American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Thread Lift

Facelift roulette: Which option has the best odds of meeting your desired look postop?

Facelift roulette: Which option has the best odds of meeting your desired look postop?

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, April 2, 2026

For many patients considering facial rejuvenation, the world of facelift terminology can feel truly overwhelming. Terms such as deep plane, SMAS, mini lift and nonsurgical facelift are often used in marketing and online discussion, often creating confusion about what each procedure actually does.

Can you reshape your nose without surgery? Understanding the thread-based nose lift

Can you reshape your nose without surgery? Understanding the thread-based nose lift

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, October 21, 2025

What if there were a way to reshape the contours of your nose with a minimally invasive procedure? Enter the thread-based nose lift.

The magic of blepharoplasty and thread lifts

The magic of blepharoplasty and thread lifts

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, October 13, 2023

You probably first notice someone's eyes when you meet a new person. Unfortunately, our eyes are often the first facial feature that shows signs of aging, from fine lines and wrinkles to drooping skin. There are now more surgical and nonsurgical options than ever before to help those who are unhappy with their eyes achieve their desired results.

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Herndon, VA 20171
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