Plastic Surgery - By Category
Planning Your Surgery
In the broadest sense, plastic surgery has been a reality ever since the first primitive tribal tattoo, ritualistic body modification, or crude attempt at reconstruction to repair facial injuries. However, it wasn't until the late 1800s - early 1900s that the world began to see significant scientific advances in the ancient art of plastic surgery.
Photo Galleries
Browse through before and after patient photos which show the results of diverse plastic surgery procedures. See breast augmentation, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, face lifts, and much more.
Celebrity Plastic Surgery
From info-tainment shows like Discovery's "Plastic Surgery Before & After"...to reality shows like "Dr. 90210" and "Extreme Makeover"... From the celebrity gossip shows that tell us who had what augmented, sucked, or snipped...to the deliciously naughty drama of Nip/Tuck... There has never been a better time for all you plastic surgery devotees to get your fix.
Facial Procedures A - Z
Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures are designed to alter (and hopefully, improve) the appearance of specific features of the face, head, and neck. Sometimes these procedures can significantly improve function as well. Read step-by-step profiles of specific procedures and view illustrative images relating to these procedures.
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
A comprehensive overwiew of the procedures that are done on pediatric patients.
Reconstructive Procedures
Reconstructive plastic surgery can change patients' lives by correcting or restoring both form and function. Some procedures correct birth defects like cleft lip or cleft palate, while others aim to reconstruct features scarred by tragic accidents and illnesses or disfigured by domestic violence.
Skin Remedies
The world of plastic surgery is changing quickly, with technological advances in both surgical equipment and techniques. Newer techniques including laser-assisted and endoscopic surgery allow for surgery that is safer and more effective, with less trauma and less recovery time for the patient.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures include (but are not limited to) treatments with non-ablative lasers, radio frequency, acoustic waves, cosmetic tattooing, light-based therapies, light-to-medium strength chemical peels, and even surgical treatments which can be performed under only local anesthetic. Since the introduction of the Medi-Spa, these procedures are growing more and more accessible to the average person looking to improve his or her appearance.
Find the Right Plastic Surgeon
Whether you are in the market for liposuction, a mini-face lift, or a full-body lift and facial rejuvenation, you need to choose your surgeon wisely. We provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
Psychology & Ethics of Plastic Surgery
There is no doubt that it is important to be aware of the ethics of plastic surgery from the standpoint of the patient as well as the surgeon. Perhaps even more important, though, is that we explore the emotional aspects of plastic surgery as it pertains to the patient both before and after undergoing a cosmetic procedure.
Plastic Surgery Glossary
Here at about.com, your guides to health topics try to write content in terms that anyone can understand, avoiding medical jargon when at all possible. However, use of medical terms is occasionally necessary for clarity and accuracy. Therefore, I offer you this glossary of commonly used terms relating to plastic surgery.
Plastic Surgery Statistics
Plastic Surgery Statistics
Body Procedures A - Z
Plastic Surgery of the body includes a broad spectrum of procedures and types of procedures. The most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the U.S. is liposuction, with breast augmentation and tummy tucks coming in close behind. Yet there are many types of cosmetic procedures which are performed on the body---from calf implants to full body lifts, from breast reduction to vaginal rejuvenation. You name it, and it can probably be nipped and / or tucked.