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Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month: Down a leg, up a life
Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Thursday, April 25, 2024Sam Schaefer said nothing has stopped him in the three and half years since his leg amputation. He decided to go forward with the amputation almost a decade after he injured his foot in the Air Force during a training exercise.
A deep dive into modern liposuction: PAL, Mircoaire, Renuvion and more
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, April 22, 2024Among the most iconic procedures in plastic surgery, liposuction is undoubtedly right at the top of this list. Liposuction has consistently been in front of the public eye because of the many decades of amazing results it has provided for women and men alike.
How can a tummy tuck help with separated abdominal muscles?
Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Thursday, April 18, 2024A tummy tuck can give you a flat stomach, but it can also provide functional benefits if your abdominal wall muscles are separated from weight gain or pregnancy. When a surgeon stitches those ab muscles back together, your back pain and posture can improve, and you might even find yourself nailing sit-ups, planks and other workouts.
Bat wings begone: How an arm lift can help you look your best
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, April 16, 2024Sometimes called "bat wings," excess skin hanging off the bottom of the upper arm can make people self-conscious. Unfortunately, no amount of strength training, muscle conditioning or dieting can improve the look of drooping skin.
The nonsurgical nose job: An in-depth examination of liquid rhinoplasty
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, April 11, 2024Many patients are familiar with the idea of the traditional rhinoplasty, but not as many may be acquainted with a recently popular alternative – the liquid rhinoplasty.
National Mature Women's Day: What are the best nonsurgical procedures for mature skin?
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, April 9, 2024There are a lot of misconceptions about aging. Beauty companies use buzzwords like "mature" to describe aging skin and complexions. It is true that our skin changes as we age but "mature skin" is not technically a medical term. So, what does "mature" mean?
Why some plastic surgeons are now offering weight loss medications
Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, April 1, 2024You might raise an eyebrow at the thought of your plastic surgeon prescribing semaglutide weight loss medications like Ozempic, especially if they're one of the go-to experts for liposuction in your area. It does sound a bit counterintuitive at first. Yet, when you look closer, the picture becomes clearer.
Perk up for spring: Why breast lifts are getting bigger than implants
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, March 28, 2024Spring is the perfect time to perk up! No, we're not talking about spring cleaning. We are talking about breast lifts. Breast lifts are on the rise and slowly getting bigger than implants.
Achieving gender parity: Women's role in plastic surgery
Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Tuesday, March 26, 2024Most plastic surgeons are men, but more women are entering the specialty each year. In 2024, women comprised only 19 percent of membership in the United States for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), but gender parity is coming to plastic surgery.
Why are men mad about liposuction?
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, March 21, 2024There's a new kind of madness gripping men this March, and it has nothing to do with sports. Liposuction is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic trends among men. Recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show liposuction was one of the top procedures for men in 2022, with nearly 19,275 males undergoing the procedure.
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