You may have seen them on Instagram celebrities or targeted ads in your Facebook feeds – they’re corset-like garments called “waist trainers” that are supposed to change the shape of your waistline when worn for extended periods of time. Unlike the corsets worn throughout history, today’s waist trainers no longer require laces, instead relying on zippers and hook-and-eye closures to … Read More
Saying ‘I Do’ to Cosmetic Surgery
It may not seem like it, but wedding season is right around the corner. With the average couple paying between $2,500 and $10,000 for wedding photos, the pressure to look your best can be pretty intense. That’s why many men and women are turning to plastic surgery to fix imperfections before their big day. After all, wedding photos aren’t just … Read More
Five Things to Do Right Now to Get a New Look for the New Year
With the new year right around the corner, many people have already started thinking about their resolutions for 2018. Whether it’s to get healthy, try to look younger or finally get rid of that stubborn body fat, there are a lot of things you can do right now to help ensure success with your New Year’s resolutions.
Illegal Plastic Surgery Ring Highlights Dangers of Plastic Surgery Tourism
Police in Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea, recently disbanded an illegal plastic surgery ring. According to reports by the Jeonam Regional Police Agency, the ring was headed by a 45-year-old woman with the last name of Lee, who ran a local hair salon. Though Lee’s salon was used for legal and legitimate salon practices, it was also used for illegal … Read More
It’s Not Illegal to Lie About Medical Specialties in Some Areas
When seeking a plastic surgeon, many patients think they’re doing their due diligence by looking for all the right qualities: an excellent portfolio, a fair price and good patient reviews. But many patients take one very important piece of information for granted: board certification. Board certification is a rigorous set of standards set forth by a governing board of specialists … Read More