Body Dysmorphic Disorder involves extreme distress over an imagined or barely noticeable defect, often resulting in extreme plastic surgery.

Sep 11, 2011 - Natalie Frank

Heidi Montag's multiple surgical procedures have left friends and family worried for her health, but the surgery obsessed starlet refuses to stop.

Jun 17, 2010 - Novella Besso

Dr. Robert Guida, a Manhattan Facial Cosmetic Surgeon at the New York Center for Plastic Surgery, describes the symptoms and treatments for plastic surgery addiction.

Oct 1, 2008 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Nearly two million plastic surgeries are done each year to correct or enhance various body parts. Some are for reasons of vanity, others for medical reasons

Feb 17, 2011 - Tom Raley

Why spend thousands on cosmetic surgery when you can fix your flaws at home for less by just using makeup?

Sep 17, 2009 - Jazmin Espinal

Plastic surgery is undertaken for many reasons including restoration of function and correction of disfigurement due to trauma and birth defects.

Aug 29, 2009 - Debbie Roome

There is a rampant run to the doctor's office for a little altering these days to puff up a lip or de-puff an eyelid; these have become as commonplace as quick manicures.

Jan 24, 2009 - Margret Avery

Americans are seeking cosmetic surgery in record numbers. Statistics reveal its popularity among all races and between genders. But such procedures are still elective...

Jun 29, 2008 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Researchers are discovering the psychological benefits of cosmetic plastic surgery for some people. Here's how breast reductions & face lifts can help -- or hinder.

May 16, 2008 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Some nations advertise low-cost medical procedures bundled with luxurious vacations, while Belgium focuses on foreign patient needs & promotes its healthcare system.

Sep 20, 2007 - Daniel Workman

Learn more about current costs for plastic surgery and ways to afford high cosmetic surgery prices. Find out about insurance coverage and what alternatives to try.

Sep 12, 2007 - Lisa Nichols

This year, you may be considering ways to improve your body confidence. Read this article for a realistic look at plastic surgery and what it entails.

Jan 2, 2011 - Leanne Francis

Cosmetic surgery is a big step and can cost thousands of dollars. If surgery is necessary but finances are thin, there are other financial funding options.

May 10, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

From the new Vampire Lift to the future of cryogenically freezing your fat, Dr. Gryskiewicz, plastic surgeon extraordinaire, dishes. And the dish is FLAMBE!

Mar 24, 2011 - Christy McKinney

An abdominoplasty surgeon can get rid of those sagging abdominal muscles and provide a firm new contour with a skillful tummy tuck procedure - for both men and women.

Jan 25, 2010 - Kalyani Candade

It is important to gather information before submitting to any surgical procedure. This is just as true with plastic surgery.

Aug 29, 2009 - Debbie Roome

Weigh up the risks of anti-ageing procedures against the possibility of growing old with grace and wisdom. Is the illusion of youth really worth the risks?

Dec 27, 2007 - Elaine Walker

Do our girls have a healthy body image? What do they really see when they look in the mirror?

Feb 11, 2007 - Susan Carney

It will take 25 years and $17,054 to pay off $11,000 credit card debt if only paying minimum balance. And this is with a low 6.99% interest rate...

Jul 10, 2011 - Dianne Wing

Cosmetic surgery is a major decision -- one that should take much thought, time and consideration. Outweigh the important pros and cons of plastic surgery.

Jan 21, 2011 - Audrey Kuronya