Facelift News by Patient's Advisor

A group of women from Pretoria’s campaign against a surgeon from Brooklyn – who they call ‘the butcher’ – has now spilled into cyber space. Comments: Is it a smear campaign? That’s what the surgeon says… and it’s certainly turning ugly! Look for more quotes like this: “He is a butcher, not a surgeon.”

I have been faced with a unique problem. My best friend of almost 40 years has decided she wants to get plastic surgery… Comments: This could be interesting for you! What happens when you and someone close to you differ dramatically in your opinions on plastic surgery? This Q&A from the Sun Herald offers some […]

If you can’t feel good, why not look good? Despite a flagging economy and a war on terror, nearly 7 million Americans… Comments: Okay, even with the slumping economy, WebMD says plastic surgery is still incredibly popular.

From WebMD’s Health Guide A-Z, covering several questions and issues you might want to consider before making a decision. Comments: A good, indepth look at a variety of issues associated with cosmetic surgery. Focuses on reasons for why you want the procedure and what you hope to achieve, with a few comments about recovery, risks, […]

These days women are not the only ones considering a nip and tuck to maintain or enhance their appearance. Comments: Another article for men, this time from the ASAPS. Fairly basic, with statistics about what men most want to change about their bodies, as well as different procedures that are becoming more popular.

New York, NY (February 20, 2003)–A new survey shows that more than half (54%) of all Americans approve of cosmetic plastic surgery and nearly one-quarter (24%) say they would consider having cosmetic surgery themselves, either now or in the future. Comments: This article provides some statistics that illustrate the growing acceptance of plastic surgery. If […]

ACTRESS Leslie Ash has warned women to beware the perils of cosmetic surgery after her lip-enhancement procedure went disastrously wrong. Comments: Another one from the celebrity side of plastic surgery gone bad…

Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoughbi refused to undergo a second plastic surgery on her lips after close friends advised her to go back to her natural look. Comments: Okay, if you’re particularly interested in Lebanese singers who have lip surgery, take a look… otherwise…

Women between the ages of 20 and 50 are signing up for real-life “extreme makeovers.” Comments: TV isn’t the only place you’ll find the ‘extreme makeover.’

Illegal Plastic Surgery Horrors on the Rise, Say Experts Comments: This article by Oliver Libaw, reprinted and available on Google, is scary to the say the least! It deals with illegal surgery and the fact that it’s on the rise. Includes examples like the doctor with no medical license performing liposuction and breast augmentation.