Psychologist Don Grant argues the reason dimples are so attractive is their synonymy with youth. For the Gen-Z woman, for whom girlhood is fundamental to identity (see: #GirlMath, #GirlDinner, #HotGirlSummer, and #ThatGirl), the fact that dimples are so appealing has been learned from decades of media reinforcement. Dr. Grant points to Shirley Temple, the earliest … Read more
In general, “an upper eyelid surgery is an easy thing to go through,” assures New York City-based double-board certified plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD. “It’s not so painful, and a lot of skin tightens by week four or five.” New York City board-certified plastic surgeon Lara Devgan, MD, always tells her blepharoplasty patients that they’re … Read more
Beauty has always been more than skin deep, and it’s not a new idea to conceive of aesthetics ― for men and women alike ― as a sign of social capital and status. Still, recent data indicates an uptick in elective cosmetic procedures for men. The jury’s still out on whether this trend is specific … Read more
