When the New York Times famously published the Angelina Jolie-penned op-ed “My Medical Choice” on May 14, 2013, the actress/director/humanitarian’s admission that she underwent an elective double mastectomy came as a shock to many of her fans around the world. As Jolie told it, she underwent genetic testing for the BRCA1 gene following the untimely loss of her mother, … Read More
Summer Surgery Tips
With the summer equinox coming up soon and everyone’s minds already dreaming of barbecues and beach days, you may think it’s the wrong time of year to consider a plastic surgery procedure. But believe it or not, summer can be one of the most convenient times to get a plastic surgery procedure. Here’s why!
What’s Normal: Recovering from Breast Augmentation
Undergoing a breast-augmentation surgery can be an exciting yet confusing time in your life. On one hand, you have the look you’ve been dreaming of, but on the other hand, though usually well tolerated by most patients, recovery can be painful, and getting used to your new look can be a challenge. Whether you are already healing from a … Read More
Should Plastic Surgeons Operate on Kids?
It was the otoplasty procedure heard ’round the world – or at least the country. When 11-year-old Bella Harrington’s otoplasty (otherwise known as an ear-pinning surgery) was featured on the tabloid news show “Inside Edition,” reaction to the procedure was mixed at best. Harrington received the procedure from Midlothian, Virginia-based plastic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu, and was shown sobbing with … Read More
Should American Parents Worry About K-Pop’s Obsession with Plastic Surgery?
You may have never heard the term K-Pop before, but your teens probably have. It sounds like it could be anything from the latest energy drink to a colorful new breakfast cereal, but believe it or not, it isn’t food – it’s a generic name for an anything-but-generic music movement based in South Korea, and it’s sweeping the globe at … Read More