ASPS Featured Stories

Redefining breast surgery with internal bras

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Also known as soft tissue matrices, the internal bra is used in combination with breast surgeries, such as a breast augmentation, lift or reduction, to enhance results.

The female facelift vs the male facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, March 31, 2025

Facelifts are life-changing procedures that offer patients the opportunity to restore and rejuvenate the appearance of the face, giving them a more youthful, taut complexion. Many patients may have a general understanding of what a facelift is and what it entails but may not be familiar with how this procedure can differ for men and women.

Any doctor will do, right? Why board certification matters for plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The number one reason that board certification matters for plastic surgery is patient safety. What exactly does board certification mean? Ensuring your health, safety and aesthetic results are in qualified hands means researching and understanding what various credentials really signify.

Novel uses for Botox and filler

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 25, 2025

By now, we all know that Botox helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and filler can plump our pout and restore volume to the face. What's left to talk about? As it turns out, plenty!

The basics of the belt lipectomy

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Many patients are familiar with tried-and-true classics like liposuction and the tummy tuck, yet they may be unfamiliar with belt lipectomy. Also known as a lower body lift, this aesthetic procedure addresses the appearance of the lower body by removing sagging skin and tissue that can result from aging or dramatic weight loss.

Move over mommy makeover: The "Ozempic makeover" may be the hottest new trend

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 17, 2025

Mom is always going to be number one. There's just no replacing her! Yet, the mommy makeover, one of the past decade's most popular plastic surgery trends, may be overtaken by the "Ozempic makeover."

Clear skin... forever? What you need to know about the latest in laser tech

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, March 14, 2025

What if the latest laser technology holds the key to a clearer, more radiant and acne-free complexion? Banishing acne with lasers is not just a flash in the pan. It may be the next wave of pimple popping.

What you need to know about breast implant revisions

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Breast augmentation is rarely a one-and-done procedure. It's a procedure that will most likely require modifications some years after the initial operation. This is common and known as breast implant revision.

Why are men mad about liposuction?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 12, 2025

There's a new kind of madness gripping men this March, and it has nothing to do with sports. Liposuction is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic trends among men. Recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show liposuction was one of the top procedures for men in 2022, with nearly 19,275 males undergoing the procedure.

What is reality? Determining if a before and after is too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 11, 2025

As it gets harder to differentiate between real photos, manipulated photos and AI-generated images, how do you know what reality is? Can you trust before and after pictures to accurately assess what a plastic surgery result will look like? Do photos reflect the true skill and artistry of a plastic surgeon?

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