plastic surgery

Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences a woman can have. Given my own experiences with having children (I’m the mother of five), I can attest to the many joys of pregnancy, but also to some of its less desirable effects on our bodies. Read more

In recent years, vaginal rejuvenation procedures have been rising in popularity. Whether for medical reasons, purely aesthetic reasons, or something in between, many women turn to surgery for vaginal improvements. Read more

This summer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Plastic Surgery Department released the results of the largest-ever study of women with silicone breast implants. Read more

Plastic surgery is more popular than it’s ever been, with 17.5 million procedures done in 2017 in the U.S. alone. With a decreasing stigma around cosmetic procedures and an increasing focus on aesthetics, it’s so common for people—young, old, male, female, and everyone in between—to willingly go under the knife. Read more

As a fitness and wellness editor and regular contributor to Charlotte’s Book, people expect me to be in good shape. And I am—for a mother of three looking down the barrel of her 40th birthday. Read more

Cankles are technically defined as the appearance of thick ankles or calves. Some might say that the ankles tend to blend with the calves, thus the origin of the creative term “cankles”. Read more

Cosmetic procedures can be huge, life-changing decisions, and you want to make sure you’re in the hands of a knowledgeable, experienced professional who knows exactly what they’re doing. Read more

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

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the country. In fact, almost 300,000 women had breast augmentation just in 2016. Read more

One of the newest innovations in body contouring is TruSculpt 3D, a treatment that uses monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to target, heat and destroy fat cells beneath the skin (currently approved by the FDA for circumferential reduction of the abdomen and flanks). Read more

People throw around the phrase “boob job” very casually these days, which is no surprise as breast surgery has become the most performed plastic surgery procedure in the United States. Read more

Any time you cut through skin, you will end up with a scar. Scars are the body’s way of gluing tissue back together. They happen to everyone, and they are there forever. Read more