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Understanding the risk of a potential surgery is vital to the overall process.

Make sure the person performing your cosmetic procedure is fully licensed and capable for what you have planned.

Plastic Surgery is emerging in a more positive light in part due to positive online movements and less invasive procedures.

Plastic surgery facts based on current studies and trends.

Here are some important tips for a successful plastic surgery experience that will leave you with the best possible results.

Once you become aware of the practices to avoid, you're more than halfway on your way to great skin.

News outlets love to focus on the few people who use plastic surgery to look as much as possible like their favorite celebrity, but the reality is that the vast majority of patients simply want to look like the best possible versions of themselves.

Is plastic surgery becoming the new "normal" for Americans interested in looking and feeling their best?

According to new research, if you want to get elected or are hoping for a big promotion, you might want to take some steps to improve your appearance. 

Teen interest in plastic surgery seems to be growing. 

More men are turning to cosmetic procedures to enhance their looks and help them succeed in their careers.

Statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reveal that plastic surgery is on the rise in the United States.

Before you get plastic surgery, it's important to know exactly what you should expect so that you can stay healthy after your procedure.

Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most memorable days of your life, but in order to fully enjoy this momentous occasion, it's important to look and feel your absolute best.

It's all too easy for people to make judgments about plastic surgery and the people who choose to undergo cosmetic procedures without ever taking the time to put themselves in their shoes.

AARP reports that seeing celebrities who have overdone plastic surgery can discourage some from pursuing it for themselves, but reassures readers that there are ways to ensure that they're happy with their new look should they undergo certain procedures.

Recent data published in the latest issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals that 19 women who traveled to the Dominican Republic for plastic surgery over the past year developed a serious infection known as Mycobacterium (RG-NTM).

Social media puts pressure on people to look as youthful and attractive as possible in the photos they post of themselves on a regular basis.

Statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveal that plastic surgery among men jumped a notable 106 percent from 1997 to 2012.

More folks are opting for cosmetic procedures to "fight ageism in the workplace."

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons published a press release announcing that "more than 15 million cosmetic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures were performed in 2013."

Once you decide to get breast implants, a facelift or any other type of procedure, it's important to make sure you select the right plastic surgeon.

One South Carolina teenager who had suffered months of being bullied because of her appearance recently underwent plastic surgery to help her feel more confident about her looks.

Is cosmetic surgery safe for teens?

The number of Americans who opted to get plastic surgery dropped as a result of the Great Recession, but in recent years this trend has been reversing. 

Plastic surgeons say they've been seeing a significant increase in couples coming in to get plastic surgery together.

Like most medical specialties, plastic surgery is rapidly evolving.

Most plastic surgeons would agree that such a casual take on procedures like breast augmentation or liposuction is unhealthy for any would-be patient.

While it's true that the comparative price of a procedure like breast augmentation or rhinoplasty is cheaper abroad than at home, you may end up paying much more in the long run.