IN this anti-aging age, perhaps it’s unsurprising that vampires ancient, but with forever-young skin are a cultural obsession. Now a cosmetic treatment to fill in wrinkles or to plump up hollow cheeks is being marketed as a “vampire filler” or…

Abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck, as it is more commonly known is a cosmetic surgery procedure that tightens the muscles and removes loose skin and fat from the abdomen so that it appears flat and toned. Mostly associated with “mommy…

After decades of wanting bigger, rounder breasts, women are increasingly choosing altitude over amplitude. And modern science has a new array of breast-lift techniques to give them exactly that. In the popular conception of breast surgery, women who seek out…

Nothing can stop the aging process. But for those with the money and motivation, cosmetic surgery can reverse at least some of the ravages of time. A lot of people are willing to pay a high price for a more…

The Promise Take a “natural” hormone the body makes during pregnancy — and lose a lot of weight? That’s the promise that’s turned the hCG Diet — named after that hormone — into a craze that just won’t quit. If…

A recent study out of Belgium presents what the authors call “a novel approach” to large-volume gluteal augmentation. Working on the basis that a simple, reproducible surgical technique for gluteal shaping and augmentation with autologous fat is needed, the authors…

Background Breast augmentation is usually performed to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. Surgery can often improve an individual’s self-image. Historically, breast enlargement was accomplished by 1 of 4 methods, with varying degrees of success. Inert materials…

To treat excess fat, reduction via liposuction is a no-brainer. But how do newer technology-based solutions fit in? The jury is still out according to several industry experts. In the March issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times (CST), Dr. Jane Petro,…

(Abdominoplasty) Are sit-ups just not giving you the taut tummy you desire? If you’ve got a little too much flab or excess skin in your abdomen that won’t diminish with diet or exercise, you may want to consider an abdominoplasty,…

Johns Hopkins plastic surgeon Kristen Parker Broderick answers commonly asked questions about body contouring. Reaching your goal weight is a significant achievement, whether through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery. But after losing 100 pounds, you may notice some excess…