The $5,000 Quest for the Perfect Butt
How the Brazilian butt lift, one of the world’s most dangerous plastic surgery procedures, went mainstream.
How the Brazilian butt lift, one of the world’s most dangerous plastic surgery procedures, went mainstream.
Rebecca Jennings The Goods Aug 2021 30min Permalink
The BBL is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world, despite the mounting number of deaths resulting from the procedure. What is driving its astonishing rise?
Sophie Elmhirst Guardian Feb 2021 25min Permalink
An internet-famous plastic surgeon faces hard questions, and a lawsuit, after building his brand on his patients’ bodies.
Katherine Laidlaw Wired Jan 2021 Permalink
Dr. Fredric Brandt redefined cosmetic dermatology forever by bringing a smooth, plump, and ageless face to the masses.
Justine Harman Gen Jan 2020 15min Permalink
How social media, FaceTune, and plastic surgery created a single, cyborgian look.
Jia Tolentino New Yorker Dec 2019 20min Permalink
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“Incels” are going under the knife to reshape their faces, and their dating prospects.
Alice Hines New York May 2019 25min Permalink
The Los Angeles surgeon who can double your size for $13,000.
Amy Wallace GQ Jan 2016 15min Permalink
Contemplating plastic surgery.
David Rakoff Salon Nov 2005 15min Permalink
Meet Dr. Schnoz, the nose-sculpting YouTube king of Miami.
Michael E. Miller The Miami New Times Jun 2012 20min Permalink
On the culture of plastic surgery in Los Angeles, and how the reporter’s life changed when she got a pair of fake boobs.
Amy Wallace Los Angeles Jan 2002 20min Permalink