When the topic of breast augmentation or cosmetic breast surgery is approached, many immediately conjure stripper, Vegas cocktail waitress, Heidi Montag, oversized, mountainous, cleavage-bearing breasts that defy gravity and the clothing wrapped around them. But prominent New York Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Scott Newman, who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, notes the majority of women who opt for cosmetic breast surgery are more interested in finding the right size for themselves Read More >

Practitioners in Utah agree and say people put off desired surgeries during the recession. Face-lifts surged 35 percent nationally last year, driven in part by more interest from men. It is one of the more costly procedures, averaging $6,629 nationally for just the surgeon fees. Topping the list for men is liposuction, though the procedure has been waning in popularity for some time. Click here for the story. Read More >

Phillip Haeck, MD, President of the American Society of Palstic Surgeons said, "The growth in cosmetic surgical procedures for men may be a product of our aging baby boomers who are now ready to have plastic surgery. Minimally-invasive proceures such as Botox and soft tissue fillers work to a point. However, as you age and gravity takes over, surgical procedures that lift the skin are necessary in order to show significant improvement." Click here for the story. Read More >