2025

Implant-free options for breast augmentation

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Many patients are already familiar with breast augmentation using implants and the results that can be achieved. This may seem like the most well-known option towards achieving ideal breast size or shape, but the truth is that there are other methods available to reach your aesthetic goals.

The "Topeka tush" rises as the exaggerated Brazilian butt lift shrinks

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, June 9, 2025

There's no buts about it. While the Brazilian butt lift remains popular, we're saying hello to a new procedure arriving from middle America – the Topeka tush.

Important considerations for diabetics seeking plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, June 6, 2025

Diabetic patients, once considered risky for any type of surgical procedure, are now more freely able to pursue any number of elective procedures without fear or doubt. With advancements in blood glucose monitoring and well-established relationships between surgeons and primary care teams, they are now better able to set themselves up for success both pre- and post-surgery.

It hurts just to open a water bottle? Things you might not know about recovering after plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, June 4, 2025

You read the information provided by your doctor, you did your research and, still, you may be surprised by the small things that hurt, annoy or frustrate you after surgery, like the seemingly simple task of twisting open the cap on a water bottle.

Tissue donation for fat grafting?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, June 2, 2025

Perhaps in an ideal world, we could move fat around, taking a little from the belly and boosting the breasts or thinning the thighs while sculpting the perfect backside. Fat grafting isn't science fiction. Plastic surgeons regularly use the technique to move fat from one location on a person's body to enhance another area.

Get ready for summer and beyond with abdominal etching

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, May 30, 2025

Abdominal etching is a specialized procedure that enhances the natural contours of the abdominal muscles, resulting in a more toned and chiseled appearance. This surgical procedure is a great option for patients who are already in good physical shape but are looking for a way to further enhance their abdominal definition, as diet and exercise may not be sufficient to achieve their desired results.

Perfect your pout with a lip flip

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, May 29, 2025

At one time, social media platforms were flipping out over filler and how it could create the perfect pout. However, other products and techniques can help add volume and make lips look fuller and oh-so-kissable. The lip flip uses everyone's favorite wrinkle reducer, Botox, to help enhance the appearance and shape of the lips, giving patients luscious lips.

Brow lifts vs Botox: Do you need one or both?

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, May 27, 2025

So, do you need a brow lift or Botox? Maybe even both? It depends on the issues you want to improve.

What do I need to know? Tips and tricks for acing your plastic surgery consult

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, May 20, 2025

What do you need to know to ace your plastic surgery consultation? Okay, so going to your plastic surgery consultation shouldn't feel like you are prepping for your SATs, but to make the most out of your time with your plastic surgeon, you should be willing to do a little homework and prepare for your initial meeting.

How to find the right plastic surgeon to perform a corrective rhinoplasty

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, May 16, 2025

Some aesthetic procedures involve a high level of attention to critical details and can often go wrong if the surgeon chosen is not right for the challenge. An example is revision rhinoplasty – an in-depth procedure that aims to revise or correct a previous rhinoplasty, with the goal of helping a patient reach their aesthetic goals and achieve facial balance.

Is that for real? Establishing trusted resources for your plastic surgery journey

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, May 9, 2025

Every journey starts with one small step. In your plastic surgery journey, that step typically marks the point at which you decide you want to change something, but where do you go from there?

The Renuvion revolution: Minimally invasive skin tightening procedure reshapes body contouring

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, May 8, 2025

One of the latest innovations in body contouring is Renuvion. This technology is part of a changing aesthetic world, offering a more tightened appearance for a multitude of skin laxity issues and a variety of different age groups.

The emotional side of plastic surgery

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, May 5, 2025

You're likely to be surprised by many complex emotions after plastic surgery. That's because, even when the change is positive, it can be difficult to process while you heal and wait for your final results. It's essential to prepare yourself for the feelings your operation could stir up and to know that they're normal.

The mid-facelift is taking facial aesthetics by storm

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, May 2, 2025

Many patients opt for a full facelift as they begin to notice the signs of aging. However, for others, a less intensive option is becoming increasingly popular – the mid-facelift.

What is rib remodeling, and is it right for you?

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, May 1, 2025

The plastic surgery specialty is known for leading innovations in medicine. Now, there's a new, safer way to cinch your waist – rib remodeling. This procedure is a low-risk, highly successful method that surgeons can use to help patients achieve the waistline of their dreams.

Why women are the driving force behind plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Friday, April 25, 2025

Women are predominantly the ones filling the waiting rooms at plastic surgery offices and booking appointments for cosmetic treatments. In fact, they make up a whopping 90 percent of all patients. So, what drives this?

Abdominoplasty or panniculectomy: Choosing the right procedure for your tummy

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Plastic surgery patients who have concerns about their tummy may opt for an abdominoplasty or a panniculectomy. Both procedures focus on the belly, but they each have several key differences in terms of how they are performed, the results that can be achieved and the patients for whom they are best suited.

