When a Kansas woman recently sued a plastic surgery clinic and the manufacturer of the procedure she underwent, it raised some important questions about cosmetic procedures and their possible side effects. The procedure in question was a popular fat-reduction procedure that kills fat cells without the downtime associated with traditional liposuction. The suit alleges that following the procedure, the patient … Read More
Rihanna’s Famous Body Launching a New Plastic Surgery Trend
For more than a decade, singer Rihanna has been captivating fans around the world, launching trends with everything from her hairstyle to her makeup and even her clothes. But now, the singer is inspiring a new trend – but this one is a bit more permanent. “Plastic surgeons are reporting a lot of women of color are coming in and … Read More
Is This Once-Popular Plastic Surgery Procedure Becoming a Thing of the Past?
While it’s still one of the more popular plastic surgery procedures here in the United States, rhinoplasties have experienced a sharp decline in the number of procedures since the year 2000. How much of a decline? Well, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the procedure has declined in popularity by 44 percent since the year 2000. So, what’s … Read More
Revenge Makeovers Are All the Rage
When actress Jennifer Aniston recently split from husband Justin Theroux, tabloid magazines trumpeted that the actress, age 49, was set to get what many have referred to as a “revenge makeover.” But today’s revenge makeover looks a whole lot different than it used to. What used to mean a new haircut or a cute new outfit now means everything from … Read More
Plastic Surgery Offers Hope to Injured Soldier
When Shamika Burrage was involved in a devastating car accident in 2016, she was told she was lucky to survive the ordeal at all. In fact, had medical attention been delayed by just 30 minutes, Burrage probably would not have made it out alive. But although Burrage survived, her left ear did not.