shape dissipated... Read More
According to a new report in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal, patients who undergo tummy tuck and liposuction procedures experience a significant improvement in self-esteem and quality of life. The study of 360 patients found that tummy tuck procedures produced a satisfaction rating of 9 out of 10, and a tummy tuck coupled with liposuction... Read More
Phillip Toledano’s exhibit “A New Kind of Beauty” is taking over Los Angeles, and its mirroring the current trends in plastic surgery. The exhibit features artful photos of people who have undergone extensive, if not excessive, plastic surgery. His subjects, called “Botox Botticellis” by many media outlets, have had procedures ranging from injectables and eyelid lifts... Read More
