February 2026

  Surprisingly, there is evidence of cleft lip and palate surgery as far back as 390 BC in China. The Egyptians and Greeks also developed cleft palate ‘surgical’ techniques, though no descriptions of these remain. There are descriptions of operations on cleft lip in the Middle Ages, and further evidence of cleft lip repairs pop…

Liposuction Is Not for Weight Loss Here’s the deal. Generally speaking, liposuction is not for weight loss. It is first and foremost a body sculpting procedure. That means it will be most effective on people who are at or close to their ideal weight but have had difficulty getting rid of fatty deposits on various…

If you had to wager a guess as to when plastic surgery began, chances are you’d guess much later than reality. In fact, the history of plastic surgery goes all the way back to 800 B.C. when physicians in ancient India were using skin grafts for reconstructive surgery. It’s hard to imagine what that entailed…

If you’re considering any sort of plastic surgery, winter can be a great time to get it done. Especially if you want to show off the results in the spring and summer months. Plus, it’s much easier to hide the recovery process when the snow is flying and you’re bundled up in scarves, hats, and…

  Do you remember the days when you felt comfortable showing off your arms? But now there’s sagging skin on your upper arms you keep under cover. Or maybe you lost a lot of weight and were looking forward to finally showing off your arms. Yet, now there’s excess skin hanging there. You DO have…

Despite the jokes about large breasts in our culture, having large breasts can be both cumbersome and painful. Large breasts can be the source of chronic back, neck, and shoulder strain. And women who have to wear extra supportive bras often suffer from cuts and abrasions on their shoulders from the straps. On top of…