Jennifer Aniston Admits to Trying Injectables

In an interview with Instyle, Jennifer Aniston discussed getting older: “I’ve started getting those little sun spots... Even the texture [of my skin] is changing. So I’ve recently started zapping the spots and getting spray tans whenever I can. And I’ve graduated to using SPF 60 sunblock when I’m on the beach.”

Regarding injectables, Aniston said, “People think that I do a lot of injections, but I don’t. I’m not saying that I haven’t tried it ... but I see how it’s a slippery slope.”

Learn more about non-invasive injectables such as Juvederm, Restylane and collagen.

Breast Augmentation Still Top Procedure

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the top five surgical procedures in 2010 were:

1. Breast Augmentation: 318,123 performed
2. Liposuction: 289,016 performed
3. Eyelid surgery: 152,123 performed
4. Abdominoplasty: 144,929 performed
5. Breast Reduction: 138,152 performed

Breast augmentation continues to be the top cosmetic surgical
procedure and has held the title since 2006. Silicone implants
were used in 60% of all breast augmentations in 2010, compared
to 50% in 2009.

Biggest Loser's Olivia Ward has Plastic Surgery

Olivia Ward, the winner of Biggest Loser Season 11, announced that she had plastic surgery to remove excess skin after losing 129 pounds.

“I feel really good. I was really surprised. I thought I would be in so much pain,” she told Access Hollwood. “Obviously, I’m uncomfortable, but it’s not excruciating pain... My abdominal wall is sore.”

Olivia's surgery was four hours long. The surgeon removed excess skin and soft tissue. Access Hollywood paid for the procedure.

Learn more about tummy tuck surgery and view before and after photos of tummy tucks.

Jane Fonda shares about plastic surgery

On Today.com, Jane Fonda talks about why she chose to have plastic surgery. “I just decided I wanted to buy myself some time and look more like how I feel,” said Fonda. She had chin, neck and lower eyelid surgery. “I’m happier now than I was before,” Fonda said. “That’s not exactly what I expected at 73.”

View eyelid surgery before and after photos.

Fat Injections Safe for Mastectomy Reconstruction

A study published in the medical journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® suggests that fat injections are safe for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery.

Researchers at three French and Italian hospitals followed 513 women who had lipofilling (fat obtained by liposuction from one part of the body is injected into the breast) done after breast cancer surgery between 2000 to 2010. Lipofilling for breast contouring was performed after mastectomy and breast reconstruction in 370 women and after lumpectomies in 143 women. The overall complication rate was less than 3%.

Read the full article here. Find out more information about mastectomy reconstruction, mastectomy costs, and view breast reconstruction photo galleries.

Face Lift Surgery: How young will you look?

According to a study by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), patients who have had a face lift report that they look an average of 12 years younger after surgery.

Dr. Eric Swanson conducted as analysis of 122 patients who had a face lift between 2002 and 2007. There were 82 women and 11 men interviewed. The patients were extremely satisfied with their results. The "average subjective reduction" in perceived age was 11.9 years. 97% of those interviewed said the results met their expectations and 40% rated the results even better than expected.

Almost 90% reported that they received positive reactions to their improved appearance. More than 80% reported improved self-esteem.

To see before and after photos of facelifts, check out this face lift photo gallery.

Choosing a plastic surgeon

Choosing the right plastic surgeon makes all the difference in your plastic surgery experience. Make sure to choose a doctor who is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only plastic surgery board recognized by The American Board of Medical Specialties. Surgeons who are ABPS certified have lower rates of serious complications (less than half of one percent) and lower mortality rates.

Board certified plastic surgeons have earned their medical degree from an accredited school, have completed three years of general surgery, at least two years of plastic surgery residency and professional practice and have passed written and oral examinations.

You can go to the American Board of Medical Specialities website to verify that your surgeon is board certified.

You can check to see if your doctor has had any disciplinary action by checking with your State Medical Board. There is a comprehensive list of State Medical Boards here.