How to Know If You’re Ready for a Facelift
It’s an unequivocally good thing that we—the Kardashian-Jenners and society at large—have become more open and honest about plastic surgery. But anytime a beauty procedure breaks containment and spreads across algorithms, some important details get lost in the discourse. The talk of the town right now is facelifts, of course, with more women than ever taking to social media to post about their experiences, facelift financial funds, or their desire to get one.
How to firm loose skin after weight loss
When you think about hitting your goal weight, you probably think of clothes fitting better, having more energy, and getting compliments from friends. Dealing with loose skin after weight loss? Not so much. Loose skin is completely normal, though, and just a natural side effect that happens when you drop weight.
Men face new pressure to stay ‘hot’ as they age — and it’s not just about living longer
Maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood pressure, along with regular physical activity, are widely recommended components of healthy aging.
But as interest in longevity grows, some older adults are looking beyond extending their healthspan — the number of years lived free of disease — to prioritize looking, feeling and remaining physically attractive as they age.
The Hidden Risks Patients Should Know Before Gender Affirming Surgery
Are patients fully prepared for the realities of gender affirming surgery before they enter the operating room? The Hidden Risks Patients Should Know Before Gender Affirming Surgery explores the important details many people may not consider, from choosing a specialist to understanding healing, expectations, and long term results. What should every patient know before making this life changing decision?
Men are injecting sketchy substances in their faces for ‘looksmaxxing.’ Doctors are horrified
If you’ve been online over the past year, odds are, you’ve come across the term “lookmaxxing,” a movement that has taken off with young men seeking to improve their appearance by any means necessary. For some, this involves taking drastic, dangerous measures.
Think Your Edible Is Harmless Before Plastic Surgery? Think Again.
The Venn diagram of California-Sober types and the cosmetic-surgery curious is probably not a perfect circle, but we’re betting there’s a solid overlap for the two groups. And while it may by now be common knowledge that alcohol doesn’t promote health and healing, the effects of cannabis on surgical recovery is not nearly as widely discussed. It might be tempting to assume that something that relaxes you and takes the edge off wouldn’t be the worst thing to self-administer in the anxious days before a procedure or the painful aftermath. But a new study suggests that weed is not a benign substance for anyone contemplating plastic surgery.
Ozempic is giving people ‘temporal hollowing.’ Doctors are sounding an alarm.
You might have heard of “Ozempic face.” But how about Ozempic temples?
In the era of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, plastic surgeons say they’re seeing an increase in patients seeking a niche treatment in a high-risk area of the face. The issue? “Temporal hollowing,” or “temporal wasting” − which, they say, involves loss of volume in the temples, due to rapid weight loss.
The 5 Most Popular Mommy Makeover Procedures, According to Plastic Surgeons
From Brittany Cartwright to Cardi B, “mommy makeovers” are making headlines—and for good reason. While healthy eating, exercise, and even GLP-1 medications can help women lose weight after pregnancy, they can’t reverse every physical change that comes with having children.
According to Dr. Krishna Vyas, Plastic Surgeon at Blechman Plastic Surgery, some of the most common post-pregnancy concerns simply aren’t fixable without surgery.
Is Your AI Nose Job Setting You Up For Disappointment?
When it comes to physical insecurities, many of us have features we’ve spent years fixating on. As we get older, we either grow into them, learn to accept them, or they continue to plague us. Noses, in particular, have long ranked among the most common features people choose to change surgically. Several of my friends have gotten nose jobs over the years. Some blamed a “deviated septum,” while others were completely upfront about wanting a cosmetic change.
GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap
Sandra*, a 43-year-old media lawyer based in Los Angeles, had been toying with the idea of breast augmentation since her 20s, but was always put off by the pain of the procedure, the long recovery time and the idea of having “this kind of foreign sac in your body.”
Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group
A recent study suggests GLP-1-related weight loss may improve some women’s relationships and employment status.
How to Prevent (and Lessen the Appearance of) Skin Jowls
Can you prevent jowls? Maybe. Because jowls show up as a result of the body’s natural aging process, it’s unrealistic to think you can avoid them entirely. “We can often significantly improve the appearance of jowls, but fully erasing them is rarely achievable without surgery, particularly later in the aging process,” Kobets says.
Certain healthy lifestyle habits can delay their onset and reduce the appearance of jowls when they do appear.
21-Year-Old Personal Trainer Shares How Top Surgery and Fitness Journey Helped Him Embrace Identity (Exclusive)
Grayson Vaccariello grew up alongside an identical twin sister. They were both tomboys as children, but when his sister eventually grew out of that phase, Vaccariello knew that he was different.
He began experiencing gender dysphoria but didn’t yet have the language to name it. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit while Vaccariello was in high school, he finally had the time to reflect on what he had been experiencing for years.
What Is The Difference Between A Breast Reduction And A Breast Lift? – Podcast
Are you considering a breast reduction or a breast lift but feel completely overwhelmed by all the medical jargon online? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Blechman to demystify everything you need to know about breast surgery.
The plastic surgery patients regret most — due to ‘skeletonized’ looks, changing trends and serious complications
For years now, the three most popular cosmetic procedures in the US have remained consistent: nose jobs, facelifts, and blepharoplasties, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
But what about the trips under the knife that patients wish they never went on? The Post spoke to three plastic surgeons to learn which nips and tucks may be best skipped.
What Are Glow Peptide Stacks and Can They Really Revitalize Your Skin?
“Glow” skin-care treatments have skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the promise of a more youthful look. More recently the trend has morphed with another craze — injectable peptides — to create something new: the glow peptide stack, also known as the glow stack.
Some users on social media refer to the glow stack as “biohacking,” while others say it offers “full body repair” to both enhance skin and support gut health. “I feel like I have baby skin again,” one poster shared.
What Really Happens When a Facelift Starts ‘Slipping’? 3 Surgeons Debunk Myths About Sagging Results (Exclusive)
In the world of plastic surgery, all anyone can talk about these days is a good facelift.
The procedure is nothing new for the stars of Hollywood, but their candor around it is, which is why buzz around the cosmetic enhancement has again entered the chat.
What Really Happens When a Facelift Starts ‘Slipping’? 3 Surgeons Debunk Myths About Sagging Results (Exclusive)
In the world of plastic surgery, all anyone can talk about these days is a good facelift.
The procedure is nothing new for the stars of Hollywood, but their candor around it is, which is why buzz around the cosmetic enhancement has again entered the chat.
I Got Gender Affirming Top Surgery—Here’s Everything That Happened
I wasn’t the type of person that, since a young age, always knew I was trans. It was something that I suppressed for a lot of my life. I remember when I was a kid, I would put books and dictionaries on my chest hoping that it wouldn’t grow. So it was always something in the back of my mind.
Does Microneedling Work—And Is It Safe?
Grayson is a 21-year-old creator and certified personal trainer who underwent gender affirming top surgery to remove his breast tissue with Dr. Keith Blechman, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. This is his experience, edited and condensed for clarity.
Do Exosomes Live Up To Their Anti-Aging Claims? Here’s What Dermatologists Say.
If you’re on the lookout for the latest skin care ingredient that can smooth and plump your complexion, you’ve probably seen influencers talking about exosomes, which claim to offer a wealth of anti-aging benefits. But before you buy into the hype, have you really thought about what they are, and whether they’re effective?