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2023

In a field where the patient demographic is dominated by women, why are most plastic surgeons men?

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Friday, March 31, 2023

Women make up nearly half of medical school graduates. However, according to a 2017 study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, they remain underrepresented among surgical residents and surgeons.


Is breast reduction right for you? Where to begin and what questions to bring to your consult

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Any woman with oversized breasts will tell you that they are a pain in the neck – and the shoulders and back too. That's why many women turn to breast reduction surgery for relief after years of discomfort.


The need to knows of breast reduction

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Thursday, March 16, 2023

Breast reduction is a plastic surgery procedure aimed at removing excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size more proportionately with a patient's body.


Filler market moves: What's the word on dermal fillers in 2023?

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Dermal fillers can restore lost facial volume in the cheeks, plump lips, smooth creases and sculpt faces, making it sought after by those wanting to turn back the hands of time and enhance their features.


Hayden Panettiere opens up about breast reduction – what to know about this popular procedure

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Thursday, March 9, 2023

In a new article recently published in Women's Health, actress Hayden Panettiere opened up about her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression, an illness that affects 1 in 8 women, according to CDC research.


The differences between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery and why board certification matters

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Friday, March 3, 2023

Let's face it, when most people think of plastic surgery, they think of procedures like Botox and breast augmentation. And while those enhancements make up a large number of cosmetic procedures, there's much more than meets the eye when it comes to plastic surgery.


The importance of Black History Month in plastic surgery

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Friday, February 24, 2023

Black History Month was created as a way to focus our attention on the contributions of Black Americans in society. Its intent was not only to honor all Black people from all periods of United States history, but to provide an opportunity to celebrate the triumphs of these individuals throughout time.


All in the wrist: Improving safety for the Brazilian butt lift

Kaitlin Clark | Freelance Writer Thursday, February 23, 2023

You'd be hard-pressed to find a procedure in plastic surgery that has been under more surveillance than the Brazilian butt lift (BBL), which transfers excess fat into the butt and hips for a fuller silhouette.


Get the facts on nonsurgical fat reduction: From CoolSculpting to Kybella

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, February 21, 2023

At just over six weeks into the new year, many patients can find their initial resolve to resolutions waning. Approximately 70 percent of Americans carry excess weight, and some will turn to nonsurgical fat reduction procedures to battle the bulge.


Trends are fleeting: What does that mean for plastic surgery?

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Tuesday, February 14, 2023

With phrases like #plasticsurgery having more than 16 billion views on TikTok, you can bet that hot topics like this aren't going to disappear from social media anytime soon. But what happens when more serious subjects like plastic surgery become a topic of conversation on social media?


All of your common Botox questions answered

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Thursday, February 9, 2023

Botox has been said to turn back the hands of time, but what else is important to know about this popular minimally invasive procedure?


Plastic surgery trends for 2023, according to plastic surgeons

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, January 31, 2023

"People are influenced by influencers. And I think we're seeing the more subtle, understated aesthetic in many celebrities," said ASPS President Gregory Greco, DO, FACS.


How plastic surgery can be part of your New Year's resolution

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Thousands of people plan to shed the pounds they gained during the COVID-19 pandemic and the holiday season, and cap off their weight loss journey with plastic surgery to contour their bodies, augment their breasts or remove excess skin.


From practitioner to patient: A plastic surgeon's breast reconstruction story

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Friday, January 20, 2023

Emily McLaughlin's breast cancer diagnosis in 2016 transformed her from a practitioner to a patient overnight. As a plastic surgeon, she had reconstructed plenty of breasts affected by cancer. Still, she never guessed that she would need these same surgeries, putting her into a unique category of providers.


Medical tourism: What you need to know about traveling for plastic surgery

Madison Freeman | ASPS Staff Friday, January 13, 2023

If you’ve paid attention at all to plastic surgery in the media, you are probably familiar with the idea of medical tourism. While you may think of medical tourism purely as flying to another country for procedures, that’s just not the case.


Celebrities cause buzz over buccal fat removal surgery – but is it right for you?

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Thursday, January 12, 2023

Actress and singer Lea Michele is the latest celebrity rumored to have had her cheek fat removed after a picture circulated online showing her with sky-high cheekbones, hollows in her cheeks and a jawline that appeared more defined than ever.


Plastic surgery for a brain tumor

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Erin Crea decided to venture out of her house alone and go to the mall. But something went wrong before her plan came to fruition. The last thing she remembered was leaving her driveway – and instead of shopping at the mall, she woke up in an emergency room.


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