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What to eat (and drink) while you heal: Nutrition's role in plastic surgery recovery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Once surgery ends, the healing process begins, and that's when the human body really gets down to business. It takes incredible work, nutrients and fuel to heal properly after surgery.


Sweat, compression garments and incision care: Recovering from plastic surgery in peak summer heat

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, July 20, 2026

As heat waves continue to march across the globe, lighter layers and fewer clothes are key to helping people stay cool and comfortable. So, for plastic surgery patients, the thought of wearing a compression garment during recovery may seem unbearable.


The ballerina breast: Why some augmentation patients are going smaller

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, July 16, 2026

For years, breast augmentation trends were often associated with larger implants and dramatic transformations. Today, however, a growing number of patients are embracing a different philosophy, one focused on proportion, balance and refinement.


Sleeveless season: Arm lift vs liposuction for the upper arms

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Two of the most common procedures for the upper arms are an arm lift (brachioplasty) and liposuction – or a combination of both. While both procedures can improve shape and definition, they address different concerns and are often recommended for different types of patients.


Summer-break surgery: Why timing matters for younger rhinoplasty patients

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, July 8, 2026

For many older teens and college-aged students, summer break represents more than time away from classes and exams. It can also feel like the perfect opportunity to pursue a long-considered procedure, such as rhinoplasty.


Beyond filler: How fat grafting restores the face after GLP-1 weight loss

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, July 6, 2026

The rise of GLP-1 medications has transformed the conversation around weight loss, helping many patients achieve significant and often life-changing results. While the benefits of weight reduction are undeniable, rapid weight loss can also cause unexpected changes throughout the body, particularly in the face.


Fireworks, hands and high stakes: A plastic surgeon explains the injuries seen every Fourth of July

Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance Writer Friday, July 3, 2026

While fireworks are a beloved part of the weekend, it's best to leave them to the city or town displays. Many people may not realize just how many people are injured by igniting fireworks in the backyard each year.


Combining surgical and minimally invasive treatments enhances facial rejuvenation

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Combining surgery and minimally invasive treatments in the same procedure could improve facial rejuvenation results, according to a new study in the July edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS).


More than a wrinkle reducer, botulinum toxin type A may also improve scars

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Tuesday, June 30, 2026

A new study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) suggested that botulinum toxin type A may improve scars.


What you actually want to know about thigh refinement

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, June 30, 2026

It may not be as high-profile as the breast or as bountiful as the butt, but thigh refinement is having a moment. Thigh refinement is an umbrella term for procedures that contour and elevate the thigh area.


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