ASPS Featured Stories

Facelift face-off: The mid-facelift vs traditional facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, July 18, 2025

In one corner is the consistently popular, heavyweight champion – the traditional facelift. In the other is a new contender for the title who is getting a lot of attention – the mid-facelift.

What you need to know about brow lifts

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, July 16, 2025

A brow lift, which is most often a complement to the popular facelift procedure, addresses the brow area specifically to lift and tighten the appearance for a more taut, youthful look.

Regret or relief? Options for tattoo removal

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, July 14, 2025

No matter what an old tattoo represents, options available today can help fade past regrets and give patients a new canvas to work from.

The ideal patient for nonsurgical rhinoplasty

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, July 10, 2025

Thinking of tweaking your nose but want to skip the surgery? Nonsurgical rhinoplasty might sound like the perfect fix – no scalpels, no downtime, just a few quick injections. However, not everyone is a good fit for this procedure.

Large pores: Will Mesobotox help?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Mesobotox is a minimally invasive treatment for improving skin texture and combating "large pores." But what are "large pores," and can neuromodulator injections achieve "filter-like" results?

A mid-year review of medical weight loss advancements

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, July 7, 2025

There's no doubt that the field of medical weight loss is one that continues to be exciting and life-changing for patients and surgeons alike. Patients who have historically struggled to lose weight and attain a healthy body weight have finally been able to achieve success with the use of innovative medications and complementary lifestyle changes.

The shifting focus of facial aesthetics: Rise of the mid-facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The mid-facelift is an increasingly popular, less intensive yet highly transformative procedure that offers natural, lasting results without the intense recovery of a traditional facelift.

Breast augmentation for fitness models and professionals

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, June 30, 2025

Achieving a perfectly balanced and toned physique is the ultimate goal in the world of competitive fitness and modeling. With the focus on fat loss and muscle development, female competitors and models can slip towards an unbalanced appearance as their breast size changes along with their physique.

Transparency in procedures: How social media is creating a new, open dialogue around plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, June 27, 2025

There has been a recent significant shift away from the trend of secrecy regarding plastic surgery toward one of transparency, with the Hollywood elite, influencers and patients being very open and straightforward about their procedures.

Summer ready in a flash: The mini facelift

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, June 26, 2025

There are many products and services that come in both full-sized and miniature versions. In plastic surgery circles, some procedures have been affectionately dubbed "mini," like baby Botox and the mini facelift.

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