Body bank. Cosmetic surgeons are increasingly fielding requests for “fat banking,” with patients planning for the future with a literal pound of flesh. “Fat banking is the process of removing a patient’s own fat, typically through liposuction, and then freezing and storing it for potential use in future cosmetic procedures,” Dr. Claudia Kim, board-certified cosmetic … Read more
Five Guys has ditched its iconic fry cups and is now stuffing its famous fries into “environmentally friendly” paper bags — and not everyone is loving the switch-up. The popular fast food chain insists nothing else has changed, promising the same heaping portions customers are used to. But the switch, driven by environmental concerns and … Read more
A facelift performed by Dr. Carl Truesdale is going viral for giving a 70-year-old patient who “looked 90 years old” dramatic, youth-boosting results. In a February TikTok video, Truesdale, who is based in Beverly Hills, posted a video of an unnamed woman he performed a facelift on, featuring both before and after footage. The clip … Read more
The beauty-obsessed are refusing to “let go and let God.” Even the Pope has something to say about looksmaxxing and the so-called “Mar-A-Lago face.” This week, the Vatican released a document approved by Pope Leo XIV advising against cosmetic surgery. The document, titled “Thinking about Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” … Read more
Even the best anti-aging creams can’t compete with “forever chemicals.” Smile lines and crow’s feet give away our age on the outside, but on the inside, certain synthetic compounds found in many household items may be wreaking havoc on our tissues, accelerating our biological age in ways we might not be able to see in … Read more
If you thought doulas only coached breathing in delivery rooms, meet the glam-squad godmothers of the operating room. Los Angeles–based concierge consultants Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari have carved out a niche as high-touch guides for clients navigating the nerve-racking, scar-sensitive, spreadsheet-worthy world of plastic surgery. Think part strategist, part therapist, part logistics wizard — … Read more
Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Atenea scrolled through his … Read more
Some things remain timeless, even when going under the knife. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, has unveiled the biggest trends of 2025 — including which procedures are performed most. “These trends are remarkably consistent with what we saw last year … Read more
There is no greater irony in life than buying a pair of scissors only to realize you need a second pair of scissors to get them out of the box. Thankfully, a Brisbane mom has found a solution that is so simple, it’s almost frustrating we didn’t think of it sooner. Her hack has now … Read more
Bradley Cooper’s pals are backing him. The “Silver Linings Playbook” star, 51, finally revealed whether he has undergone plastic surgery during an episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett’s “Smartless” podcast released on Jan. 5. Arnett brought up the cosmetic surgery rumors surrounding Cooper while discussing one thing fans might not know about the “Maestro” actor. … Read more
That’s a wrap on harmful plastic? Microplastics — which slough off larger plastics — plague everything we touch, from our food to our cleaning tools, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and more. Now, a team of researchers may have devised the ideal solution. Researchers have created a new material that has the flexibility … Read more
Sydney Sweeney is shutting down the rumors that she’s had plastic surgery. During a new interview for Allure with her “The Housemaid” co-star Amanda Seyfried, the 28-year-old actress was asked to debunk a “beauty rumor” about herself — and she had a sharp response. “Let’s debunk them all. I mean, I have never gotten work … Read more
Kate Winslet is proud to say she’s aging naturally. The “Titanic” actress, 50, weighed in on the topic of plastic surgery as she confirmed that she “hasn’t got anything” done or injected into her face. “Oh, it’s terrifying. I think, ‘No, not you! Why?’” she told The Times of London in an interview published Saturday, … Read more
Brian Lewis Gonzalez spent most of his life trying not to be seen. Growing up in Brooklyn, he kept to himself, slouching and layering to disguise the excess breast tissue that made him the target of schoolyard taunts. “There were summers that I would wear two shirts just to feel comfortable enough to go outside, … Read more
For Emily Cipryk, the decision to spend nearly $16,000 on plastic surgery came easy — and early. At 28, the entrepreneurial influencer found herself looking in the mirror and having regrets about nearly a decade of failure to prioritize sleep — which she felt had left her looking tired and rundown. The fashionable Torontonian would regularly scroll … Read more
Simone Biles explained that her decision to get a breast augmentation was about loving herself. The 11-time Olympic medalist opened up about her plastic surgeries, telling People that it’s important for her to be transparent so that others, especially young girls, can relate to her. “Okay, obviously you can notice the breasts,” Biles, 28, said, … Read more
Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD, a plastic surgeon in Manhattan, has noticed something interesting in his practice these past few years: A more than doubling of facial procedures in the fall months, including facelifts (from $40,000), facial fat grafting (around $7,500), blepharoplasty (around $7,500) and rhinoplasty (from $20,000). “Many of these patients mention wanting to have their … Read more
Famed biohacker Bryan Johnson is giving new meaning to the term “sperm washing.” Sperm washing is a lab technique that isolates healthy, active little guys from seminal fluid and debris for use in fertility procedures like intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). As part of his quest for eternal life, Johnson said he … Read more
Felicity has learned from her haircut. Keri Russell, 49, is speaking out about the pressure to get plastic surgery in Hollywood. “It’s something my girlfriends and I talk about all the time. Plastic surgery is having such a moment right now — men, women, 20-year-olds. I mean, it is around,” she told People in an … Read more
Here’s some bitter news to sip on. Microplastics are impossible to avoid, lurking in everything from the food you eat and the water you drink to the clothes you wear and the cosmetics you apply. Now, a new study suggests that one everyday habit could flood your body with tens of thousands more of these … Read more