In Western culture, the face is the only part of the body that is continually on display. Most people want to ensure that their faces look as good and as young as possible. The chin and cheeks are some of the most prominent features of the face, and are commonly treated by a number of cosmetic procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons chin and cheek augmentation surgeries are becoming more popular. In ?url=/commonspot/security/getfile.cfm&PageID=23628" 2006...

In Los Angeles there is a whirlwind of cosmetic procedures that celebrities go through on a monthly basis. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Los Angeles Botox and Restylane injections have become increasingly popular in the last year, especially because of the amazingly quick results with little to no downtime. Celebrities going to an event like the Oscars who need a quick fix for small lines or wrinkles will request Botox injections prior to the event. The use of Botox for lines...

Whether it is fair or not, a woman's breasts are probably the most scrutinized part of her body.  There really is no average size and the perfect breast size is a very subjective opinion.  The primary consideration when considering breast augmentation surgery is to ensure that you are getting the size of breast you want, not basing the size on some unrealistic Hollywood notion, or bowing to pressure from your boyfriend or husband.

To know where you are going size-wise,...

Bruce Jenner is known to many people as an Olympic hero. In the 1976 Olympic Games, Jenner broke the world record for points when he won the decathlon. In a gesture that has since been emulated by many athletes, a bystander handed him an American flag and he held it high as he ran his victory lap, cementing his place in the hearts of many viewers.

In the thirty plus years since the Olympics, Jenner has become a spokesman for Wheaties cereal and appeared on many television shows,...

When it comes to leading men, few are as popular as George Clooney. The movie star who appeared in numerous television shows before breaking out with the hit medical drama ER is known by many for his rugged good looks. The man, who was once voted the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’, recently admitted something that gossip magazines had been whispering about for some time - the fact that he has undergone cosmetic surgery.

When asked if he had ever had cosmetic work done, the star...

I have never been a particular fan of Michael Jackson's music, only really liking a handful of his songs, but I have always admired his showmanship and ability to continue producing more music, in spite of his troubled private life.

Hearing the news of his untimely death was a shock to everybody.  Anybody under the age of 45 has grown up with his music which has covered 4 decades!  Love or hate his music, everybody has heard it and you can only admire his musical talent...

So what exactly is buttock augmentation? It is a cosmetic surgery procedure involves lifting the buttocks area and enlarging them through the use of a synthetic implant or silicone.

Buttocks implants are more “hardy” than breast implants. They are made of an elastomer which does not carry the chance of leakage. The procedure is done by making a small incision above the muscles in the sitting area and below the fascia. Intermuscular augmentation was popular prior...

If you have been living with a less then perfect body image, you should know that there are many treatments available to help resolve your body issues and get you back on track to feeling good about your appearance. Whether you are dealing with aging skin issues or muscles that are not as firm as they used to be, there are treatments available for you.

If your main problem area is in your abdomen, you might want to look into the option of abdomen tightening...

Between the Lines

Many men and women who look for a cosmetic surgeon aren’t looking for an extreme makeover, or even a full facelift.  One of the most common complaints of patients seeking cosmetic treatments are those little lines that start appearing in your 30’s and become more common in your 40’s, eventually turning from “lines” into “wrinkles.”  Most patients find that dermal fillers will serve just as well as extensive...

Board certified plastic surgeons perform approximately 100,000 abdominoplasty procedures each year. Abdominoplasty is popular among women after pregnancy, massive weight loss, or to improve a pouch of weight or lax muscles focused in the abdominal area.

The abdomen is composed of skin, subcutaneous fat, muscle and muscle fascia. Abdominoplasty involves surgery to treat all of those areas of the body. The procedure may be performed in conjunction with liposuction...