ASPS Featured Stories

New year, new devices: Cutting-edge technology in plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, January 5, 2026

As we move forward into the new year, it's essential to take a moment to appreciate the progress we've made with noninvasive procedures over the last 12 months. We've seen many exciting developments emerge, offering new treatment options for patients seeking to achieve their aesthetic goals without surgery.

Looking into the future: Plastic surgery trends for 2026

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, December 29, 2025

The end of the year is approaching, and that means it is time to pull out the crystal ball, peer into the abyss and predict the plastic surgery trends that will dominate 2026.

Celebrity transparency in plastic surgery

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst | Freelance Writer Monday, December 22, 2025

We've been seeing an increasing acceptance and embracing of plastic surgery in recent years, but things went next-level when Kylie Jenner responded to a comment on TikTok with specifics about her breast augmentation, right down to the implant type, size and placement.

Enjoying the holidays on a GLP-1: What you need to know

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, December 19, 2025

Before filling up on holiday ham, pie, cookie platters and a few festive cocktails, it's helpful to understand how GLP-1 medication affects your digestive system and may alter your relationship with food.

The evolution of breast implants: Recent advances in cosmetic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, December 17, 2025

While there's no denying that breast augmentation remains one of the most enduring and popular surgical options for women, there have been recent changes in the specialty that are driving its overall evolution.

Is winter the best season for plastic surgery recovery?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn't mean that you have to snuggle up with a blanket until temperatures thaw. In fact, wintertime may be the best time to think about getting the plastic surgery procedure you've always wanted.

The innovation of estrogen-based medical skincare

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, December 12, 2025

In recent years, we've seen a new category of skincare emerge that has enraptured plastic surgeons, dermatologists, beauty editors, and everyday women seeking solutions to age-related skin changes – estrogen-based skincare.

FDA-approved aesthetic treatments vs off-label options

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst | Freelance Writer Wednesday, December 10, 2025

You may have heard the terms "FDA-approved" and "off-label use" from friends who've had Botox or other fillers or from celebrities and influencers who post about their cosmetic treatments online. But what do these terms mean exactly?

Putting plastic surgery under the tree?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, December 5, 2025

Giving and receiving plastic surgery as a holiday gift can be tricky. Fortunately, there are ways to give and receive plastic surgery tastefully, so everyone comes out happy and with precisely what they've been hoping for, making the holiday season merry and bright.

Genuine surgical options vs overhyped marketing in plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, December 4, 2025

If you're active on social media and pulled into the plastic surgery algorithm, it's likely you've seen the recent chatter around the "$300,000 facelift."