Cosmetic Surgery News


Plastic-Surgery Group Starts Advice Web Site
But the claim of unbiased information is a bit iffy.

Cosmetic Surgeries Get a Little Nip and Tuck
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/29/fashion/29SKIN.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/04/29/fashion/29SKIN/29SKIN_CA0-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>The five most popular procedures fell in number by nearly 9 percent in 2009, a survey of plastic surgeons, dermatologists and doctors shows.

A Little Too Ready for Her Close-Up?
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/fashion/25natural.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/04/25/fashion/25natural_span/25natural_span-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Ten years ago, actresses had surgery to help their careers. Now it can hurt them.

Awake for Breast Implants? If You Wish
Doctors who tout an “awake” option in breast augmentation say it’s a boon to patient choice and a safer option than general anesthesia.

Appreciating Your Value as You Age
The pursuit of beauty increases anxiety as women age; two doctors and former models have a book to suggest answers.

FACE; Houston, We Have Face-Lift
Quiet revolution in facial cosmetic surgery, noninvasive face-lifts, that has taken place over last five years described; photo

Should Surgeons Meet Patients Online?
In an age when many Web-savvy plastic surgeons answer questions at cosmetic enhancement sites, plenty feel comfortable dispensing opinions to patients they’ve never met.

The Doctor Can See You Now
These days, plastic surgeons offer their opinions on the Web, sometimes for all to see.

You’re Going to Pay for That Tan
The 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services is designed to offset some of the expense of providing health insurance for millions more Americans.

Debating Risk Factors
Could fat injected into the breast spur an undetected cancer’s growth?

SKIN DEEP; Your Own Fat, Relocated
American Society of Plastic Surgeons reverses 20-year-old warning and now accepts fat grafting as safe method of breast augmentation; some patients are attracted to idea that they can get rid of unwanted fat on hips and thighs and increased breast size using their own tissue; doctors warn that surgical procedure is relatively new and results can vary widely depending on surgeon; concerns that fat grafting could make it harder to detect breast cancer have not been proven, but doctors stress need...

A Tax on Nips and Tucks Angers Patients, Surgeons
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/30/health/policy/30cosmetic.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/11/30/us/30cosmetic_CA0/thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Legislation in the Senate would levy a 5 percent tax on elective plastic surgery procedures.

Download the Face of Your Dreams
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/26/fashion/26skin.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/11/25/fashion/26skin-span/thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>A virtual makeover is at your fingertips with beauty-related apps to guide you.

When a Laser Beats a Scalpel
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/fashion/19Skin04.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/11/18/fashion/19skin3-span/thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>When it comes to treating aging skin around the eyes, laser resurfacing can often trump surgery, according to Dr. Michael McGuire, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon.

Surgery at a Spa? Buyer Beware.
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/fashion/05skin.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/11/04/fashion/05skin/thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Medical spas are rapidly growing, and coming under increased scrutiny.