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Despite the stigma associated with going under the knife, plastic surgery is more common than ever. According to new market research findings, one-third of women say they themselves would consider paying a visit to the plastic surgeon to get help with an area of their body they’re not happy with. That’s one out of every three women you know! What’s more, one in five are actively pursuing or plan to pursue cosmetic surgery, with 7% having already undergone it in the past. READ MORE

If recent stories are any indication, giving the gift of cosmetic surgery is no passing fad. From Botox to breast augmentation, aesthetic procedures continue to gain popularity during the December holiday season. But what about Valentine’s Day? Could cosmetic surgery be the ultimate in luxury gift-giving… or is it downright offensive?
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Was 2014 really the year of the butt? RealSelf is on the case. READ MORE

The RealSelf community was certainly busy last week! Of the thousands of photos posted between February 1 and 7, here are the ones that you, our amazing users, viewed the most. READ MORE

We’ve got some new faces in this week’s favorite videos list. Check out this week's top 5 most popular videos list! READ MORE

What is the Right to Be Forgotten and how does it affect you? Josh King, Vice President of Business Development and General Counsel at Avvo reveals what it means if you're considering a cosmetic procedure. READ MORE

The US Food and Drug Administration recently signed off on a first-of-its-kind medical implant known as the Maestro Rechargeable System, and it’s pretty high-tech: After the device is implanted into the abdomen, it reduces hunger by controlling the signals sent from the stomach to the brain telling it you’re full. While the system will never deliver the kind of drastic results we see with popular bariatric treatments sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, it could be an appealing option for those who are hesitant to undergo a more invasive procedure or don’t have quite as much weight to lose. READ MORE

Besides football, what do Peyton Manning, Hines Ward, Chris Johnson, and Tony Polamalu have in common? These NFL players (and hundreds of others) have all been treated with a thing called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to accelerate healing after an injury and avoid surgery. PRP has been used since the mid-90s, largely during dental and other oral procedures, but it’s recently gained a lot of ground in world of sports medicine… and cosmetic procedures.

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See which videos kept their spots and which gained ground on this week's top 5 most popular videos list! READ MORE

We’ve all been there: You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and see the eyes of an exhausted woman staring back at you. Unfortunately, a full night’s sleep isn’t always enough to erase those dark circles. Let’s dissect why these appear in the first place, before explaining how to treat them. READ MORE