Like many before her, Brignoni had traveled to the Caribbean island for its cut-rate plastic surgery tourism. But something went wrong, and the young mother died of a pulmonary embolism, her family said. Hunte, 21, who…

          Springtime is here, and warmer weather means more opportunities to explore the great outdoors. As you prepare for your next adventure by packing up your tent, backpack and portable stove, you also need to consider…

            Arlington Heights, Ill. – As perceived by both patients and doctors, the cosmetic results after “lumpectomy” for breast cancer differ for African-American versus Caucasian women, suggests a pilot study in thePlastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global…

          The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today released its annual procedural statistics reporting that 15.1 million cosmetic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2013, up 3…

          Breast implants come in different costs, sizes, shapes and textures. Some look more natural, while others are more affordable or will attract more attention. Selecting which one is right for you will depend upon your…

                A new consumer trend has couples getting plastic surgery together. One doctor told Team 10 there has been a 30 percent jump in couples getting facelifts and other procedures together over the…

                  The purpose of this study was to identify the specific components of facial aging secondary to smoking, by comparing standardized photographs of identical twins with different smoking histories. During the Twins…

          New risk-scoring tool allows surgeons to better counsel and potentially change an operative plan for women at higher risk for implant failure after mastectomy, Journal of the American College of Surgeonsstudy reports. New research findings published…

                People around the country are discovering an anti-aging breakthrough that is giving patients the opportunity to get the benefits of laser surgery without having to endure several weeks of sometimes-difficult recovery. The…

                The pressure to embody youthfulness — particularly when it comes to our appearances — is an increasingly prominent part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s your mother coloring her grays away or…