iPhone app iPad app Android phone app Android tablet app

Cosmetic Surgery

Woman Nearly Performed Cosmetic Surgery On Herself

HuffPost Live | Posted 04.24.2013 | HuffPost Live 321
Read More: Labia, HuffPost Live, Self Esteem, Surgery, Self Confidence, Sex, Health, Live Video, Labiaplasty, Vagina, Cosmetic Surgery, HuffPost Live 321 News

The quest for beauty has women going to extremes to have a flawless body. Much like breast augmentation, is labiaplasty creating a new standard of per...

Read Whole Story

WATCH: My 'Designer Vagina' Changed My Life

HuffPost Live | Posted 04.24.2013 | HuffPost Live 321
Read More: Labia, HuffPost Live, Self Esteem, Surgery, Self Confidence, Sex, Health, Live Video, Live Videohuffpost Live, Labiaplasty, Vagina, Cosmetic Surgery, HuffPost Live 321 News

The quest for beauty has women going to extremes to have a flawless body. Much like breast augmentation, is labiaplasty creating a new standard of per...

Read Whole Story

Why I Decided My Toddler Needed Plastic Surgery

Parenting.com | Posted 04.24.2013 | Parents
Read More: Birthmark, Hemangioma, Cosmetic Surgery, Children and Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Parents News
Parenting.com

People who knew Chloe saw a spunky, smiley, and beautiful kid; strangers just stared at that thing on her head. The pediatrician brushed off my concerns, saying it was just a cosmetic issue. But I couldn't help the nagging feeling that her birthmark would always enter the room before she did.

Read Whole Story

Dr. Bill Dorfman: He Who Does the Giving, Receives the Greatest Gift

Getrude Matshe | Posted 04.15.2013 | Impact
Read More: Dental Health, Getrude Matshe, Bill Dorfman, Oprah Winfrey, Charity, Parenting, Giving, Smiling, Cosmetic Surgery, Leap Foundation, Teenagers, Impact News
Getrude Matshe

Not only does Dr. Dorfman bring smiles to his Hollywood clientele, he also helps women in the community who are victims of domestic violence. Restoring their smiles gives them confidence to go back to work.

Read Whole Story

Teased About Your Looks? Bullying That Goes Under the Radar

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 04.15.2013 | Parents
Read More: Bullying, Self-Confidence, Appearance, Bullies, Redheads, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Child Therapy, education123, Physical Appearance, Anti-Bullying, Red Hair, Teasing, School Bullies, Body Image, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Parents News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

How do we distinguish the angst and insecurities felt by most teenagers from the pain resulting from bullying? Does all teasing between kids warrant prohibition, or is there room for some joking and fooling around? When things clearly go too far, who should intervene?

Read Whole Story

The Asian Face and the Rise of Cosmetic Surgery

Andrew Lam | Posted 03.21.2013 | Home
Read More: West, East, Plastic Surgery, Vietnam, Discrimination, Cosmetic Surgery, Beauty, Asian, China, Korea, Women, Seoul, Standard Idea of Beauty, Japanese, Home News
Andrew Lam

Almost 4 decades ago, fresh from the refugee camp of Vietnam, I was first made acutely aware of my own Asian looks by a schoolyard bully in my junior ...

Read Whole Story

The Present and Future Of Breast Enhancement

Anthony Youn, M.D., FACS | Posted 05.13.2013 | Science
Read More: Statistics, Gummy-Bear-Breast-Implants, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants, The-American-Society-for-Aesthetic-Plastic-Surgery, Stem Cells, Saline Implants, Dr Anthony Youn, Ideal Implant, Silicone Implants, Breasts, FDA Approvals, Breast Enhancement, Allergan, Cosmetic Surgery, Science News
Anthony Youn, M.D., FACS

The statistics are in. 2012 is officially the year of the silicone breast implant.

Read Whole Story

Thigh Gap A Growing Obsession Online... But Not Necessarily At The Surgeon's Office

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 04.01.2013 | Style
Read More: Thinspo, Plastic Surgery Trends, Thigh Gap Tumblr, Thigh Liposuction, Plastic Surgery, Thigh-Gap, Thigh Gap Liposuction, Skinny Thighs, Thigh Gap, Thinspiration, Liposuction, Cosmetic Surgery, Thigh Gap Photos, Style News

"I used to think there was just fat and skinny," a wise girl once told us. "But apparently there's lots of things that can be wrong on your body." ...

Read Whole Story

New Study Shows That Botox Is Not Just For Hollywood Glitterati

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Adams | Posted 02.19.2013 | Style
Read More: Style News, Video, Fillers, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Laser Surgery, Botox Injections, Cosmetic Surgery, Botox, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Style News

Lest you think that Botox is only for the ageless Hollywood glitterati and "Real Housewives" cast members, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons ha...

