People get cosmetic surgery for many reasons. Some want to look younger. Others seek to change a feature they've never liked. The decision is personal. One of the keys is to set realistic expectations ...

In 2020, plastic surgeons in the U.S. performed 15.6 million cosmetic procedures and 6.8 million reconstructive procedures. The most popular cosmetic surgical procedures included liposuction, breast ...

There are several types of bariatric surgery. Learn more about whether you might be a good candidate and what you can expect. Bariatric surgery is a term used to describe weight loss surgeries like ...

If your procedure involves both jaws, it’s called a double jaw surgery or bimaxillary osteotomy. The goal is to improve the function and appearance of your jaws. Depending on jaw deformities, a ...

Small studies suggest that breast removal surgery improves transgender teenagers’ well-being, but data is sparse. Some state leaders oppose such procedures for minors. By Azeen Ghorayshi Michael, 17, ...

Surgery is a profession defined by its authority to cure by means of bodily invasion. The brutality and risks of opening a living person's body have long been apparent, the benefits only slowly and ...

Each year hundreds of people around the world are opting for long, often painful surgery to extend their legs in a bid to make themselves a few inches taller. But the complex procedure isn't without ...