Prior to any plastic surgery procedure, it is common to want to know what to expect. When it comes to a facelift, many people wonder what the procedure itself is like. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger offers our patients choices when it comes to facelift surgery, and ultimately these choices will impact what your procedure entails. However, all facelift procedures have some similar steps….

Herbal supplements are widely used by Americans to provide a variety of health benefits. It is important to understand that while these supplements contain natural ingredients, they can be very dangerous when taken in the wrong situations. One of these inopportune times may be prior to undergoing plastic surgery. A recent study published in the July 2013 issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined the medication…

Political life, particularly on the national level, is both demanding and exhausting. It should not come as a surprise that the stress of holding political office often takes its toll on politicians. This is most obvious on presidents. In most cases (other than Ronald Reagan), pictures of presidents before they take office are typically much more youthful and vibrant than pictures taken as they leave…

Wedding season is in full swing, and many brides will soon be walking down the aisle looking more beautiful than ever. Their secret – plastic surgery. In recent years, prenuptial plastic surgery has increased significantly. In fact, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has declared weddings to be the special event most commonly cited by women as the reason behind their plastic…

According to a recent survey published by the Journal of Clinical Psychological Science, people who undergo plastic surgery to improve their appearance also enjoy psychological benefits after their procedure. Many patients not only expressed that they felt better about themselves, but they were also encouraged to set higher goals following surgery. The survey respondents were asked questions about their general goals in life prior to…

In recent years, more and more men have chosen to undergo plastic surgery in an attempt to improve their appearance. In 2012, the procedure which generated the largest increase in interest among men was male breast reduction. Male breast reduction is performed to correct a condition called gynecomastia, which refers to having excessive male breast tissue. The condition most commonly develops during adolescence or early adulthood….

RealSelf, one of the largest online consumer review and information forums for plastic surgery, recently released its list of plastic surgery procedures receiving the most Internet search interest for 2012. This list is based on data compiled from approximately 52 million searches on the RealSelf website during the 2012 calendar year. Several procedures appear to have increased in popularity significantly over the past year. According…

The decision to get plastic surgery is very personal, and it will have a dramatic impact on your life. One of the most important aspects of the process is choosing the right plastic surgeon. When performed by a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, your procedure can help you look and feel your very best. But if you work with a surgeon who lacks the…

Last week, buxom actress Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed a nightmare she had about losing her breasts. She said she was trying to work when someone put tubes in her breasts and began making them smaller. She cried out “Guys, don’t take them away!” Hewitt has suffered significant manipulation of her breasts in the public advertising campaign for her new series The Client List. The racy…

Statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), one of two major plastic surgery organizations in the US, shows that breast augmentation has lost its briefly-held title as the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the US, falling to number 2 in 2011, after liposuction. According to the ASAPS statistics, there were about 9.2 million cosmetic procedures performed in the US last year, including surgical and…