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Demand for plastic surgery is up, even with coronavirus

ByDr. Stephanie E. Farber With stay-at-home orders leaving many bemoaning their webcam appearances, plastic surgeons have seen a rebound in demand for procedures with the reopening of their offices. “Across the country there has been some pent-up demand,” said American Society of Plastic Surgeons President Dr. Lynn Jeffers. “Our statistics show that people are still […]

I Got a Nose Job During Quarantine The first time I met my doctor in person was 15 minutes before surgery.

Back in March, the lease on my Brooklyn apartment was nearly up and COVID-19 was shutting down New York City. Faced with the idea of being trapped inside a two-bedroom apartment all summer, my boyfriend and I decided to head to my parents’ house in Illinois to save on rent. At first, we thought we […]

Don’t Like What You See on Zoom? Get a Face-Lift and Join the Crowd

A growing number of people, stuck at home and tired of staring at their own haggard faces on Zoom, are finding a fix: face and eye lifts, chin and tummy tucks and more. At a time when many medical fields are reeling from lockdowns when lucrative electives work was postponed, cosmetic surgery procedures are surging, […]

The Pandemic’s Secret Botox Panic

from ‘Town and Country Magazine’ For a segment of society, there has been something more troubling than the specter of running low on toilet paper during lockdown. As the days stretched to weeks and then to months, many began quietly wondering: What will happen to my face without Botox? And is it worth breaching social distancing […]

The New Rules for Rhinoplasty in the COVID-19 Era

New York plastic surgeon Jeffrey S. Yager, MD recently started performing elective cosmetic procedures again after the three-month, state-mandated halt was lifted. One thing he’s found most surprising during the COVID-19 crisis: “The majority of my patients were eager to proceed, as they view the surgeries as safe,” he says. “And, they finally have time off from […]

Despite the pandemic, business is booming in the plastic surgery industry

by Gladys BautistaMonday, August 31st 2020 COLUMBIA — Many industries like malls and airlines took a hit during the pandemic, but there’s one still thriving. Despite the pandemic, one local plastic surgeon said he found the steady business of the cosmetic surgery industry “surprisingly busy.” Matthew Concannon, the owner of Concannon Plastic Surgery in Columbia, […]

Rhinoplasty 101: The Complete Guide to Rhinoplasty

by Allure Magazine, March 2018 Interest in plastic surgery is at an all-time high, but stigma and misinformation still surround the industry and its patients. Welcome to Life in Plastic, a new series by Allure that aims to break down cosmetic procedures and provide all the information you’ll need to make whatever decision is right […]

How facelift patients choose surgeons

by Eliza Cabana Social media offers innumerable opportunities to create relationships with prospective patients. But what most influences a patient’s decision to consult with and ultimately choose a surgeon? Adam Honeybrook, M.B.B.S., a facial plastic surgeon in Lafayette, La., says he and coauthors of “Rhytidectomy: A Social Media Analysis,” a poster presented at Cosmetic Surgery […]

9 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Lip Injections

by Glamour Magazine “Getting work done” is no longer the secret it once was. But if you’re considering going under the knife or needle, you deserve to be informed. In our series, Life in Plastic, we’re breaking down everything you need to know, from lip injections to invasive treatments. Choose to change your looks or […]

Erase Aging With a ‘Mid-Facelift’?

Deciding to have a traditional facelift is hard enough: After all, it’s expensive, invasive surgery on the most noticeable part of your body. Now the decision may become even more difficult. Some plastic surgeons are promoting a controversial procedure called the “mid-facelift,” which can be done by itself or can be done along with a […]