ASPS Featured Stories

Is breast reduction right for you? Where to begin and what questions to bring to your consult

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Any woman with oversized breasts will tell you that they are a pain in the neck – and the shoulders and back too. That's why many women turn to breast reduction surgery for relief after years of discomfort.

The need to knows of breast reduction

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Thursday, March 16, 2023

Breast reduction is a plastic surgery procedure aimed at removing excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size more proportionately with a patient's body.

Filler market moves: What's the word on dermal fillers in 2023?

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Dermal fillers can restore lost facial volume in the cheeks, plump lips, smooth creases and sculpt faces, making it sought after by those wanting to turn back the hands of time and enhance their features.

Hayden Panettiere opens up about breast reduction – what to know about this popular procedure

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Thursday, March 9, 2023

In a new article recently published in Women's Health, actress Hayden Panettiere opened up about her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression, an illness that affects 1 in 8 women, according to CDC research.

The differences between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery and why board certification matters

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Friday, March 3, 2023

Let's face it, when most people think of plastic surgery, they think of procedures like Botox and breast augmentation. And while those enhancements make up a large number of cosmetic procedures, there's much more than meets the eye when it comes to plastic surgery.

The importance of Black History Month in plastic surgery

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Friday, February 24, 2023

Black History Month was created as a way to focus our attention on the contributions of Black Americans in society. Its intent was not only to honor all Black people from all periods of United States history, but to provide an opportunity to celebrate the triumphs of these individuals throughout time.

All in the wrist: Improving safety for the Brazilian butt lift

Kaitlin Clark | Freelance Writer Thursday, February 23, 2023

You'd be hard-pressed to find a procedure in plastic surgery that has been under more surveillance than the Brazilian butt lift (BBL), which transfers excess fat into the butt and hips for a fuller silhouette.

Get the facts on nonsurgical fat reduction: From CoolSculpting to Kybella

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, February 21, 2023

At just over six weeks into the new year, many patients can find their initial resolve to resolutions waning. Approximately 70 percent of Americans carry excess weight, and some will turn to nonsurgical fat reduction procedures to battle the bulge.

Trends are fleeting: What does that mean for plastic surgery?

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Tuesday, February 14, 2023

With phrases like #plasticsurgery having more than 16 billion views on TikTok, you can bet that hot topics like this aren't going to disappear from social media anytime soon. But what happens when more serious subjects like plastic surgery become a topic of conversation on social media?