Posts Tagged ‘Tummy Tuck’

Pre-Wedding Nip Tucks on the Rise

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Despite tough economic times, the average cost of an American wedding is more than $29,000. Brides-to-be scour wedding websites and forums looking for inspiration, and that certain je ne sais quois to set their fête apart from the rest. But one trend that’s on the rise is pre-wedding cosmetic surgery, or “bridalplasty,” a term popularized [...]

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Fake Doctor Injects Cement, Super Glue into Woman’s Buttocks

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Although unscrupulous, self-proclaimed plastic surgeons continue to make headlines daily for serious botched operations, we seem to only be seeing an increase of these unfortunate stories in the news. The most recent profiles a 30-year-old Miami Gardens woman with aspirations of working at a local nightclub. The woman, who is not being named due to [...]

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How to Correct Gynecomastia with Plastic Surgery

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

From workplace pressure to dating later in life, it’s no wonder we’ve seen a marked increase of men undergoing plastic surgery procedures in 2011. But there has been another force driving men to go under the knife for decades, and its incidence is more common than you may think. Although gynecomastia typically affects newborns, adolescents [...]

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Dr. Barr Sponsors “Dirty Carnival” to Benefit LLS

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Did you know that an estimated 957,902 people in the U.S. are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL or myeloma? The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was established to cure these life-threatening diseases, and improve the quality of life of both patients and their families. Since its inception, LLS has [...]

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Dr. Barr Discusses Cosmetic Procedures in New YouTube Series

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you likely have a lot of questions about your chosen procedure. At Palm Beach Plastic Surgery, we never forget how overwhelming it can be to decide to undergo plastic surgery. To help ease any pre-procedure anxiety, Dr. Barr recently sat down to discuss five popular procedures in a series of [...]

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Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Hosts “The Spa After Dark Full Moon Party”

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

For most, October signifies the true beginning of the fall season. Temperatures drop and attitudes typically shift to welcome the cooler weather and the beginning of holiday festivities. In addition to Halloween celebrations, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that Palm Beach Plastic Surgery shows their support through various events and fundraisers. [...]

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The High Price of Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery: Tips for Choosing a Doctor

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Last week, we discussed the new campaign by the ASPS to spread awareness about the epidemic of uncertified doctors practicing cosmetic surgery. The crisis continues to grow at a seemingly exponential rate, with major news outlets recounting numerous cases of plastic surgery malpractice. Recently, USA Today released an investigative story on the subject, exposing the [...]

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