Korea Hopes to Become Medical Tourism Hub


Korea is already a popular destination for patients from across the Far East seeking cost-effective plastic surgery and other medical treatment. Now, government officials plan to promote the country as a medical tourism destination. Read the full story


Plastic Surgeon with Drug Problem is Focus of Lawsuit


A plastic surgeon in Greenwich, CT, who died of a heroin overdose is at the center of a lawsuit against the hospital that granted him surgical privileges. Read the full story


Women’s Curves Mesmerize Men, Study Shows


Men prefer a woman with curves, according to a new study, which showed that an hourglass figure is an intoxicant for the male brain. Read the full story


Male Breast Reduction Fastest Growing Cosmetic Surgery in UK


Male breast reduction surgery is a touchy subject. But, in the UK, men are tackling their ‘moobs’ head on, making gynecomastia surgery more popular than ever. Read the full story


Facial Aging Similar Between Mothers and Daughters


Facial aging follows a similar pattern between mothers and daughters, according to a new study, supporting the maxim that a groom should look at his mother-in-law to know what lies ahead. Read the full story


Liposuction Less Risky with New Techniques


Liposuction has come a long way since its inception, with the development of new technologies designed to remove fat more efficiently. Now, a new study reveals what works, and what doesn’t, and which techniques are safest. Read the full story


Plastic Surgery Channel Pushes the Right Buttons


The Plastic Surgery Channel has captured the media’s eye for delivering relevant, credible content to a global audience – all from a small north Dallas production studio. Read the full story


Plastic Surgeons Make Pledge to Haiti


Plastic surgeons play an important roll in treating victims of natural disasters. Now, two Dallas-area doctors have pledged to bring healing to Haiti long after the headlines fade. Read the full story


Plastic Surgery Can Turn that Frown Upside Down


Plastic surgery is not just for those who want to stay forever young. New surgical techniques can help patients suffering from frowning mouth deformity, giving them good reason to smile. Read the full story


Researchers Focus on Growing Human Body Parts


New technologies have led to quantum leaps in regenerative medicine, including the ability to engineer human tissue. Next, researchers hope to grow new organs in the lab. Read the full story