When it comes to celebrities and cosmetic procedures, many of us fancy ourselves detectives, confidently guessing what certain stars have undergone just by looking at their pictures. And yes, it’s more common than ever for people — especially those with abundant financial means — to get plastic surgery and other aesthetic treatments if they so … Read more
While that may prove useful for some, others are a bit skeptical of using a delayed payment option. “I think it can turn dicey very quickly,” says Natalie, who asked that we identify her by her first name only. “It’s very two-fold because it gives everyone the option to ‘afford’ it, but will it encourage … Read more
For people who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, plastic surgery of any kind was still very much in its “hush-hush” era. While there was immense pressure to never age, it was still taboo to admit to receiving any kind of medical enhancements. But things are different in the 2020s, the era of TikTok. … Read more
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Dr. Castilla reiterates that anyone who wants to target volume loss might not be satisfied with the results they might get from Skinvive. “However, volume loss and changes in skin quality are both signs of aging and often go hand-in-hand,” she says. “These patients would likely achieve better final results from combining a filler to target … Read more
To really understand what’s going on inside the body and how malar edema presents, Dr. Parsa compares the lymphatic system to the plumbing in your house: “Its purpose around the eye is to remove fluid from the soft tissues, and when it’s blocked, it causes swelling in the places [where the fluid] isn’t flowing,” he … Read more
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
