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Different breast lift incisions and how they work

Gravity alone takes a heavy toll on the position and shape of a woman’s breasts. Factor in common occurrences such as weight fluctuation, and childbirth and it’s clear why breast lift procedures are so popular. What is a breast lift? A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that uses strategically placed […]

When patients are contemplating facial plastic surgery the first thing that comes to mind is making the face more attractive. Plastic surgery often springs from a desire to look younger and more attractive. But it may not be possible to have both. A recent study published in The Journal of the […]

Sometimes patients call up and ask for discounts when undergoing plastic surgery like a tummy tuck. Some patients even ask for free surgery because of certain hardships. Many plastic surgeons will make considerations for certain situations. For example, several plastic surgeons participate in programs for domestic violence that provide free surgery such […]

The choice to tell people about your plastic surgery can be as personal as the choice to have it in the first place. What if there was a way to keep onlookers so in the dark that they couldn’t pinpoint the source of your new and improved look? Keeping others […]

A London-based plastic surgeon has found what he believes are the perfect breast proportions, according to a formula he created that is backed by public opinion. According to Dr. Patrick Malluci, this ideal breast has an ideally placed nipple meridian, which he believes to be 45 percent of the breast […]

On a recent edition of Beauty Stories, Kelly Osbourne discussed her relationship with makeup, hairstyles, and beauty in general. The actress and reality star, now 32, also stated that she is “pro pro pro plastic surgery,” going on to discuss both breast lift and the minimally invasive facelift technique known as a lifestyle […]

Can Botox actually change your life? For talk show host Kelly Ripa, it seems maybe it has. Ripa was a guest on the Bravo show “Watch What Happens Live” recently when she made that claim to host Andy Cohen. Cohen asked Ripa about her beauty routine and favorite products. Her […]

Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco recently posted a photo on her Instagram that appeared as if maybe she had a nose job. The actress, however, replied that she had instead undergone sinus surgery to allow for normal breathing. It’s an answer we often hear from celebrities, and many people […]

We are often asked if it is OK to have otoplasty performed if the patient has piercings. The answer would depend on where the piercings are. A normal earlobe piercing is fine, but a piercing on the helix of the ear cartilage would have to be removed because it is […]

No matter how accepting we are of the aging process, there are some wrinkles on the face we would prefer to live without. One of these wrinkles is the perioral wrinkles, which are the fine or deep lines that occur around the mouth and lips. These wrinkles are caused by […]