What to expect as a scar heals following plastic surgery
June 5 · Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance WriterWill I have a scar? What will it look like? These are some of the most common questions anyone considering plastic surgery may have.
ASPS Plastic Surgery News
Quiet luxury in the world of plastic surgery
June 12 · Ariel Frankeny | Freelance WriterIn beauty and fashion, the concept of "quiet luxury" has quickly become synonymous with understated elegance, with less focus on obvious labels or excess and more on quality, refinement and timelessness. Now, that same philosophy is beginning to influence aesthetic medicine.
Articles
- Rib remodeling 411: Get the lowdown on this trending procedure June 4 · Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer
- Hidden costs: Breast reconstruction pricing remains murky June 3 · Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff
- Collagen banking in your 30s? Here's everything you need to know June 2 · Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
- Fun in the sun: Protecting your plastic surgery scars May 29 · Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Blogs
How skin tightening improves liposuction results and body contouring
April 24 · Michael Brucker, MD | La Jolla, CAWhile liposuction can create meaningful improvements in body contour by targeting stubborn fat, lasting, natural-looking results depend not only on fat removal but also on how the skin responds after surgery. Combining liposuction with a tightening or lifting procedure can improve both the contour and the overall outcome if the skin does not contract well.
- How to maintain minimal scarring after breast augmentation January 20 · Daniel Maman, MD | New York, NY
- Understanding scar discoloration after plastic surgery April 3 · Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS | Santa Monica, CA
- Is breast explant surgery right for you? February 12 · Scot A. Martin, MD | Las Cruces, NM
- Drainless tummy tuck: What is it and how does it compare to a tummy tuck with drains? January 9 · George Sanders, MD | Encino, CA
Videos
The Importance of Defining Your Aesthetic Goals
June 11"It's important to really learn about what the patient's goals are, and this helps us to pick the best procedure for them in order to give them the best outcomes."
Press Releases
Breast Reconstruction Prices Remain Difficult for Patients to Find Online
May 27Patients considering breast reconstruction often struggle to find clear hospital prices online, even though federal rules require hospitals to post them, suggests a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 'Nose Noticeability' Affects Facial Attractiveness, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery April 29
- Weight Loss Medications May Affect Some Complications After Panniculectomy March 25
- Living in Food Deserts May Affect Complications After Breast Reconstruction March 25
- Rising Rates of Cosmetic Surgery in Non-White Patients February 25
