Plastic Surgery Patient Stories

Reconstructing Lives

Kelsea Henderson Reconstructing Lives highlights state-of-the-art reconstructive procedures through compelling stories of patient experiences.

Read about 18-year-old Kelsea Henderson who, over several years, has undergone numerous complex surgeries to her back and chest as a result of a rare cancer. Kelsea had her last reconstructive operation in January 2008, was named Homecoming Queen a few months later, and received a full college scholarship before year's end.

She faced repeated adversity, multiple complex surgeries, and seemingly incurable cancer, and yet has triumphed magnificently and now looks forward to what she humbly calls a "normal life."

Patients of Courage

The Honorees

Patients of Courage: The Honorees Stories of reconstructive plastic surgery heroes

The Untold Stories

The Untold Stories Previously untold stories of inspirational patients

Patient Videos

Reconstructive Surgery

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Cosmetic Surgery

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Uday's New Face

Watch video of an Iraqi man, Uday Hattem, who became a translator for the U.S. military in Iraq and was shot in the face by fellow Iraqi's for his association with the military.

Hear from Uday, the people responsible for bringing him to America and the ASPS Member Surgeon helping Uday restore his facial features.

Submit Your Plastic Surgery Story

The ASPS wants to hear about your plastic surgery experience. Your story can answer questions and inform others considering plastic surgery. We invite you to share your plastic surgery experience with others.

ASPS Patient Model Stories

These actual patients appear in national print ads for the society’s Plastic Surgery Education Campaign (PSEC). These public education ads were created to inform potential patients on the importance of choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon.