A Seattle-based plastic surgeon has come under fire and is being sued for hiding negative patient reviews on social media review sites. Additionally, the surgeon has been accused of asking patients to sign agreements that they would not post negative reviews online, doctoring before and after photos, and even waive their privacy rights! Thankfully,...

By and large, when many of us think historically about plastic surgery, it has typically been associated with women. From breast augmentation to face lifts and fillers, the female body has almost always been the focus of most surgery. But in recent years, this has begun to change. While yes, plastic surgery is still largely a female dominated area,...

Social media is arguably one of the best and worst things about the internet. Sure, it can sometimes be a haven for arguments or showing off, but at the same time it can connect us in positive ways, too. One such way that is becoming increasingly more common is helping patients make educated decisions regarding plastic and reconstructive surgery. T...

 It's a fact of life that while we all may welcome a long life, we may not necessarily want to look like we've lived one. Wrinkles, crepey skin, sagging skin, and age spots all tell the tale of a life well lived, but that doesn't mean we like them. Thankfully, many modern advances have been made over the years to combat the look of aging skin....

The entertainment industry has been warning us about the 'dangers' of robots or artificial intelligence (AI) for decades. But while a little Hollywood hyperbole is all in good fun, the increasing popularity of AI is raising a lot of real-life concerns. From Hollywood strikes to school paper cheating scandals, AI can be used for both bad and good, a...

 Don't gimme no lip! Or do, if you want to! Our lips are the frame to our beautiful smiles, and our smiles are one of our most valuable assets! A healthy smile can convey youthfulness, friendliness, and even confidence. No wonder they're so important! But if you're not happy with the appearance of your lips, it can give you a lot less to smile...

If you're a consumer of social media, you may have heard the recent story about a woman who experienced some extreme side effects from her Botox injections. The woman was using Botox to treat her migraine headaches, and suddenly fell ill with a condition called dysphagia. While dysphagia can have many symptoms, the woman said she experienced droopy...

There's much that's already been said about the Ozempic (Semaglutide) trend that is soaring in popularity across the world. The drug, which was initially developed to treat diabetes, has be praised for its amazing weight loss benefit in patients both with and without diabetes. Simply put, Ozempic works by basically telling your brain you're full, h...

cThere's some startling news from the CDC regarding the safety of plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic. According to a recent report, the CDC found that 93 Americans have died from plastic surgery complications in the Dominican Republic between the years of 2009 to 2022. Worse yet, more than half of those deaths occurred after 2018. According ...

When you think of the classic 'baby face' you likely associate a few common attributes. Round, rosy cheeks, smooth tight skin, bright shiny eyes, and in some cases, an adorable set of dimples. Though dimples are technically said to be a 'defect' of sorts, they sure do look cute. They're most frequently attributed to children, because as we age, oft...

Sixty is the new 50, or so they say, and let's face it- people are aging differently than they did in previous generations. While 50 used to be considered "old", today celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have turned that myth on its ear. Aging people are looking younger than ever before, and a new focus on staying and looking youthful has earned moment...

 Springtime is here, and that can only mean one thing: wedding season is back! But this wedding season doesn't look quite the same as years past. More and more young brides and grooms are doing things a little differently in 2024: they're improving their appearance with the help of Botox, fillers, and cosmetic surgery! So, what's the motivatio...

If you pay any attention to technology news, you've probably heard a lot about the proliferation of artificial intelligence, or AI. Artificial intelligence has been used for years for education and entertainment purposes, but thanks to new programs like ChatGPT, it has become more accessible to the average person. In fact, just about anyone can reg...

Happy New Year! With 2024 here and the world taking a renewed look at improving their lives, we're expecting plenty of new plastic surgery trends on the horizon. While many of the most common procedures (rhinoplasty, breast augmentation) will remain popular in 2024, there are some new trends to look forward to in 2024 that you may not have known ab...

Here comes the bride -and groom- into your local plastic surgery clinic! While many people associate fancy attire and updos with wedding day preparation, a growing number of people are opting for plastic surgery procedures before their big day. It makes sense: your wedding day is all about you. From the ceremony to the reception, the bride and groo...

Do you want to look stronger, bolder, and more youthful? If you're like a growing list of men, the answer to that question is a resounding yes- at least when it comes to plastic surgery clinics. That's because a growing trend in plastic surgery that will carry forward into 2024 is jaw implant surgery. Jaw implants add a more chiseled, streamlined l...

Losing weight can be difficult for some people. At the same time, conventional wisdom tells us that "diet and exercise" are the keys to losing weight and keeping it off; even regular exercise and a proper diet aren't enough for some people. Enter weight loss drugs like semaglutide. These drugs, which go under names like Ozempic or Wegovy, are the n...

Do you know that look your face gets when you securely fasten your hair into a high ponytail? Everything is pulled back and feels tighter but without a dramatic difference from when your hair is down. Well, that ponytail feeling is becoming the trend in facelifts with the ponytail facelift! The ponytail facelift works by uplifting the deep layers o...

 Lip fillers made of hyaluronic acid have grown tremendously in popularity over the past few decades. In fact, in 2017, lip filler procedures rose 312 percent from the year 2000! Today, lip fillers remain a popular procedure. Lip fillers add size and volume to your lips and smooth out some wrinkles and fine lines. Lip fillers can even fix asym...

There are some brands that everybody knows, such as Louis Vuitton. Coca Cola. BMW. Generally, when we know a brand by name or logo, it's perceived as better. After all, it wouldn't have that name or logo recognition if it were unreliable or dangerous, right? While that is sometimes the case with certain products, that doesn't necessarily hold true ...