Cosmetic surgery is booming in the US, with patients shelling out thousands of dollars for liposuction, Brazilian butt lifts and other body-contouring procedures. But the promise of the perfect look can come at a deadly cost. An investigation by KFF Health News and NBC found that cosmetic surgery chains have faced scores of malpractice lawsuits … 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
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
It was supposed to be peak relaxation. Kate Johnson and her husband, Sean, planned a 10-day ski vacation to Japan early last year. They figured it would be their last big trip for a while since they were trying to get pregnant. A few weeks before boarding the plane, the Hoboken couple found out they … Read more
Talk about a sore loser. For one player, a game of beer pong went terribly awry. The 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing and abnormal breathing following a round of the popular drinking game. A 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing … Read more
Ross Catanzarite was a scrawny kid with a big appetite — one that caught up with him after high school. Suddenly, in his early 20s, weight clung to his 5-foot-8-inch frame. He tried everything, from calorie counting and no-carb eating plans to intermittent fasting, but nothing was sustainable. He would lose 40 to 50 pounds … Read more
Phil Collins revealed that he’s under 24-hour care due to ongoing health issues. The “You’ll Be in My Heart” singer, 74, gave the grim health update on Monday’s episode of the “BBC Eras” podcast. “I have a 24-hour live-in nurse to make sure I take my medication as I should do,” Collins told host Zoe … Read more
Savannah Guthrie is ready to return to work. A month after undergoing vocal cord surgery, the anchor, 54, virtually called into Tuesday’s “Today Show” broadcast. Guthrie reunited with fellow co-hosts Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Carson Daly, Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones, holding up a dry-erase board that read “Love you.” Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday’s … Read more
“Today” star Jill Martin is still dealing with health issues stemming from her cancer battle. The 49-year-old journalist revealed that she has to undergo emergency surgery due to complications from treatment for breast cancer. “Just when you think the fight is over, life reminds you that healing isn’t always linear,” Martin told “Today” on Friday. … Read more
Christopher Atkins is on the mend. The “Blue Lagoon” star, 64, took to social media to share that he recently underwent surgery. “Surgery went well. Got more metal in me. I’ll need to get to airports even earlier to get through security! Lol,” Atkins captioned his Thursday Instagram post. “Thanks for all your well wishes! Love … 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
Deadly drinks? Experts warn that some showy-looking cocktails can have serious consequences — think more undertaker than hangover. In fact, there are multiple examples of they key ingredient sending people to the hospital While liquid nitrogen is routinely added to drinks to create a ‘smoking’ aesthetic, its use in this way requires no training or … Read more
“Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” star Colin Mochrie is undergoing emergency surgery for a serious eye condition, forcing him to postpone dates on his comedy tour. The 68-year-old comedian’s health crisis was revealed Friday in an Instagram statement shared by Mochrie, his tour partner Asad Mecci, and the account for their hypnosis and improv comedy … Read more
Savannah Guthrie is saying goodbye to the “Today” show — for now. The co-host revealed that she will be underling vocal surgery in the new year during the NBC program on Friday. “Some of you have noticed that my voice has been very scratchy and started to crack a little bit,” Guthrie, 53, shared. “Well, I … 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
Elizabeth Fleurisma tears up as she runs her fingers over the scars that map her scalp. The Long Island mom was stunned to discover at the age of 30 that she had a brain tumor the size of a lime. She survived a 16-hour surgery and weeks of radiation — yet a piece of the tumor … 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
Meghan Markle’s estranged father had part of his left leg amputated in a “case of life or death” after he was rushed to a hospital in the Philippines on Wednesday. Thomas Markle, 81, underwent life-saving three-hour surgery at a Cebu hospital when his leg turned blue, then black as a blood clot cut off circulation … Read more
Meghan Markle’s estranged dad is said to be fighting for his life. Thomas Markle, 81, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery after suddenly falling ill at his home in the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the Daily Mail. Following a three-hour surgery, Thomas was reportedly placed into intensive care as doctors continued to … Read more