Cosmetic Surgery

If you’re planning a cosmetic procedure (or at least considering one), you can’t be too informed. It can be a big decision, and you want to make sure you’re choosing the right surgeon, that you know what to expect pre- and post-procedure, and that you’re well-armed with all the information you need. Read more

Women who consider breast implant surgery often worry about scarring. There is an obvious reason for this, as scarring can diminish the youthful, natural appearance of breasts, and cause women to become self-conscious about their appearance—defeating the purpose of breast implants in the first place. Read more

Most routine breast augmentation consultations include a thorough discussion of breast size, cosmetic preference, and implant type. There are several other issues that can become very relevant to selecting the appropriate operation for a given patient, and to prepare her for the postoperative recovery and the resulting lifestyle changes. Read more

Everybody knows that your face tells a story. It tells the world a little about how old you are, how much sun you’ve gotten, and maybe even how stressed you’ve been. Read more

Recently the Daily Mail published “Ageless Gillian and the BotoX Files,” essentially Botox-shaming Gillian Anderson with a panel of experts who speculate that the 47-year old star has undergone Botox, fillers, and other anti-aging treatments. Read more

You have a size for almost everything. A shoe size, a pant size, and yes—a breast size. While you can probably sneak your way into something a little off-size if you really want to (like those purple suede boots that you just can’t live without), things will always look a little wrong if the fit doesn’t match. 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

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

Here’s the honest truth: everyone is different, and every doctor is different, so it’s completely possible to get different—even opposing—viewpoints from equally qualified doctors about whatever procedure you’re interested in. Read more

Would you sign a film release form at the plastic surgeon’s office if it meant over one million people might see your nipple snipped off or your butt cut open? 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

What’s inside the $200K Oscar Gift Bag this year? Well, aside from a year’s worth of unlimited Audi car rentals and an all-expenses-paid trip to Israel, vouchers for the “Vampire Breast Lift” Read more