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Grindstone Feature Story: “CEO Nip/Tuck: Plastic Surgery Helps Me Keep My Executive Suite”

Many powerful female CEOs now opt to have cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, Botox®, facelifts and others to improve their looks and further their careers. CEO Nip/Tuck: “Plastic Surgery Helps Me Keep My Executive Suite” By Meredith Lepore of the Grindstone Recently a story was featured on Oprah.com about a female CEO who confessed she had had 10 plastic […]

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ASAPS Update: Couples Opting for Plastic Surgeries Together

In the past couple of years, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Pinsky has noticed an increase in the number of couples who opt to have cosmetic procedures together. These patients believe that that if their partners want to do something to improve their looks, they should also do the same. Couples opting for plastic surgeries together Is it true […]

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49% of Men Now Embrace Cosmetic Surgery to Improve Their Looks

A recent survey conducted by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows that more men now embrace cosmetic surgery. About 49 percent of the male survey respondents offered positive points of view on cosmetic surgery and are open to the idea of going under the knife to correct their physical flaws and improve their looks. According the study, […]

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Breast Reconstruction Surgery Update: “Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Saves Lives and External Breast”

Mastectomy can be a traumatic experience but most cancer breast patients really have no choice but to have this procedure in order to survive. Fortunately, breast cancer patients can easily regain their pre-mastectomy boobs through reconstructive cosmetic surgery. The development of nipple-sparing techniques in breast cancer surgery which preserve the nipple and its surrounding tissues makes it easier for surgeons […]

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ASAPS Feature Story: “Does eating less slow down the body’s aging process?”

Researchers from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg discovered that eating fewer calories can help slowdown the aging process. However, good diet cannot erase fine lines and wrinkles on your face. If you want to look your best during the holidays, Dr. Mark Pinsky recommends that you consider having Botox® or dermal fillers to look younger than ever. “Does eating less slow […]

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Rhinoplasty Statistics: Why More People Want to Have Nose Jobs

Rhinoplasty or “nose job” is one of the top five cosmetic procedures performed in the United States every year. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 252,261 rhinoplasty procedures were performed in 2010 and this figure is likely to increase this year. The likes of Blake Lively, Alicia Keys, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez have been rumored to […]

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ASPS Update: Experience Shows Immediate Reconstruction Is Safe, Doesn’t Delay Treatment

Immediate breast reconstruction is a safe option for women who are undergoing mastectomy. This study suggests that immediate breast reconstruction does not necessarily increase the risk of complications after mastectomy or the ability to detect cancer recurrence. Having breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a very personal decision and every patient has unique needs. As it is, board certified plastic surgeon […]

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Minimally Invasive Procedures, Rising Trend Among Americans

Prices of minimally invasive procedures are considerably lower than that of invasive procedures. Over the past few years, Dr. Pinsky has seen more patients considering minimally invasive procedures to erase a few wrinkles on their faces and look younger. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally invasive procedures such as Botox®, Dysport®, fat injections, chemical peels, laser […]

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