An article published in the current issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery discusses the factors that motivate young women to undergo procedures such as breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and abdominoplasty. A survey conducted on 3500 (1862 respondents) young women in northern Norway revealed specific factors –both physical and psychological –that can predict an interest in [...]

“I think I have more of a petite face and my nose was kind of overbearing,” says Allison, a teenager from Staten Island.  Allison explains her desire to undergo rhinoplasty, how she found a board-certified plastic surgeon, and how the surgery changed her life. She’s featured in this video on Project Beauty, a brand new [...]

If Allergan Inc is an accurate meter of demand for plastic surgery then an economic recovery is definitely in the works for plastic surgeons. First quarter earnings for the Botox maker are way up. Second quarter forecasts, according to the Wall Street Journal, are way ahead of expectations.  Given the procedure statistics just released by [...]