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.
One complication of significant, rapid weight loss is excess, bothersome loose skin. Weight comes off quickly, but in many cases the skin doesn't bounce back the same way, leaving patients with loose, sagging skin or uncomfortable volume loss in certain areas of the body.
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.
"I really think it's important for us as board-certified plastic surgeons to be able to offer the full toolbox so patients don't feel like they need to kind of hit a non-board-certified provider for a nonsurgical option."
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).
