49-year-old actor Tom Cruise is reportedly looking especially fresh-faced and even more youthful and some reports suggest that he recently met with Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr. Ivo Pitanguy. EPOCA Magazine in Brazil reports that the Hollywood superstar has had lunch with Dr. Ivo at the surgeon’s private island in Brazil and may have been discussing his options for maintaining a more youthful look. Cruise has previously stated that he has just been using anti-aging skin care products to keep his skin looking youthful, but the press believes the actor might actually have undergone some type of cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery. Read more »
Rumors Suggest Tom Cruise Has Had Plastic Surgery
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 23, 2012
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Zeltiq CoolSculpting Expected to be Among Top Plastic Surgery Procedures in 2012
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 20, 2012
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If you’re still worried about that post-pregnancy pouch around your midsection or want to get rid of love handles in the upcoming year, you might not need to have liposuction to get rid of those extra inches. Zeltiq CoolSculpting, an innovative non-surgical procedure that freezes fat cells until they die off, is expected to be among the most popular plastic surgery procedures in 2012. This procedure slowly gained momentum in 2010 and 2011 and is now available at dozens of cosmetic surgery centers around the United States. Read more »
New Jersey Governor Cuts into Cosmetic Surgery Tax
Posted by Karen Castillo on January 18, 2012
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During a New Jersey Legislative session this week, Governor Chris Christie took a good look at breast implants, tummy tucks and liposuction in his state. The outspoken Republican Governor then decided his current tax plan on cosmetic surgery needed a little lift. Monday, during the last hours of the New Jersey’s legislative session, he repealed a bill, cutting out the eight year old tax.
How The New Jersey Cosmetic Tax Hurts Patients
Right now, New Jersey is the only state that taxes cosmetic surgeries, driving prospective patients, who want a better rate, to nearby states like New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. To help stimulate business for doctors and hospitals, Governor Christie proposed Read more »
Cosmetic Surgery Was at the Top of Many Wishlists for Christmas 2011
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 18, 2012
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According to a recent report by The Harley Medical Group, surgeons in Orange County noted a steady increase in demand for plastic surgery procedures for the few weeks up to Christmas. They also found that many patients had put procedures like Botox on their Christmas to-do lists because they wanted to kick off the New Year with a fresh new look. Read more »
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Boost Patient’s Confidence
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 18, 2012
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Women undergoing cancer treatment are undergoing both a physical and an emotional battle. When cancer affects the breast tissue, some or all of the breast needs to be removed permanently. Experts agree that women who get a breast reconstruction procedure right after mastectomy often experience higher levels of self-confidence and feel better about their situation than those that don’t. Many cancer centers around the country offer individualized treatment plans so that patients have easy access to experts and can set up a complete lifestyle plan after surgery. The lifestyle plan may need to include breast reconstruction surgery. Read more »
Experts: Cameron Diaz Got Breast Implants
Posted by Karen Castillo on January 16, 2012
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When you look at Cameron Diaz’s small breasts, the furthest thing from your mind is breast implants, but the newest internet buzz is the Charlie’s Angels star recently underwent breast augmentation surgery.
Several websites such as the Mail Online.com, Celebcosmeticsurgery.com and Radar Online are striking up the conversation after photos of the actress in a new bikini surfaced.
One doctor says her breasts appear a bit bustier. “I believe she has has a breast augmentation using relatively small silicone implants. Since swelling can take several weeks to settle down, I suspect she had the surgery at least two to three weeks ago,” said Dr Anthony Youn of Michigan.
Dr. Youn is not alone. Dr. Marcel Daniels tells Radar online, he believes Diaz went from a tiny A cup Read more »
2011 Holiday Season Busiest for Plastic Surgeons
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 16, 2012
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Even though many Americans were recovering from the economic problems of 2009 and 2010, a good number of consumers did manage to include plastic surgery in their budgets this past year. Surgeons around the country noticed a steady increase in demand for more affordable procedures like Botox, non-invasive facelifts, and other minimally-invasive procedures, as well as continued demand for breast augmentation, liposuction, and other popular plastic surgery procedures. Read more »
Plastic Surgeons Warn Nipples Can Fall Out if Breast Implant Patients Smoke
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 16, 2012
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Women who have breast implants have been given fair warning that their nipples could detach if they don’t quit smoking. Detroit-based cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn recently appeared on ABC News to explain he has seen a woman lose her nipples during a breast-lift operation. He says that the operation does interfere with blood flow to the vessels around the nipple, so any nicotine or carbon monoxide in the blood can weaken the vein walls. This can increase the risk of nipple detachment. Read more »
JWoww Denies Getting Facial Plastic Surgery
Posted by Medical Staff Writers on January 13, 2012
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25-year-old Jersey Shore star JWoww has been open about getting breast implants, but says she is “insulted” that people would suggest she has also had plastic surgery on her cheeks, chin, and nose. Jenni “JWoww” Farley recently appeared on the Wendy Williams talk show and explained that her recent weight loss could have been what caused some changes in her face. Farley recently lost 15 pounds and got in great shape for a photo shoot. She says she works out twice a day with her boyfriend, and also watches what she eats. She also takes the Ab Cuts nutritional supplement. Read more »
Will Beyonce Return to the Operating Room After the Baby’s Birth?
Posted by Karen Castillo on January 11, 2012
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According to a statement by Beyonce and Jay-Z, the power couple is “in heaven” over the birth of Blue Ivy Carter. Beyonce’s website says the little girl was born by natural child birth on January 7, 2012. Like many other new mothers, Beyonce is likely noticing some changes to her body following the birth. Will those changes cause her to consider a mommy makeover?
Natural birth, while a beautiful and life changing moment, can change a woman’s body dramatically. Immediately following the birth, your uterus Read more »
