By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS on Aug 18, 2010 09:00PM

Breast Surgery Requires Reconstruction Talk, Law Says

A new law in New York requires doctors and hospitals to tell women facing surgery about reconstruction and insurance coverage.

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS on Apr 28, 2010 09:00PM

Plastic-Surgery Group Starts Advice Web Site

But the claim of unbiased information is a bit iffy.

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS on Apr 28, 2010 09:00PM

Cosmetic Surgeries Get a Little Nip and Tuck

The five most popular procedures fell in number by nearly 9 percent in 2009, a survey of plastic surgeons, dermatologists and doctors shows.

By LAURA M. HOLSON on Apr 24, 2010 09:00PM

A Little Too Ready for Her Close-Up?

Ten years ago, actresses had surgery to help their careers. Now it can hurt them.

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS on Apr 07, 2010 09:00PM

Awake for Breast Implants? If You Wish

Doctors who tout an ?awake? option in breast augmentation say it?s a boon to patient choice and a safer option than general anesthesia.

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS on Mar 17, 2010 09:00PM

Appreciating Your Value as You Age

The pursuit of beauty increases anxiety as women age; two doctors and former models have a book to suggest answers.

By NATASHA SINGER on Mar 13, 2010 10:00PM

Taking a Nip Out of the Tuck

Cosmetic surgeries are down. Doctors blame the recession. But maybe it?s more than a pocketbook issue.