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What Is Your Face Shape: Round, Square, Long, Heart or Oval?

Get the facts on how to measure your face to determine your true face shape. Find out if you have a round, oval, long, square or heart-shaped face.

Crepey skin: Treatment, causes, and how to fix it

A look at crepey skin, a common complaint where the skin looks thin and wrinkled. Included is detail on prevention and the role of nutrition.

This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

21 Things To Know Before You Get A Tattoo

Ways to Prevent and Reduce Lines Under Eyes

Lines under your eyes are a normal part of getting older. You can control some things to reduce lines under your eyes like protecting your skin from sun exposure and staying hydrated. We’ll share other ways you can prevent and also reduce lines under eyes with at-home remedies and professional treatment.

Can You Naturally Remove Skin Tags?

Skin tags start off small and fairly insignificant but they can quickly grow and become a problem both because of their appearance and the fact that they can get in the way.<br>The good news about skin tags is that they are harmless and benign - made up of fibrous connective tissues. Find out more about getting rid of them...

What are the risks associated with a face lift?

As you age, your skin becomes less elastic. This loss of elasticity creates skin that sags, causing wrinkles to form. Many people turn to facelift procedures to reduce and remove the wrinkles that have formed, tightening the skin once again. There are a number of facelift options to consider, based on the area you are trying to treat and the extensiveness of the facelift that you seek.

The Benefits Of Plastic Surgery In Long Island

There was a time when there was a real stigma attached to plastic surgery. Those that had this type of procedure were often rich and famous, and often it was all done hush-hush and behind closed doors. People then used to deny having had any surgery even though it was clear that they had. Fortunately, this has …

Plastic surgery improves the health of many

Overdone cosmetic surgeries on celebrities give the field of plastic surgery a bad reputation, but plastic surgeons point out that a significant proportion of surgeries are to repair an injured or disfigured body part, such as reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. Women treated for breast cancer at UMass Memorial Healthcare System meet with a team of specialists, including an oncologist, a radiologist, a geneticist and a plastic surgeon, to determine the best course of treatment.

When it comes to cosmetic surgery trends, buyer beware

Fashion and beauty trends have always come and gone, but the internet and social media have accelerated that process, which could leave some cosmetic surgery patients with buyer's remorse, plastic surgeons say. Breast implants can be replaced with a larger or smaller size, but overly filled lips and cheeks cannot be easily dissolved and can leave behind lax skin when they fade, requiring corrective surgery.

Psychological Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery

It is a fact that psychological benefits can be gained through cosmetic surgery especially for people who suffer from a negative body image.

No Stitches After Cosmetic Surgery?

Is it true that all stitches need to be removed after cosmetic surgery? The short answer is no. In the past, skin sutures (stitches) or skin staple closures needed to be removed after cosmetic surg…

The Many Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Tourism

We’ve all heard the saying “you get what you pay for.” This is true in many instances, including in the world of cosmetic surgery. In recent years, many Americans have traveled abroad in search of …

Is a cosmetic surgeon a plastic surgeon?

When a patient begins a search to find a plastic surgeon, one of the most common things he or she is not aware of is that there is a difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. Cosmetic surgery is performed by many physicians, and unfortunately, some are not under the guidance of a properly credentialed board.

Ask Dr. Whiteman: Common Questions About Cosmetic Surgery

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon of over 25 years, it’s been amazing to see the impact that the internet has had on cosmetic surgery patients. Thanks to readily-available online informat…

When to choose cosmetic surgery, and when not to

Cosmetic surgery can make you look better. And, by making you look better, cosmetic surgery can make you feel better. But a concerted and long-term effort to kick your own butt with exercise and healthy eating can do some of the same things that surgery accomplishes.

Who Should Have Cosmetic Surgery?

Who should have cosmetic surgery? Evaluating appropriate candidates for cosmetic surgery includes several factors. My ultimate concern is for patient safety. I recommend that patients with seri…

Injectables and Cosmetic Surgery: Better Together?

Find out if injectables and cosmetic surgery provide a better overall result for facial rejuvenation.

Is Your Plastic Surgeon REALLY a Plastic Surgeon?

In this Plastic Surgery Secrets, learn why it's important to verify that your doctor is actually a board certified plastic surgeon, and not something else.