American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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How plastic surgeons treat self-harm scars

How plastic surgeons treat self-harm scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS | Santa Monica, CA Monday, September 16, 2024

If 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.

A parental guide to cleft lip and palate surgery

A parental guide to cleft lip and palate surgery

Samuel J. Lin, MD & Elizabeth Laikhter | Boston, MA Wednesday, February 7, 2024

As a parent, it can be scary when your little one needs surgery. Cleft lip and palate often necessitate surgery early in life. Fortunately, the outcome after surgery and additional therapies is usually excellent.

Healthy hands through the holidays

Healthy hands through the holidays

Loree Kalliainen, MD, FACS | Providence, RI Thursday, December 10, 2020

As wonderful as the holiday season is, rushing to get everything done can lead to hand injuries. A trip to the emergency department will not be a time-saver, and recovery from injuries can be lengthy.

How can plastic surgeons help treat thumb arthritis?

How can plastic surgeons help treat thumb arthritis?

Loree Kalliainen, MD, FACS | Providence, RI Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Hand surgery is one of many components of plastic surgery training. Many plastic surgeons incorporate hand surgery into their practices, some completing hand fellowships and focusing solely on hand surgery.

What is giant juvenile fibroadenoma and how is it treated?

John Y.S. Kim, MD | Chicago, IL Friday, May 5, 2017

A rare subtype of fibroadenoma is termed a "giant juvenile fibroadenoma" and these masses can grow larger than 5cm in diameter. Significant presenting asymmetry of the breasts may occur and subsequent removal of these fibroadenomas can result in concomitant deformity.

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