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

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Thursday, November 6, 2025

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

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Rather than waiting for more drastic signs of aging, patients are seeking out facelifts much earlier as a preventive measure rather than a restorative procedure.

Finding comfort after breast surgery: A guide to compression bras and postsurgical garments

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, October 30, 2025

Breast surgery patients may not realize that specific postsurgical garments serve a crucial recovery function. Understanding how these garments work and what they are supposed to feel like can ease your body and mind into a more comfortable place.

The breast reconstruction journey: What's changed since 1998?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Since 1998, how we navigate and connect has undergone a significant transformation. The science helping breast cancer patients has advanced, too. In 1998, many women faced limited options for breast reconstruction. Today, advancements have opened new avenues.

The era of subtlety in plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, October 27, 2025

Patients are seeking out subtle nips and tucks to improve their appearances without their inner circles noticing, rather than wanting noticeable changes.

Breast reconstruction and correcting course on the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, October 24, 2025

In 1998, the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act guaranteed coverage after mastectomy for reconstruction, surgery on the other breast for symmetry, prostheses and treatment of lymphedema. Over time, new approaches and changing policies created confusion. Patients face denials, delays and unexpected costs. It's time to correct course.

Can you reshape your nose without surgery? Understanding the thread-based nose lift

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, October 21, 2025

What if there were a way to reshape the contours of your nose with a minimally invasive procedure? Enter the thread-based nose lift.

Brotox? Why more men than ever are interested in a fresh face

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, October 16, 2025

There have always been men who have placed unique value on self-care and maintaining a clean, sophisticated or suave appearance. Whether due to availability, social media reducing the sting of surgery stigma or a sense of increased competition during tough economic times, more men are looking to plastic surgeons for that self-care.

Dissolving vs removing fillers in the nose prior to rhinoplasty

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, October 13, 2025

Dermal fillers can provide short-term results that may improve the appearance of the nose for the right type of patient, but for most, this method falls short. In these cases, rhinoplasty is recommended.

What not to do after getting facial filler

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, October 10, 2025

While it may seem like today's fillers can do almost anything, you can't. That is to say, there are things that you should avoid immediately after getting facial filler so that your body has time to recover and your filler has time to settle.

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