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GLP-1s vs bariatric surgery: Does how you lose weight change the plastic surgery picture?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, October 15, 2026

One complication of significant, rapid weight loss is excess, bothersome loose skin. Weight comes off quickly, but in many cases the skin doesn't bounce back the same way, leaving patients with loose, sagging skin or uncomfortable volume loss in certain areas of the body.

Can you trust that transformation? Reading before and after photos in the age of AI

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Social media platforms and even traditionally trusted websites are being flooded with AI-enhanced and altered images, leaving patients to question whether what they see is a real result or a highly stylized, overinterpreted version of a surgical transformation.

Understanding anesthesia: What patients should know before plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Vulnerability, stress and anxiety are common emotions that patients experience when they know that a surgical procedure is going to require anesthesia, especially because there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about anesthesia and the role it plays during surgery.

What nobody tells you about plastic surgery recovery: The emotional side of healing

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Emotional wellness can significantly impact the speed and quality of physical healing, especially after a traumatic injury or surgery. It's a fact that rarely gets discussed in the broader discussion about what to expect during recovery and the healing period after plastic surgery.

The second consultation: Why more patients are slowing down before plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, October 1, 2026

Today, more patients are putting a few extra steps between expressing interest and fully committing. Instead of deciding after just one appointment, patients may meet with two or three surgeons, spend months researching their options and/or return for a second conversation before feeling ready to move forward.

Fat transfer may offer another option for breast reconstruction

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Dutch plastic surgeons are further developing a new option for breast reconstruction after mastectomy using only a patient's own fat to rebuild the breast. The technique, known as autologous fat transfer, may be suitable for patients who don't want implants or are not good candidates for flap reconstruction.

Why breast augmentation consults climb as the weather cools

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, September 24, 2026

Plastic surgeons often see interest in aesthetic procedures increase during the cooler months, making fall a popular time to begin the breast augmentation consultation process.

GLP-1 and breast surgery: How weight loss medications are reshaping aesthetic options

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The breasts contain a substantial amount of fatty tissue, so significant weight loss can reduce breast volume while leaving behind a skin envelope that doesn't necessarily shrink at the same rate.

The AI face: When inspiration photos aren't real

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, September 18, 2026

AI-generated faces have become remarkably realistic, creating images with poreless skin, near-perfect symmetry, tiny, sculpted noses, sharply defined jawlines and facial proportions that can look entirely plausible at first glance.

Why people are choosing plastic surgery in 2025

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, September 15, 2026

When people talk about plastic surgery, the conversation often centers on dramatic transformations, beauty trends or changing the way someone looks. According to this year's statistics report, the conversations happening in plastic surgeons' offices tell a more personal story.

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