Who's that girl I see? Postop recognition and plastic surgery results

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, April 21, 2025

Even if plastic surgery is something you've wanted with all your heart, you can wake up one morning, look in the mirror and realize that you don't recognize the person staring back at you.

Understanding the key difference in rhinoplasty for men and women

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, April 18, 2025

Rhinoplasty is one of the most personalized procedures in all of plastic surgery, if not the most bespoke. No nose is the same, and there are several factors that must be considered, from ethnicity to gender. But how does rhinoplasty for men and women differ?

Plastic surgery vs skincare: When does skincare turn into a cosmetic procedure?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Is "skincare" turning into code for cosmetic procedures? When does skincare, the practice of regularly using products to maintain and improve the appearance of the skin, turn into cosmetic procedures like neuromodulators and fillers? When do minimally invasive procedures like neuromodulators and fillers turn into cosmetic surgery?

Keep it snatched! Why compression garments are your best friends in recovery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, April 11, 2025

Compression garments are not the fashion statement of the century. Some people even find them uncomfortable or "tight," but after a plastic surgery procedure, a compression garment will be your best friend.

Gen X has embraced facelifts at a young age

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Plastic surgeons say Gen Xers aren't waiting until the "right age" to address facial aging. Many Gen Xers, at an average age of 53, are starting to see jowls, a fuller lower face and drooping upper eyelids – among other signs of aging – and they're taking action early to restore their youthful looks.

The art of packing for a plastic surgery procedure

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, April 8, 2025

There is an art to packing a bag, even for a short overnight stay at a medical facility. What items should get precious bag space, and what items should you leave behind?

Redefining breast surgery with internal bras

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Also known as soft tissue matrices, the internal bra is used in combination with breast surgeries, such as a breast augmentation, lift or reduction, to enhance results.

The female facelift vs the male facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, March 31, 2025

Facelifts are life-changing procedures that offer patients the opportunity to restore and rejuvenate the appearance of the face, giving them a more youthful, taut complexion. Many patients may have a general understanding of what a facelift is and what it entails but may not be familiar with how this procedure can differ for men and women.

Any doctor will do, right? Why board certification matters for plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The number one reason that board certification matters for plastic surgery is patient safety. What exactly does board certification mean? Ensuring your health, safety and aesthetic results are in qualified hands means researching and understanding what various credentials really signify.

Novel uses for Botox and filler

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 25, 2025

By now, we all know that Botox helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and filler can plump our pout and restore volume to the face. What's left to talk about? As it turns out, plenty!

The basics of the belt lipectomy

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Many patients are familiar with tried-and-true classics like liposuction and the tummy tuck, yet they may be unfamiliar with belt lipectomy. Also known as a lower body lift, this aesthetic procedure addresses the appearance of the lower body by removing sagging skin and tissue that can result from aging or dramatic weight loss.

Move over mommy makeover: The "Ozempic makeover" may be the hottest new trend

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 17, 2025

Mom is always going to be number one. There's just no replacing her! Yet, the mommy makeover, one of the past decade's most popular plastic surgery trends, may be overtaken by the "Ozempic makeover."

Clear skin... forever? What you need to know about the latest in laser tech

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, March 14, 2025

What if the latest laser technology holds the key to a clearer, more radiant and acne-free complexion? Banishing acne with lasers is not just a flash in the pan. It may be the next wave of pimple popping.

What you need to know about breast implant revisions

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Breast augmentation is rarely a one-and-done procedure. It's a procedure that will most likely require modifications some years after the initial operation. This is common and known as breast implant revision.

Why are men mad about liposuction?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 12, 2025

There's a new kind of madness gripping men this March, and it has nothing to do with sports. Liposuction is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic trends among men. Recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show liposuction was one of the top procedures for men in 2022, with nearly 19,275 males undergoing the procedure.

What is reality? Determining if a before and after is too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 11, 2025

As it gets harder to differentiate between real photos, manipulated photos and AI-generated images, how do you know what reality is? Can you trust before and after pictures to accurately assess what a plastic surgery result will look like? Do photos reflect the true skill and artistry of a plastic surgeon?

A simple solution to torn and stretched earlobes

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Thursday, March 6, 2025

If you've ever dealt with a torn earlobe or stretched-out piercing, you know how frustrating it can be and how it can leave you feeling self-conscious. Damaged earlobes, no matter how you got them – heavy earrings, accidental snags or oversized gauges that no longer fit your style – don't have to be permanent.

How AI is shaping the future of medicine and plastic surgery

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly top of mind in many professions right now. This can also be said for those within the medical profession, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily operations and is being considered for future applications.

New year, new tech: Advancements in skincare treatments and technologies

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 26, 2025

One area of potential improvement to focus on in the new year is our skin. An important part of our appearance and our health, our skin can play a key role in both our confidence and overall well-being.

