New York Times Plastic Surgery Articles

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A free collection of articles about plastic surgery published in The New York Times.

Taking a Nip Out of the Tuck

Cosmetic surgeries are down. Doctors blame the recession. But maybe it’s more than a pocketbook issue.

Zap or Chill? Targeting Fat Without Surgery

Two new devices target love handles without surgery, but it is too early for consumers to know how effectively either device works.

Should Surgeons Meet Patients Online?

In an age when many Web-savvy plastic surgeons answer questions at cosmetic enhancement sites, plenty feel comfortable dispensing opinions to patients theyâve never met.

The Doctor Can See You Now

These days, plastic surgeons offer their opinions on the Web, sometimes for all to see.

A Tax on Nips and Tucks Angers Patients, Surgeons

Legislation in the Senate would levy a 5 percent tax on elective plastic surgery procedures.

When a Laser Beats a Scalpel

When it comes to treating aging skin around the eyes, laser resurfacing can often trump surgery, according to Dr. Michael McGuire, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon.

When Plastic Surgery Calls for a Do-Over

If the face in the mirror still isn't the face of their dreams, many patients try again.

Fill in the Blanks First

Informed choice is crucial as Sculptra Aesthetic, a filler made of Poly-L-lactic acid, joins the crowded injectables market.

A Facial Filler Needs a Dose of Patience

Sculptra, a long-lasting filler that has been used since 2004 to plump the cheeks of H.I.V.-positive patients with facial wasting, is finally having its cosmetic debut.

Plastic Surgery May Also Ease Migraines

News of a surgical “cure” that touts a high success rate has ricocheted worldwide.

In a Light More Flattering

The magazine Allure's September issue explores Michael Jackson's looks, including a timeline of Mr. Jackson’s evolving images.

Cut-Prone Fighters Turn to Surgery to Limit Bleeding

Mixed martial arts fighters, who often are at risk of deep lacerations, are turning to plastic surgery with hopes of limiting their propensity for bleeding and prolonging their careers.

A Face From an Infomercial

Some plastic surgeons worry that the basic standards of care and consultation are being compromised in brand name face-lifts like the “Quick Lift” and the “Lifestyle Lift.”

If Plastic Surgery Won’t Convince You, What Will?

The plastic surgery inducement is the most drastic sign of an acute nursing shortage that health officials say is undermining the Czech health care system.

Hurt by Economy, Plastic Surgeons Find Hope in New Products

At an annual gathering, plastic surgeons looked forward to potentially revolutionary new treatments on the horizon, including stem cell injections.