FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 (HealthDay) -- Between 2018 and the spring of 2023, a cluster of clients who had gotten 'vampire facial' microneedling skin treatments at a New Mexico spa were diagnosed with
Some pain-relieving skin products contain potentially harmful doses of the numbing agent lidocaine and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
These creams, gels, sprays and soaps are marketed for topical use to relieve the pain of cosmetic proced...
Norwegians are increasingly asking surgeons for a nip, tuck or implant, and many -- especially men -- have pain that lingers long after their procedure, a new survey shows.
Researchers asked 1,746 adults in Norway whether they had undergone cosmetic surgery and how it tu...
The “selfie” culture on social media appears to be intensifying people's desires to undergo cosmetic procedures, a new study suggests.
Time spent on Snapchat or Instagram seems to heighten a person's interest in such procedures, researchers found. This was particular...
There's more good news around the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic: It might help ease fatty liver disease in people living with HIV, new research shows.
Six months of weekly injections of Ozempic (semaglutide) result...
Too many American tourists looking for cheap cosmetic surgeries alongside their beach time are winding up dead in the Dominican Republic, a new report finds.
Between 2009 and 2022, 93 people -- almost all young or middle-aged women -- have died after undergoing tummy tuc...
More than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.
Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearance, but dermatologists recommend a comprehensive approach under the care of a qualified speci...
Thinking of getting a tummy tuck in the new year? The procedure has remained very safe, a new 16-year analysis shows, with many patients opting for a little liposuction at the same time.
"Abdominoplasty [tummy tuck] remains a safe and reliable procedure over the study pe...
Women who have breast reconstruction using their own tissue instead of implants ma be more satisfied with the results, new research shows.
"The findings were unexpected, since autologous breast reconstruction is a more complex procedure, with a higher rate of severe comp...
From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals.
The findings are based on responses from a selected group of members of the American Academy of Facial P...
A facial scar may make a person self-conscious, but it doesn't change another person's first impressions of their attractiveness or confidence, a new survey shows.
The results found that a single, well-healed facial scar may even increase perceived friendliness, accordin...
A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively — especially if it's done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests.
Researchers found...
Even after dropping 25 pounds, Megan Gilbert still had some insecurities when she looked in the mirror.
"After breastfeeding two kids and losing weight, my breasts no longer looked how I wanted them to," she said. "And I thought, 'Why be unhappy with this one part of my ...
Transgender patients who get gender-affirming surgery to create more feminine facial features say it's a big boost to their mental health, a new study reports.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), compared the mental health of 107 patients awa...
Some patients with serious illnesses get cosmetic surgery to look healthier and be more comfortable in social situations or at work, a small study finds.
Researchers interviewed 12 patients who had cosmetic surgery at the start or during treatment for conditions such as ...
With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by "like"-seeking millions across social media.
But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And...
Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it's important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.
Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in the...
While some plastic surgeons recommend no exercise for weeks after breast augmentation, new research suggests the ban may not be necessary.
Laser-based vaginal "rejuvenation" is all the rage among women concerned about vaginal dryness and other "down there" symptoms of menopause, but it's buyer beware when it comes to these procedures, new research warns.
It turns out that laser-based vaginal rejuvenation ma...
Plumped-up lips, wrinkle-free foreheads -- they're all part of the promise of dermal fillers, most reliably received at a cosmetic surgeon's clinic.
But cheaper, unapproved "at home" dermal filler pens, bought without a prescription, are another much more dangerous optio...
An experimental gel has shown early promise in treating the most common form of skin cancer -- hinting at a potential alternative to surgery in the future.
Researchers tested the gel in 30 patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a skin cancer diagnosed in more than 3 m...
Once you've landed that coveted coronavirus vaccine appointment, you'll likely have to fill out a form on your medical history and whether you're allergic to any of the vaccine's ingredients. But there could be another question waiting for you: Have you ever had dermal filler ...
It's not just sagging that ages a face, but loss of fat under the skin as well, according to a new study.
The findings could help plastic surgeons give their patients a more natural look, the study authors said.
For the study, researchers analyzed CT scans of the f...
Having surgery for benign breast conditions won't harm a woman's future ability to breastfeed, new research suggests.
The study included 85 women, aged 18 to 45. Fifteen had a prior history of benign breast conditions, including cysts, benign tumors and enlarged brea...
The Harvard-associated lab that created the "CoolSculpting" process of reducing fat says it's on the trail of the next advance in nonsurgical slimming.
CoolSculpting freezes fat cells by applying an ice-cold gel pad to the skin, causing cells to die off and either be f...
Chronic migraine headaches plagued Adam Pressley from childhood, and by his 30s they had become a near-daily occurrence.
Pressley, 31, had tried everything to stop them: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, seizure medications, and even quarterly injections of Boto...
The success of your tummy tuck may depend on whether you've borne children, a new study suggests.
Pregnancy-related widening and thinning of the belly muscles may reduce the effectiveness of tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery, researchers found. This is especially t...
Plastic surgery is no longer the sole domain of women, and men now have even more incentive to try a little nip-and-tuck on their faces: New research suggests they look more attractive and trustworthy to others.
The study included 24 men, average age 49 years, who ha...
You might be more apt to seek out a face-lift, a new nose, hair implants or a boob job if you're a fan of posting selfies on social media, a new study reports.
Adults who regularly use social media are more likely to consider getting plastic surgery to improve their ...
Face-lifts and hair transplants. Chin implants and forehead lifts and lip augmentation.
Baby boomers hoping to retain their youth -- and maybe get back into the dating scene -- are seeking plastic surgery in ever-increasing numbers, according to the American Society of...