A great deal of controversy has erupted recently over rising obesity rates throughout the world, and the new guidelines issued by the British Fertility Society have only amplified the outcry.
Cosmetic surgery, once a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, is now readily available to anyone striving to look their very best.
In an ambitious attempt to provide an alternative to LASIK and PRK, surgeons have developed a new type of refractive surgery called SBK, or sub-Bowman's keratomileusis.
Is the speedy surgical sensation destined to slight consumers? Or is technology simply catching up with our cosmetic ideals? DocShop’s Beauty Team introduces savvy consumers to the modern realm of “lunchtime” cosmetic procedures.
Many women experience pain and embarrassment due to overly large breasts. Yet breast reduction surgery costs an average of $5,000. Should health insurance coverage pay for a portion of the cost of surgery?
Ever seen advertisements promising fantastic financial rewards for donating eggs to a fertility clinic and wondered what the whole story was? Some young women are taking advantage of these offers, but others are concerned about the moral and medical costs of these arrangements.
GRAMMY Award winning rapper Kanye West's mother died Saturday night, just one day after she underwent plastic surgery.
Most people know that periodontitis (or gum disease) can lead to tooth loss. However, recent studies indicate that gum disease may also be a precursor to more serious problems than just gaps in your smile.
How can a woman predict whether an implantable bra – worn under the skin to lift the breasts – will exceed the performance of traditional brassieres? By subjecting it to the same criteria used to judge any lingerie purchase: comfort, cost, and appearance.
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