2015

What can plastic surgery offer men?

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Monday, December 21, 2015

Plastic surgery for males is a relatively new phenomenon. Men can now maintain a youthful appearance proportionate to our level of health and to our significant others.

Fat grafting history and applications

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD | Baltimore, MD Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Fat grafting, also referred to as fat transfer or fat injections, is the surgical process by which fat is transferred from one area of the body to another area.

The skinny on CoolSculpting

Myla Bennett, MD | Duluth, GA Tuesday, December 8, 2015

The leader in nonsurgical fat reduction has emerged, and it is known as CoolSculpting.

Facial fat grafting vs facial fillers

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Wednesday, December 2, 2015

What is the best option for restoring volume to your face? Fat grafting or filler agents?

What are female-to-male gender confirmation surgeries?

Curtis Crane, MD | Greenbrae, CA Wednesday, November 18, 2015

For patients with severe gender dysphoria, or gender incongruence, surgery has been a mainstay of treatment for decades.

Importance of size and proportion in breast augmentation

Terrence Murphy, MD | Englewood, CO Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Successful aesthetic breast surgery, including breast implants, is all about a keen understanding of appropriate breast size and proportions.

Everything you need to know about labiaplasty

Alan Matarasso, MD | New York, NY Thursday, November 5, 2015

Labiaplasty, the surgical reduction of the labia minora, the inner lips of the vaginal lips, is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery procedure.

Couples plastic surgery by the decade

Anita Patel, MD | Beverly Hills, CA Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Couples plastic surgery has never been more in. Discover which cosmetic procedures are recommended for couples as they age.

Want to restore aging skin? Try microneedling

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Wednesday, September 23, 2015

What is microneedling and why is it a great tool for restoring aging skin?

Body contouring completes weight loss journey

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Wednesday, September 23, 2015

After major weight loss, body contouring surgeries can remove excess skin to help patients complete their weight loss journey.

Most commonly requested plastic surgery for men

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Over the past few years, plastic surgeons have seen an increased demand from men requesting plastic surgery. Discover which cosmetic procedures are most popular among male patients.

Breast reduction takes a load off your back

Anne Taylor, MD, MPH | Worthington, OH Tuesday, August 18, 2015

I am often asked, "What operation has the happiest post-op patients?" The answer is easy – breast reduction.

Common body contouring questions answered

Jay Lucas, MD | Knoxville, TN Wednesday, August 12, 2015

ASPS has answers for some of the most common questions patients have about body contouring after major weight loss.

Misconceptions about breast augmentation and lift

Jaime Schwartz, MD | Beverly Hills, CA Wednesday, August 12, 2015

A breast augmentation and lift is an excellent option for women who want to restore fullness and correct sagging that can occur after having children, losing weight or with aging.

The bottom line on buttock augmentation

Earl Campbell, MD | Calgary, AB Wednesday, August 5, 2015

For years, buttock surgery has been the poor, ignored little sister to breast surgery. No longer. Over the last decade, surgery to improve the appearance of the buttocks has grown into its own.

Plastic surgery an important step in gender dysphoria treatment of transgender individuals

Loren Schechter, MD | Morton Grove, IL Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Individuals with gender dysphoria often describe being born in the wrong body, and plastic surgery is an important step in aligning their bodies with whom they know themselves to be.

Tragedy in the tropics: Proceed with caution when having plastic surgery abroad

Joshua Greenwald, MD | Harrison, NY Sunday, May 31, 2015

Once again, there is news of an untimely death as a result of plastic surgery performed in a Dominican clinic. My advice for patients considering plastic surgery abroad is to weigh all risks, understand potential complications and proceed with caution.

The medical benefits of a tummy tuck

Jeremy White, MD | Aventura, FL Thursday, April 16, 2015

Between 2000 and 2014, the number of tummy tuck procedures rose an impressive 87 percent. Many procedures were, no doubt, for cosmetic reasons, but there are several medical benefits to be gained after the procedure.

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