Read Whole Story

Boise Bars Bestow Bizarre Prize: A Free Boob Job

The Huffington Post | Ryan Grenoble | Posted 02.11.2013 | Small Business
Read More: Mardi Gras Free Boob Job, Video, Boise Idaho, Boise Idaho Boob Job, Mardi Gras Breast Augmentation, Idaho Free Breast Augmentation, Boob Job, Mardi Gras, Cosmetic Surgery, Beads for Boobs, Small Business News

To celebrate Mardi Gras properly, bars in Boise, Idaho, have opted for an unusual door prize in attempt to perk up customers: a free boob job. The ...

Read Whole Story

Which Countries Get The Most Plastic Surgery?

The Huffington Post | Kavitha A. Davidson | Posted 01.31.2013 | World
Read More: Plastic Surgery Study, Video, Top Plastic Surgery Countries, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery, Most Plastic Surgery, Most Cosmetic Surgery in the World, Top Cosmetic Surgery Countries, Plastic Surgery Report, Cosmetic Surgery, Botox, World News

It's been almost three years since Drs. Troy and McNamara hung up their scalpels, yet the plastic surgery craze is showing no signs of slowing down. ...

Read Whole Story

Beauty That's Here To Stay: It's About Time

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 03.24.2013 | Women
Read More: Aging Gracefully, Baby Boomers, Aging, Makeup Trends, Authentic Beauty, 2013 Golden Globes, Dermatology, Beauty, Makeup, Jodi Foster, Cosmetic Procedures, Celebrity Beauty, Plastic Surgery, Authenticity, Boomers, Cosmetic Surgery, Golden Globes 2013, Women News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

Rather than fighting the aging process, more women seem to be coming to terms with it. They are redefining what it means to be beautiful -- at age 50, 60 and beyond -- and are wearing that new definition proudly on their faces.

Read Whole Story

12 Celebs Saying No To Plastic Surgery

The Huffington Post | Shelley Emling | Posted 12.12.2012 | Fifty
Read More: Plastic Surgery Kim Basinger, Aging Gracefully, Kim Basinger, Julianne Moore, Jodie Foster, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Meryl Streep, Plastic Surgery, Kim Basinger Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, post50, Plastic Surgery Is Wrong, Fifty News

Actress Kim Basinger may have turned 59 this month, but she's being praised by her daughter Ireland for her youthful appearance and for her apparent d...

Read Whole Story

I Spent $70,000 On Plastic Surgery Because of Bullies

HuffPost Live | Posted 11.28.2012 | HuffPost Live 321
Read More: HuffPost Live, Video, Bully, Bullying, Health, Plastic Surgery, HuffPost Live Clips, Nancy Redd, Bullies, Self-Esteem, Cosmetic Surgery, Confidence, School Bullying, HuffPost Live 321 News

Nancy Redd hosted a segment on HuffPost Live that explored the link between teenage bullying, low self-esteem, and plastic surgery. She spoke with Lau...

Read Whole Story

Mother-Daughter Plastic Surgery Is A Thing, Guys

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 10.18.2012 | Style
Read More: Daughter Plastic Surgery, Video, Mother-Daughter Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Mother-Daughter Cosmetic Surgery, Mother Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Style News

For families that like bonding over intense pain.

Read Whole Story

6 Extreme Body Enhancements to Expect in the Next 10 Years

Anthony Youn, M.D., FACS | Posted 12.15.2012 | Science
Read More: Plastic Surgery, Extreme Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Stem Cells, Bionics, Body Modification, Science News
Anthony Youn, M.D., FACS

In the next 10 years, I suspect that today's 'extreme plastic surgery' treatments will seem like run-of-the-mill procedures. The future is likely to bring us astonishingly advanced, and increasingly unusual ways to enhance our bodies.

Read Whole Story

Acupuncture for Beauty: Facelift and Health Lift

Dr. Jingduan Yang | Posted 11.24.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Tao Institute, Aging, Facial, Chinese Medicine, Natural Healing, Acupuncture, Health, Wrinkles, Facelift, Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery, Health Care, Botox, Dr-Jingduan-Yang, Health and Beauty, Natural Health, Beauty and Skin, Beauty-Ideas, Beauty Ideas, Healthy Living News
Dr. Jingduan Yang

Because acupuncture does not act on a superficial level like Botox, fillers, or plastic surgery do, it really improves the health and wellness of your face and body. It energizes you physically, mentally, and spiritually. It brings true health and true beauty to a person.

