ASPS Plastic Surgery Blog
How to avoid complications from dermal fillers
Sean T. Doherty, MD | Brookline, MA Tuesday, October 8, 2024Injectable fillers remain one of the most popular procedures in the world thanks to their effectiveness, versatility and the fact that social media has raised awareness and social acceptability.
How plastic surgeons treat self-harm scars
Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS | Santa Monica, CA Monday, September 16, 2024If you are seeking treatment for self-harm scars, a thorough evaluation by a board-certified plastic surgeon is recommended to determine the best treatment. A direct referral from your primary care physician, mental health counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist, if applicable, can also help improve your care.
Five common myths about the tummy tuck
Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Wednesday, September 4, 2024Despite its popularity, numerous myths and misconceptions persist around the tummy tuck, leading to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary fears for potential patients.
Can robotic artificial intelligence improve hair restoration?
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD FACS | Santa Monica, CA Thursday, August 8, 2024Adult men and women will naturally encounter changes in hair thickness and density with age. This process of hair loss is known as adult alopecia and varies by individual. Researchers have definitively linked most cases of adult-onset alopecia to normal aging, genetics and overall health.
Understanding the different types of tummy tucks
Samir S. Rao, MD | Chevy Chase, MD Friday, July 19, 2024Discovering the right tummy tuck option to achieve a firmer and flatter midsection involves considering various procedures tailored to individual needs. A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, aims to tighten sagging abdominal skin and eliminate excess fat and skin, along with potentially addressing weakened or separated abdominal muscles.
Surgical options for uneven breasts
Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Tuesday, June 11, 2024Uneven breasts, also known as breast asymmetry, is a condition in which a woman's breasts are noticeably different in size, shape or position. It can be fairly common and can affect a significant number of women.
Brazilian butt lift reversals and buttock restoration
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS | Newport Beach, CA Thursday, May 16, 2024The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is still a popular procedure for buttock enhancement and augmentation, but there is a growing number of patients that wish to reverse their BBL results. In recent years, more and more patients have been looking to reverse their BBL procedures to achieve a more natural look.
What is ear pinning and what does it do?
Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS | Las Vegas, NV Wednesday, April 24, 2024While there are many procedures that will reshape the ear for a variety of deformities, otoplasties concentrate on treating protrusion of the ear. This procedure is also commonly called "ear pinning," as it appears that one wishes to "pin their ears back" into the proper position.
Adding a clitoral hood reduction to your labiaplasty procedure
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD | Santa Monica, CA Monday, April 8, 2024A labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that reduces the size and proportions of the labia minora, or inner vaginal lips. During a labiaplasty, your plastic surgeon may also recommend a clitoral hood reduction, which reduces excess skin around the clitoris.
A plastic surgeon’s guide to brow lift recovery
Shruti C. Tannan, MD, FACS | Raleigh, NC Wednesday, April 3, 2024A brow lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that elevates the eyebrows and forehead, creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. There are three main types of brow lift procedures – open, endoscopic and temporal.
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