ASPS Plastic Surgery Blog

Having plastic surgery? Here's how to prepare for a smooth recovery

Heather Furnas, MD, FACS | Santa Rosa, CA Tuesday, April 23, 2019

After you've decided to have plastic surgery and you’ve chosen a great plastic surgeon, you're probably going to get a great result, right? Actually, there is someone else just as essential to a great outcome – you!

Are you a good candidate for breast augmentation?

Shahram Salemy, MD FACS | Seattle, WA Tuesday, April 16, 2019

There are several criteria that patients should meet in order for a plastic surgeon to classify you as a good candidate for breast augmentation.

A plastic surgery Q&A with ASPS President Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS

Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS | New York, NY Tuesday, April 9, 2019

ASPS compiled six of the most popular questions from its Ask a Surgeon service and asked ASPS President Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, to provide answers.

What can men expect during their dermal fillers recovery?

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD | Houston, TX Friday, April 5, 2019

Noninvasive techniques, such as injectable dermal fillers, offer men the advantage of a quick, in-office procedure with immediate results and no downtime.

Why plastic surgery tourism isn't necessarily a good deal

Shahram Salemy, MD FACS | Seattle, WA Friday, March 29, 2019

As plastic surgery has become more common and accepted, patients have begun to shop internationally for deals and discounts. This has sparked an entirely new category of travel dubbed "plastic surgery tourism."

Four noninvasive cosmetic treatments customized for men

Lee Daniel, MD | Eugene, OR Friday, March 22, 2019

As noninvasive cosmetic treatments continue to grow in popularity, so has their demand among men. Theses procedures can offer wonderful results, little downtime and affordable costs.

What to look for in a quality med spa

Eric Mariotti, MD | Concord, CA Friday, March 8, 2019

A med spa is a combination of an aesthetic medical center and a day spa that provides nonsurgical aesthetic medical services.

Four medical benefits of a tummy tuck

Cara Downey, MD | Houston, TX Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that tightens stomach muscles and helps eliminate excess skin and abdominal creases.

Breast augmentation – why cost shouldn’t be the first question you ask

Heather Furnas, MD, FACS | Santa Rosa, CA Tuesday, February 12, 2019

One of the most common questions regarding breast augmentation is "how much does it cost?"

Your 6-month guide to planning a tummy tuck

Daniel Kolder, MD | Camarillo, CA Tuesday, February 5, 2019

An abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that requires careful planning and meticulous follow-up care for the best results.

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