ASPS Featured Stories

Enhancing results: The role of peptides in aesthetic procedures

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, April 16, 2026

In the evolving world of aesthetics, peptides are quickly gaining attention for their powerful role in skin regeneration and repair. Once primarily associated with topical skincare, bioactive peptides are now being integrated into clinical treatments designed to enhance outcomes at a cellular level.

Planning your plastic surgery timeline for summer

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Summer has a way of putting everything on the calendar all at once. Weddings, vacations and long weekends seem to arrive faster than expected. For patients considering aesthetic treatments, timing is just as important as the procedure itself.

The age of empowerment: How patients are redefining aging and aesthetics

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, April 10, 2026

In today's aesthetic landscape, the conversation around aging is evolving. Rather than striving to look dramatically younger, many patients are embracing a more personal philosophy – aging on their own terms.

What's new in male plastic surgery?

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Once a quieter segment of the aesthetic market, male patients are now seeking treatments in greater numbers, driven by evolving beauty standards, workplace competitiveness and a broader cultural acceptance of self-improvement.

9 to 5: How to handle plastic surgery recovery in an RTO world

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, April 6, 2026

Remote work flexibility allows plastic surgery patients to be more discreet about their recovery. As more companies seek to bring workers back to the office, patients need to understand how to manage plastic surgery recovery in a 9-to-5 world more than ever.

Facelift roulette: Which option has the best odds of meeting your desired look postop?

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, April 2, 2026

For many patients considering facial rejuvenation, the world of facelift terminology can feel truly overwhelming. Terms such as deep plane, SMAS, mini lift and nonsurgical facelift are often used in marketing and online discussion, often creating confusion about what each procedure actually does.

Surgical options for hooded eyes: Minimal to dramatic

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 31, 2026

If you are looking for ways to address hooded or heavy eyelids, options ranging from minimal to dramatic can help you hone your look and achieve a more refreshed, open appearance, even if you aren't getting your eight hours of beauty rest.

Lifts after weight loss: Skin excision surgery after the weight comes off

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 30, 2026

As spring emerges, so too does the desire to shed layers and show off weight loss results, whether that's a spring break beach trip or a staycation close to home. Yet for some patients, excess skin and loss of elasticity can make them self-conscious about showing off their weight loss.

Hard fouls and fast breaks: How plastic surgeons treat basketball facial and hand injuries

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, March 26, 2026

Basketball is a fast-paced sport where athletes are prone to devastating knee, ankle, hand and facial injuries thanks to quick changes of direction, collisions with other players, elbows to the face and hard falls to the court.

Doing it for you: The correlation between breast reduction and patient satisfaction

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Breast reduction is often misunderstood and mislabeled as purely cosmetic, but for many patients, the decision to take the plunge on this procedure is deeply rooted in physical discomfort and quality of life concerns.

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