ASPS Plastic Surgery News

Articles

Dancing her way to a new normal: Texas mom rebuilds life after losing all four limbs

November 6 · Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff

After giving birth in October 2022, Krystina Pacheco faced a life-threatening infection that led to the amputation of all four of her limbs. Despite this unimaginable loss, she remained steadfast in her goals of being a devoted mother and dancing with her husband. Embracing physical therapy, mental health support and prosthetics, Krystina's journey exemplifies how profound adversity can be transformed into a new beginning.

• Why early intervention facelifts are becoming popular November 4 · Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
• Finding comfort after breast surgery: A guide to compression bras and postsurgical garments October 30 · Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
• The breast reconstruction journey: What's changed since 1998? October 29 · Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
• The era of subtlety in plastic surgery October 27 · Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer

Blogs

Understanding scar discoloration after plastic surgery

April 3 · Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS | Santa Monica, CA

Most plastic surgery procedures cause some scarring. Patients often determine the success of their surgery by how visible the scars are. Scarring is inevitable with surgery, but there are many different ways to make them less noticeable.

• Is breast explant surgery right for you? February 12 · Scot A. Martin, MD | Las Cruces, NM
• Drainless tummy tuck: What is it and how does it compare to a tummy tuck with drains? January 9 · George Sanders, MD | Encino, CA
• Common myths about breast lifts debunked December 4 · Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA
• Achieving a flatter stomach: Ideal conditions for a tummy tuck November 8 · Moises Salama, MD | Hollywood, FL

Videos

Advice for Men Wanting Plastic Surgery

November 14

"Men pursue plastic surgery too. Men go through the aging process and may have just as many insecurities about their body that they may want to address."

Why Zip-Ups Are Your Best Friend After Breast Surgery

Pain Management After Plastic Surgery

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Press Releases

COVID May Increase Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots After Panniculectomy

October 28

Among patients undergoing panniculectomy to remove excess abdominal skin, those with previous COVID may be at higher risk of serious blood clot-related complications called venous thromboembolism (VTE), reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

• C. Bob Basu, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS, Named President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons October 12
• The Plastic Surgery Foundation Appoints Babak J. Mehrara, MD, as New President October 12
• Volumetric Study Shows Objective Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injections September 25
• Breast Reconstruction Preferences in African American Women – New Data From Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery August 26