Read Whole Story

When Is More Not Always Better? Advances in Science That Raise Important Questions

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 11.13.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Steriods, Jet Lag, Cosmetic Surgery, Drug Side Effects, Melky Cabrera, Sidenafil, Erectile Dysfunction, Cosmetic Procedures, Viagra, Attention Deficit Disorder, Lance Armstrong, Healthy Living Health News, Prescription Drugs, Cheating, ADHD Drugs, Healthy Living News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

While advances in science no doubt help us in countless ways, and in no way am I suggesting we impede the development of medicines that improve the quality of our lives, we need to keep a watchful eye on the cultural pressures some unwittingly create.

Read Whole Story

Understanding Liposuction -- Four Ways to Make It Safe, Effective and Long-lasting

Michael Yaremchuk, M.D. | Posted 10.31.2012 | Style
Read More: Liposuction, Healthy Living, Cosmetic Surgery, Mike Boyle, Diet, Exercise, Plastic Surgery, Style News
Michael Yaremchuk, M.D.

The safety, efficacy and even longevity of liposuction depend on an educated patient. Here are frequently asked questions that, when answered, will best position you for a desirable outcome.

Read Whole Story

WATCH: Nip Tuck Vacations

Karen Schaler | Posted 10.30.2012 | Travel
Read More: Plastic Surgery Tips, Cheap Plastic Surgery, Medical Tourism, Plastic Surgery, Women, Doctor John Corey, Tips for Medical Tourism, Healthy, Travel Therapy, Travel, Cosmetic Surgery, Travel Therapy Videos, Travel News
Karen Schaler

The hot topic right now is what I call "Nip Tuck Vacations," in which people are going abroad in search of cheap plastic surgery in destinations where they can also get in a vacation at the same time.

Read Whole Story

Bullied Teen Who Had Free Plastic Surgery Ready To Forgive But Won't Forget

Posted 08.16.2012 | Home
Read More: Little Baby Face Foundation, Plastic Surgery to Fight Bullying, Teen Plastic Surgery, Video, Corrective Surgery, Nadia Isle, Plastic Surgery, Teen Cosmetic Surgery, Poll, Cosmetic Surgery, School Bullying, Thomas Romo, Home News

Nadia Ilse, the 14-year-old girl from Georgia who went under the knife to counteract years of bullying for her looks, had a great first day at school....

Read Whole Story

Hey Justin: Aging Isn't An Illness That Has To Be Cured

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 10.13.2012 | Fifty
Read More: Propecia, Cosmetic Surgery, Prince William, Justin Bieber, Hair Loss, Bullying, Ageism, Age Discrimination, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures, Karen Klein, Aging, Propecia Side Effects, Youth Obsession, Slideexpand, Fifty News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

Perhaps it's my sensitivity to these kinds of issues, but did anyone else interpret Justin Bieber's offhand remark about Prince Williams' thinning hair, as a reflection of larger cultural issues?

Read Whole Story

Get Full Lips Without Plastic Surgery

The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
Read More: Makeup How To, Lipgloss Tips, Makeup Tricks, Beauty and Skin, Makeover Madness, Beauty, Makeup, Fake Fuller Lips, Video, How to Get Full Lips, Fuller Lips, Beauty Tricks, Plastic Surgery, Full Lips, Beauty Tips, Cosmetic Surgery, Full Lips Without Surgery, Style News

While there are at least 25 reasons why plastic surgery isn't smart, that hasn't stopped Americans from spending billions to go under the knife. Howev...

Read Whole Story

A Solution To Bullying: Where Do We Draw The Line?

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 09.30.2012 | Home
Read More: Teen Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Bullying, Nadia Isle, Baby Face Foundation, Cosmetic Surgery, Bullying Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Bullying, Little Baby Face Foundation, Teen Plastic Surgery, Anti-Bullying, Little Baby Face, Bullying Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Bullying, Teens Plastic Surgery, Teens Cosmetic Surgery, Home News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

A solution to bullying that involves surgical procedures is a terrible message to give both bullies and their victims. We need to be encouraging young people to admire and embrace differences -- and that starts from an early age.

Read Whole Story

PHOTOS: Aspiring Celeb Suffers Botched Lip Injections

Posted 07.31.2012 | Style
Read More: Laura Summers Lips, Video, Laura Summers Plastic Surgery, Laura Summers Photos, Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong, Laura Summers Model, Laura Summers Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Laura Summers, Slideexpand, Lip Job Gone Wrong, Style News

"From the age since I can remember I have always wanted to be [a] celebrity," Laura Summers writes on her splashy website, "Why ?!?! Because I wanted ...

Read Whole Story