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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.

This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

Find Out Your Face Shape Once and for All

How I Found the Right Bras After Mastectomy and Reconstruction

A contributor to Self shares what she describes as her "three-year journey of finding the most beautiful, comfortable, and fake-boob-friendly bras" after undergoing a preventive double mastectomy.

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars: Chemical Peels, Laser Treatments Can Help Clear Skin

Dermatological treatments, from lasers to chemical peels, can help prevent and reduce the appearance of acne scars.

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...

Questions to ask your liposuction surgeon

Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your liposuction consultation.

The No Surprises Act: What Do Plastic Surgeons Need to Know? : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

of this review is to briefly summarize the history of surprise billing, describe the regulations of the No Surprises Act, and examine the impact this legislation will have on the field of plastic surgery<br>Methods<br>A PubMed and Google Scholar literature search was conducted on out-of-network billing, or surprise bills, and the No Surprises Act. Media outlets, governmental agencies, and local and national medical organizations were…

Update on Liposuction: What All Plastic Surgeons Should Know : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

king liposuction. 4. Describe ways to optimize outpatient liposuction<br>Summary<br>Liposuction is one of the most common procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons and is likely greatly underestimated, given underreporting of office procedures and the number of non–plastic surgeons performing these operations. With the ever-increasing popularity of liposuction, various methodologies and technology have been designed to make this task simpler and faster for the surgeon and…

Social Media Guidelines for Young Plastic Surgeons and... : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

e highly ranked have social media opportunities for their residents, yet clear rules to guide implementation of social media programming in residency have remained unspecified. These guidelines and pitfalls can be used to inform a productive and professional entry into plastic surgery social media use for the resident and young plastic surgeon. Details regarding specific platform use to maximize exposure are provided. The core principles of…

Finding The Plastic Surgeon For You

Whether it’s Kybella, breast augmentation or fat grafting you’re considering, always work with a plastic surgeon who has your best interest in mind.

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.

Find a Trusted and Reliable Plastic Surgeon

Making the decision to get plastic surgery is a very important one. Equally important is choosing a trusted and reliable plastic surgeon to perform...

Survey: 70% of plastic surgeons use fat grafting techniques

Autologous fat grafting has re-emerged as a popular option for breast reconstruction following cancer treatment, according to a survey of American Society of Plastic Surgeons members by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. According to the findings in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 70% of surgeons said they used fat grafting techniques, and 62% said they used it for reconstructive applications while 28% used it for aesthetic purposes.

Plastic Surgeons Wives: Pressured to Look Perfect?

Useful Flaps for Plastic Surgeons to Know : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

tion. This article describes the use of different flaps that the author has found useful in his practice. Some of these flaps are mainstream, whereas others are not. The article does not suggest that these are the only flaps that one should use, nor does it go into great detail on the dissection of each flap except where the author has identified pitfalls or where he can offer tips and tricks that facilitate use of these flaps. Flaps are described from head to…

Questions to ask your plastic surgeon

Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your mommy makeover consultation.

Plastic surgeons increase patient psychiatric screenings

Plastic surgeons are testing tools to identify patients who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder — and may be unhappy with even the best nose jobs.

Plastic Surgeon Who Understands Your Needs

Having a plastic surgeon who understands your needs is vital to the success of your experience. Read the top things to consider when choosing a surgeon.

What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon

When you begin considering plastic surgery, you will be presented with a number of choices. Among the most important is who you choose to perform your procedure. Your choice of plastic surgeon will play a direct role in how you are treated before and after your treatment. It will also play a role in your safety and comfort during your procedure, and the quality of your final results. These things make knowing what to look for in a plastic surgeon perhaps the most…