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2016 certainly was an eventful year—and the cosmetic surgery world was no exception. Beauty technology boomed, ushering in a wave of new minimally invasive treatments and interactive apps. Changing attitudes toward cosmetic enhancements facilitated new treatment trends. Let’s take a look at select cosmetic surgery milestones of 2016. Beauty apps… Read More »

We are pleased to welcome our recently board certified cosmetic surgeons to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. These surgeons have proven their dedication and commitment to cosmetic surgery, and we congratulate them on their well-deserved success! After years of hard work, including graduating from an accredited medical school and… Read More »

Have a big event coming up and can’t wait to show off your younger look after a facelift? You’ll need to do some planning! Use the infographic below to make sure you’re happy, healing, and ready to reveal your changes in time for the big day! Graphic Provided By: American… Read More »

The holidays are all about indulgence: taking time off work, buying special gifts, throwing and attending parties, and treating ourselves to rich seasonal delights. However, this time of the year can also present a challenge: how can you stay healthy over the holidays with so much good food (and so… Read More »

Dermal filler injections are a popular way to temporarily smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, restore youthful volume to an aging face, and enhance cheek and lip contours without surgery or a lengthy recovery time. In the hands of a board certified cosmetic surgeon or licensed physician assistant, or a… Read More »

When we picture a self-conscious 16-year old worrying about her appearance, we might expect to hear complaints about acne outbreaks or perhaps a wish for a conspicuous feature to be larger or smaller. What likely doesn’t come to mind is a desire to look different “down there.” But it is… Read More »

Cosmetic surgery is an investment. Literally speaking, you are investing money into your appearance and accruing confidence as your results take shape. It’s also an investment of time and energy—and you want to make sure your efforts pay off. Cosmetic surgery procedures boast high patient satisfaction rates, and most patients… Read More »

Put yourself in the shoes of a patient about to have cosmetic surgery. It’s very likely that there are specific things you would want to see in a potential surgeon, such as: Board certification reflecting the appropriate experience, education, and training Comprehensive training in cosmetic surgery procedures Experience performing a… Read More »

The desire for shortcuts to a fit body is nothing new—novel “secret weapons” for quick and easy body shaping are constantly brought to market. The latest craze among some celebrities (and, in turn, their fans) is waist training. Waist trainers are tight-fitting corsets worn for specific periods of time to… Read More »

The decision to have cosmetic surgery is incredibly personal, and it can come with a wide range of emotions throughout the entire process—from pre-consultation jitters to post-surgery “blues.” Just as you prepare yourself for the physical side of recovery, you should also know what to expect emotionally as your recover…. Read More »