Perception of Beauty

The Quest for Beauty: a Troubling Trend

Robert Tornambe, M.D. | Posted 08.16.2011

Robert Tornambe, M.D.

There has been a flurry of stories lately about the possible benefits of multiple surgical procedures to attain "Classical Beauty". Beauty described ...

The 10 Commandments Of Realistic Beauty

Robert Tornambe, M.D. | Posted 08.06.2011

Robert Tornambe, M.D.

What is realistic beauty? It is an alternative -- and far more appropriate -- interpretation of beauty, differing from society's mainstream, shallow, airbrushed definition.

What Is Beauty? A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective

Robert Tornambe, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Robert Tornambe, M.D.

The word "beauty" is the most overused, misunderstood, poorly defined word in the English language. What makes a woman beautiful? The Holy Grail of beauty has never been completely understood.

Is Fashion Week Bad For Body Image?

Robert Tornambe, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Robert Tornambe, M.D.

We must change our perception of beauty and choose realistic role models. We also must abandon the notion that youth is the only path towards beauty.