Have you ever heard of plastic surgery shows?
The latest fashion trends aren’t the only thing to look forward to during New York Fashion Week. In 2013, you could also see what various plastic surgery procedures look…
MYTH: Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are the same.
Did you know that though people use these terms interchangeably, cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery refer to different things? Also called aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery is designed to improve…
Can you guess when the first successful breast augmentation surgery was performed?
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries today. In the United States alone, more than 300,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2018. But the first successful…
Did you know that plastic surgery can make you a better gambler?
How’s your poker face? If you play poker, your odds of winning the pot might just be at stake. Good thing you can take care of a bad poker…
Can you actually use beeswax as a breast implant?
Can you imagine having beeswax implanted in you? That’s the reality (and horror!) for women who wanted breast augmentation before. In the 1920s and 1930s, plastic surgeons experimented a…
Did you know that breast reduction isn’t just for women?
Women with extremely large breasts suffer from back, neck, and chest pain because of how heavy their breasts are. To address the issue, they undergo breast reduction surgery. This…
Did you know that plastic surgery used to be a sin?
The seven deadly sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. Where does plastic surgery fit in? Nowhere. But that didn’t stop people from seeing it as a…
How much do Americans spend on plastic surgery?
Ever thought about how much people spend on plastic surgery? The number may be much higher than you think. In 2018, Americans spent $16.5 billion on cosmetic surgery. This…
Does your body produce fat cells after liposuction?
Does your body produce fat cells after liposuction? Quick answer: NO. Liposuction reduces the fat cells in target areas like thighs, arms, and stomach. But no matter how much…