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The top 10 things to understand about peptides

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Open your TikTok feed or the pages of a glossy fashion magazine, and you'll probably be inundated with videos and articles about the "magic" of peptides. But what are they, and do they work?


The top 10 things plastic surgeons want you to know about breast implants

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Thursday, February 26, 2026

There is a lot to think about when considering a breast augmentation. Few women wake up in the morning and decide to get breast implants and then schedule surgery that same afternoon. In fact, most have thought about it for years, scrolled social media and scoured the internet before booking a consultation.


Gen X is putting their own spin on liposuction

Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance Writer Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Liposuction is the single most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States, according to the 2024 ASPS Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. And the patients most likely to get liposuction include Gen Xers in their mid-40s to mid-50s, who accounted for more than 45 percent of all liposuction procedures in 2024, along with elder Millennials.


Advancements in weight loss medications: A look at the future of GLP-1s

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, February 20, 2026

Weight loss medications are reshaping the world of aesthetics. These innovative treatments offer patients a path to weight loss that may not have been possible before, with a variety of medications to suit their individual needs and preferences.


Innovations in estrogen-based skincare

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Interest in estrogen-based skincare continues to surge, and the science behind these products is advancing just as quickly. Today's medical-grade formulations are far more sophisticated than early hormone-infused creams, using targeted delivery systems and carefully calibrated concentrations to mimic the skin-supporting effects of estrogen.


How to talk to your partner about plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Saturday, February 14, 2026

What happens when you want to change something about yourself and are unsure how to broach the topic with your loved one, partner, friend or significant other? Are they going to be supportive? Will they understand how much this journey means to you and your self-esteem?


Thigh lifts are on the rise

Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 11, 2026

It doesn't have the cache of other plastic surgery procedures like deep plane facelifts, and its downtime makes it one of the more taxing cosmetic operations – but its results can be life-changing for the right patients.


Best practices for maintaining the appearance of the undereye area

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, February 6, 2026

Once patients have explored their treatment options for undereye rejuvenation, the next step is to understand how to properly care for the delicate eye area to keep it looking its best.


Long-term complications of unknown injectables

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Long-term complications stemming from unknown substances such as hardware store silicone, black market knockoffs or watered-down Botox are becoming an increasingly common problem for patients and the plastic surgeons who treat them.


Regenerative aesthetics: PRP, PRF and beyond

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, February 2, 2026

Rather than focusing on temporarily restoring lost volume or artificially improving the skin's appearance, regenerative aesthetics uses the tools already within our bodies to produce remarkable effects.


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