The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world, released its 2025 Procedural Statistics Report, highlighting an increased demand for plastic surgery.
Some parts of our bodies just seem to show their age sooner. A few you can cover, and others, like the neck, you can't, at least not completely. Turtlenecks and scarves never reach high enough to disguise the subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle sag.
A mommy makeover is a customized combination of surgical procedures designed to help restore your body after the physical changes following pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
"Compression garments, in my practice, I use these to just help somewhat control and reduce the swelling and improve contour, especially if we're doing some amount of fat grafting."
A different approach to body contouring consultations may help more patients reach their aesthetic goals. A first appointment with an advanced practice provider (APP) helps patients understand whether they are ready for surgery or if additional steps are necessary to prepare for a procedure, according to a new study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