What is normal anyway? How to support – not compare – aesthetic journeys

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, February 24, 2025

After a plastic surgery procedure, how do you know if your recovery is progressing as it should? Instead of slinking into a bikini one day postop because that's what we see celebrities and influencers doing, how about we support each other during an aesthetic journey, not compare?

A closer look at corrective rhinoplasty techniques

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, February 20, 2025

Many patients are familiar with rhinoplasty – or the more colloquial term, "nose job" – but fewer are as informed about a procedure that can sometimes follow. Corrective rhinoplasty, also known as revision rhinoplasty, is a procedure that is used to address issues that have arisen from a previous rhinoplasty.

The cheek contouring craze: Expert insights on check reduction

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, February 18, 2025

There's a good chance you're familiar with procedures that add volume to the face, such as implants and/or fillers. Yet, patients may not be as acquainted with procedures that remove volume from the face, and when it comes to removing facial volume, the cheeks get a lot of attention.

From in like to in love: Patients share the plastic surgery procedures they adore

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, February 14, 2025

Love is in the air, and we're not talking about wine and chocolates. More people than ever are falling in love with plastic surgery and how these procedures make them look and feel. Body contouring procedures like liposuction, breast augmentation and tummy tucks always seem to be at the top of the statistical "love" list, but what do real people think?

Bounce back, babe? Why your plastic surgery recovery takes time

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, February 13, 2025

Your plastic surgeon gets it – they really do. Recovery is challenging, and healing takes time. They know you want to get back into the swing of a regular routine as soon as possible. However, rushing the recovery process can lead to complications and jeopardize your results.

The top seven plastic surgery trends for 2025

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, February 10, 2025

Plastic surgery this year is all about subtle, natural results as well as cutting-edge technologies and treatments. Whether you're curious about new techniques or want to know what's hot in the world of aesthetics, these trends are worth keeping an eye on.

What to know before "gifting" your valentine a plastic surgery procedure

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, February 7, 2025

Gifting plastic surgery to a friend, family member or loved one is turning into a more common occurrence. Yet, what seemed like a good idea at the time may turn into a post-holiday nightmare. Before you gift your valentine a plastic surgery procedure, consider some benefits and drawbacks.

The innovative techniques of the deep plane facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Historically, facelifts have been highly sought after, with excellent results that can last for many years. Because of its sustained popularity, there has been a strong focus on improving this procedure and providing longer-lasting results. One advancement that has seen significant interest in the past few years is the deep plane facelift.

2025's weight loss revolution: New medications are changing the scale

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, January 31, 2025

The start of a new year often brings announcements of new innovations and technologies, and the realm of weight loss is no exception. The upcoming year will offer advancements in this area, with new medications that offer truly amazing results.

How do different generations approach plastic surgery?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, January 30, 2025

Each generation has its unique quirks. In some regard, we are all products of the time in which we grew up, and those differences can significantly impact our perception of the world today and how we approach everything from relationships to work and, yes, even plastic surgery.

The possible dangerous complications of Brazilian butt lifts and how to prevent them

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, January 27, 2025

With the rise of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj in the 2000s came an intense focus on curves – especially bigger booties. As celebrities caused a shift in societal beauty standards toward this more voluptuous aesthetic, people tried to follow the trend.

FDA recalls: What happens when there is a recall, and what should you do?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, January 23, 2025

You've undergone plastic surgery, obtained the desired result and are living your best life. Everything seems perfect. Yet, what happens when you discover that an implant or other medical device is part of an FDA recall?

Confident contours come with calf augmentation

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The phrase "male plastic surgery" may bring about thoughts of liposuction to address the infamous "dad bod" or the increasingly popular hair restoration procedures that are reversing the impact of male pattern baldness. Yet, it seems men are heading to the plastic surgeon's office with another area of the body in mind – their calves.

Risks and rewards: What to know about dissolving filler

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Some people want softer, fuller lips, while others want to address the natural volume loss that can occur with aging. However, the results aren't always the ones you expect. Can you change your mind if want your previous face back?

A look at the future of weight loss injections

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, January 13, 2025

Weight loss drugs have been all the rage recently. These so-called "miracle drugs" have been helping both men and women to successfully lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle through continued use and proper medical supervision.

What's on the horizon? Plastic surgery trends for 2025

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, January 10, 2025

Plastic surgeons may not have a crystal ball. Still, they work with so many patients throughout the year that many surgeons get an innate feeling for which procedures are popular, which are declining and which buzzworthy procedures are poised to take off.

The ins and outs of brow restoration

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Remember when thinly arched eyebrows were popular in the 90s and early 2000s? Like many trends, that one went out of style, and natural, fuller brows are more in line with today's taste. Yet, years of plucking and waxing may have left you unable to regrow your brows to their natural shape and fullness.

Subtle breast augmentation increases confidence in a big way

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, January 3, 2025

Today, women looking for breast enhancement want options. While some want a voluminous, full or even exaggerated look, others want to strike a more harmonious balance. For those searching for a subtle augmentation, there are options available.

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