Sundance plastic surgery documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes an unflinchingly honest look at Joan Rivers. The film doesn’t pull any punches, either. Read the full story

I have many large and small moles on my upper and middle back. Some are raised and some are flat. In the past, dermatologists have removed a few leaving horrible train track scars that have stretched. My back has always been an embarrassment for me and I refuse to show it — not even in a swimsuit. There are many moles; I don’t know if anyone would want to attempt to remove them or help me with the old scars. I went to a local plastic surgeon and he dismissed my back and said he would rather focus on helping me with the three train track scars on my arms. I do have a keloid scar on my upper chest. Is there something that could be done to help me feel better about myself?

Look younger with fractional laser skin treatments, and get shorter recovery time, too. Dr. Brett Snyder explains how in this video. Read the full story

Are the results of DOT therapy on face and neck worth the money it costs? How risky is the procedure?

Rosie O’Donnell has raised the ire of skin cancer prevention groups after saying she can’t get enough of the sun during a recent talk show appearance. Read the full story

Watch this week’s Plastic Surgery News to learn about new statistics that show the increasing demand for younger-looking skin. Also, find out what your mother’s face can tell you about how you will age, and how to correct problem areas before they become a problem. We’ll also share further evidence that Botox may do more than take away wrinkles, and fill you in on a new exhibit in India featuring the identity of what was possibly the world’s first plastic surgeon. Plus, get the details on a plastic surgeon who married a woman so that he could operate on her until she was “perfect,”  and see which rocker actress is coping with the results of a disastrous facial surgery from 2003. Read the full story

Lady Gaga gives Adam Lambert a song to feature on his new album. But, Gaga isn’t the only famous singer to contribute to the Idol star’s debut release. Read the full story

Jodie Sweetin releases a memior, unSweetined, which tells all about her drug addiction, and how she was high while speaking to students about staying off drugs. Read the full story

Laser treatments can erase fine lines, eliminate dark spots, remove hair and eradicate tattoos when used by a properly trained practitioner. Can lasers also dissolve fat? Dr. Jason Pozner has some surprising insights in this episode of Plastic Surgery Talk.

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A new gel for laser skin resurfacing helps reduces redness, allowing skin to look and feel better more quickly. The pretreatment gel contains vitamins, as well as additives that prevent bruising. The result, reports say, is a gel that desensitizes the skin and makes it less prone to the usual irritations. Read the full story