New York Times Plastic Surgery Articles

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For Soldier Disfigured in Afghanistan, a Way to Return to the World

With help from a program that aids badly burned veterans, Joey Paulk received surgery that revived a measure of his self-confidence.

Non-Specialists Expand Into Lucrative Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

With declining insurance reimbursements, more doctors are expanding their practices to include things like breast augmentation and liposuction paid for out-of-pocket by patients.

Frenchwomen Worry About Suspect Breast Implants

About 30,000 women were given the implants, which are more susceptible to leaks and rupture, and many fear for their health.

Dr. Hank Chien, a King of Donkey Kong

Apart from his work in plastic surgery, Dr. Hank Chien uses his nimble hands in pursuit of a barrel-hurling arcade gorilla.

From Eye and Hair Surgery to Toasty Toes - Beauty Spots

News on hair transplants and eye lifts and on keeping your feet warm after a pedicure.

France Recommends Removal of Suspect Breast Implants

French health authorities on Friday recommended that the 30,000 women who received potentially defective breast implants have them removed.

Health Fears Over Suspect French Breast Implants Spread Abroad

Tens of thousands of women in at least a half-dozen countries received the implants that were made with substandard silicone and that have been rupturing at unusually high rates.

In South Korea, Plastic Surgery Comes Out of the Closet

As society has become more open about body modification, cosmetic surgery has become increasingly extreme.

Nose Jobs Aren’t for Everyone - The Mirror

I’ve put off my own nose job for years, maybe because it took me so long to believe that my nose was a problem.

F.D.A. Affirms Safety of Breast Implants

Despite the government’s assurances, some patients and women’s groups expressed concerns about the potential for silicone implants to rupture.

Some Transgender Women Pay a High Price to Look More Feminine

Some transgender women seek out practitioners who will illegally, and dangerously, inject them with silicone to achieve a more feminine appearance.

A Boom in Plastic Surgery for Those in the Golden Years

Many over 70 are opting for plastic surgery, but with little research on older patients and invasive cosmetic procedures, there are concerns about safety.

A Plastic Surgeon’s Conversation Draws a Mile-High Crowd

Steven Pearlman is a plastic surgeon, and he doesn’t mind answering questions. When asked, “What would you do to me?” he’s always honest.

Dominique Browning’s Argument for Natural Aging

Over time, friends don’t look the way they used to. It’s not aging so much as the fight they’ve put up against it.

Chinese Turn to Plastic Surgery in Growing Numbers

The breathtaking pace of transformation for upwardly mobile Chinese now extends to faces, as cosmetic and plastic surgery becomes a more widespread expenditure.