Philadelphia — For women undergoing breast reconstruction, professional tattoo artists can achieve “aesthetically superior” results by creating realistic three-dimensional tattoos of the nipple and surrounding areola, according to a report in the May…

          Skin laxity and fat buildup under the chin is a common concern among facial aesthetic patients. Although surgery has long been the mainstay for reducing fat in this area, which is also known as the…

            If you are unhappy with your appearance and want to make a change, a plastic surgeon may be able to help you. But before considering these procedures, you should talk with the plastic surgeon…

            When 18-year-old Linda Perez went in for breast augmentation surgery in Miami, Fla., last August, she was a fun-loving, spirited mother to a little boy. Today, roughly three months after she woke from a…

          Over time, different factors can reduce the youthful appearance of skin, especially on the face. These factors can include exposure to the sun, nutritional habits and genetics of the individual. Both Restylane and Radiesse are dermal…

          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…