Body

A procedure that alters the female genitalia, known as labiaplasty, is one of the fastest-growing plastic surgery procedures in the United States. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed recently that the number of labiaplasties performed increased by 44% in 2013. Read more

I was at a children’s birthday party, my eyes trained on a thick slice of chocolate cake, when the woman next to me gestured at a tiny roll on her otherwise flat abdomen with a pink plastic fork. Read more

Charlotte’s Book founder and editor Robin Shobin discussed the rise of men’s interest in dermatology and plastic surgery in this recent article. Read more

A varicose vein treatment can be tricky. It is important to know how it works and get prepared for 2-3 weeks of post-treatment care. Here’s what to expect from a sclerotherapy. Read more

Of all the topics trending this year, we at Charlotte’s Book followed Simone Anderson’s story with special interest. Not so much because she lost an astounding 200 pounds in one year, or because there was controversy surrounding the legitimacy of her weight loss and that she took to social media with photos of her loose skin to prove herself, but it’s the lessons surrounding her very public transformation that got us thinking. Read more

Sweating happens, especially now, when we’re dealing with some serious summer heat. But sometimes sweating can get so bad it interferes with your day, and that’s not cool. Read more

The second weekend of Coachella is about to start and the dusty boho photos are rolling in, but there’s a fascinating new development this year. Read more

Computers are beating us at our own games, breast implants are now safe and feel real, and saunas are heated with ultra-powerful infrared light. Read more

Since the early 60s, when breast augmentation surgery came to the mass market, there have been only two options: saline vs silicone breast implants. Read more

Whether from an accident, aging, or wearing too much bling, I’m seeing more and more women come into my office complaining about torn, deflated, or sagging earlobes. Read more

“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…two breast implants, a tummy tuck, and rhinoplasty…”

So begins this insightful CNN Money feature, All I Want For Christmas: Read more

For how long have you wished that you could magically erase fat from your body? Technology is finally catching up with our dreams of obtaining a sleek silhouette, despite stubborn areas of extra fat that seem impossible to get rid of, no matter how many hot yoga, spin class, or Barry’s Bootcamp classes you endure. Read more