In high school, she lost more than half her body weight through a punishing and unsustainable regimen of diet and exercise, which was celebrated by her peers and even featured in a local newspaper.

Hundreds of thousands of people a year go under the knife for plastic surgery - whether it's for bigger boobs, a smaller nose or even to look like their favorite celebrity. And while most people are ...

Two years ago, Emily Gordon began taking note of her under eyes. They'd become increasingly prominent, puffy yet hollow, making her feel like she looked "exhausted" and "old" at just 27. At first, she ...

Remi Bader underwent weight loss surgery but is still facing some major insecurities. “I’m still uncomfortable. I’ve never looked like this. I’ve never felt this way. I’ve never been this size,” Bader ...

"I’m healing every day," the actor and comedian said of the health scare Pauly Shore/Instagram Pauly Shore revealed he underwent surgery to remove a noncancerous tumor from his pancreas The ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...

Gastric bypass is often the best type of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes, but other options like sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch may work better, depending on your health needs. Bariatric ...

Clara Dao, 27, content creator, talks with PEOPLE about the backlash following her breast augmentation Clara Dao Clara Dao built an online presence that celebrated body positivity and her flat chest, ...

While millions of procedures have resulted in remarkable outcomes, many people still hesitate when it comes to cosmetic work ...