ASPS Plastic Surgery Blog

If you start injectables young, can you prevent aging?

Eric Chang, MD | Columbia, MD Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Younger Millennials, and even the older members of Gen Z, are looking to be proactive and prevent aging from ever occurring.

Could liposuction become more popular than breast augmentation?

Scot Martin, MD | Las Cruces, NM Thursday, September 9, 2021

Some surgeons and organizations are predicting that liposuction will surpass breast augmentation in 2021. But what exactly are the pros and cons of liposuction and why do they believe that liposuction trends are changing?

What you need to know about dermal fillers

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Even before the age of Zoom, more and more Americans have been increasingly choosing nonsurgical options to achieve a more youthful, supple appearance.

Getting the best results from nonsurgical body contouring

Frank Campanile, MD | Denver, CO Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Sculpted hips, shapely abs and toned thighs — most people want them, but not everyone can achieve them naturally. Strict diet and exercise regimes can only go so far in addressing stubborn layers of fat.

What is earlobe repair?

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD | Las Vegas, NV Wednesday, August 11, 2021

More and more people are coming in to get their earlobes repaired. In some cases, folks have waited years before seeking earlobe repair. Some have removed their gauges or heavy earrings and the soft tissue has shrunken a bit, but there is still a significant hole.

Everything you need to know about mommy makeovers

Erica Bartlett, MD | Houston, TX Tuesday, July 27, 2021

A mommy makeover is designed to address your post-pregnancy body concerns and help bring you back to your pre-pregnancy form through several surgical options.

What works well for men? A look at the guy side of plastic surgery

Lee Daniel, MD | Eugene, OR Wednesday, July 21, 2021

More than ever before, looking young and fit is important for men. From looking to roll back the hands of time via a facelift or trimming their waist with liposuction, there are a variety of plastic surgery and med spa procedures that can help men achieve their cosmetic goals.

Laser hair removal – a step-by-step process

Samuel Lin, MD & Eric Shiah, BA | Boston, MA Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Laser hair removal has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. It is a popular alternative to shaving and waxing, especially for those looking to save time.

What you need to know about Botox

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Botox is a cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, or Onobotulinumtoxin A, a neurotoxin that is used to "freeze" muscles. These injections serve to give your face a smoother, younger appearance.

Weddings and plastic surgery – a likely marriage

Michele A. Shermak, MD | Lutherville Timonium, MD Wednesday, June 16, 2021

In considering all of the details associated with your wedding day, thoughts might drift toward plastic surgery. The bride and groom (and their families) may pursue what plastic surgery can offer to meet the special day with improved levels of confidence.

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