13.8 Million Procedures in 2011 The economy is on a slow-but-steady rise, and consumer confidence starting to return. As a result, cosmetic procedures have enjoyed their second year of growth in a row. According to a report issued by the American Plastic Surgery Society, surgeons across the country performed 13.8 million procedures in 2011. This…
Good news if you live in New Jersey and are looking to get a little work done – the hotly-debated tax on cosmetic procedures signed into law in 2004 is going to be repealed. NJ Governor Chris Christie by Bob Jagendorf, on Flickr New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill to phase out the…
CoolSculpting was recently shown on Fox News NY. The February 2012 segment features Montclair, New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Barry DiBernardo, who explains how CoolSculpting was discovered (through kids and popsicles) and how the ideal CoolSculpting candidate is in good shape with some trouble spots. Learn more about CoolSculpting in Fairfax, VA or contact us…
Here in Northern Virginia, the winter environment can often be rough on your skin, especially if you’re already prone to dry or flaky skin the rest of the year. Fortunately, with a few modifications to your routine, you can minimize the harsh effects of winter weather and keep your skin as healthy as it can…
In London’s Hunterian Musem, a collection of medical archives is being gathered from World War I. “They are powerful testimony to the advances made by modern surgeons in the past 100 years,” writes Helen Briggs for the BBC, who recently posted a compelling article about the Gillies Archive and the ways in which war has…
The new film About Face by portrait photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders takes a peek behind the modeling industry and the quest to continue looking young. Through candid interviews, the film documents the experiences of models from the 70s and 80s. “The divergent attitudes among the women about everything from the business of modeling to aging and…
Two years ago, reports of defective silicone breast implants manufactured by PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse) prompted authorities to halt production of the devices. The breast implants are said to have a very high failure rate and a non-medical type of silicone gel. France is now encouraging women with these implants to have them removed. PIP…
New study shows good long-term face lift results in patients under 50. People with early signs of aging can achieve good results and high satisfaction 10 years or more after their face lift, according to a new study in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. A previous study found that older patients were…
A segment from PRI’s The World comes from Spain, where the European debt crisis has impacted a variety of industries. But not the beauty industry, which seems to be thriving. Why would healthy and beauty be growing, while other industries remain flat in the country? Inexpensive Ego Boosts Are Popular It could be that people…
A recent story from MSNBC and the Associated Press has cast a new light on the renewing capabilities of laser surgery. Bryon Widner was a reformed white supremacist when he decided that facial tattoos were no longer a proper reflection of his identity. Looking like a thug wasn’t in line with his priorities: holding a…