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Patients 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).

Attractiveness of the nose affects how people view the face – with attractive noses actually drawing less attention than unattractive noses, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications after surgery, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

A small but growing body of evidence suggests that a minimally invasive surgical procedure called lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) might be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a special article in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Use of cosmetic surgery by racial/ethnic minority patients has increased substantially in recent years, well beyond their relative increase in the U.S. population, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

For women undergoing surgery to place tissue expanders – a common technique for staged breast reconstruction – recent antibiotic use may be a risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI), reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Breast Lift Mastopexy A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to create a more youthful breast contour. How much does a breast lift cost? The average cost of a breast lift (mastopexy) is $6,816, according to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the tot…

What are the risks of eyelid surgery? The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal and you will have to weigh the potential benefits in achieving your goals with the risks and potential complications of eyelid surgery. Only you can make that decision for yourself. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential co…

Botulinum Toxin Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Jeuveau® and Daxxify® The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as "Botox" by patients, is an injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles. What is botulinum toxin type A? The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as "Botox" by patients, is a popular injectable that temporarily reduc…

Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and restores weakened muscles to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile. View this content in Español What are the risks of tummy tuck surgery? The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal, and you'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and poten…

Nonsurgical Aesthetic Genital Procedures Minimally Invasive Options Nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures can help to reverse changes in a woman’s genitalia that are caused by childbearing, hormonal changes and/or aging. What questions should I ask my plastic surgeon about nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures? Use this checklist as a guide during your consultation for nonsurgical aesthetic…

Microdermabrasion Minimally Invasive Procedure Microdermabrasion treatments use a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer, and has many benefits. What are the steps of a microdermabrasion procedure? Imagine a very fine sand blaster and you'll get a picture of how microdermabrasion works. It uses microparticles, or a diamond-tipped wand, to …

Nonsurgical Fat Reduction Minimally Invasive Procedures Nonsurgical or minimally invasive options for fat reduction include technology that uses heat, cooling or an injected medication to reduce fat cells. What is laser lipolysis? Laser lipolysis uses laser energy delivered through an applicator. The fat cells are preferentially heated and disrupted without impacting other types of cells in the s…

How much does a facelift cost? The average cost of a facelift (rhytidectomy) is $11,395, according to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses. Please consult with your plastic surgeon's office to determine your final fee. A surgeon's …

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting Fat transfer breast augmentation uses liposuction to take fat from other parts of your body and inject it to enhance the breasts. How do I choose a plastic surgeon for fat transfer breast augmentation? Breast augmentation involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon who is …

Nonsurgical Aesthetic Genital Procedures Minimally Invasive Options Nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures can help to reverse changes in a woman’s genitalia that are caused by childbearing, hormonal changes and/or aging. What are female genital radiofrequency and laser treatments? Are RF and laser treatments painful? Both RF and laser treatment heat up the tissues, but they are well tolerated.…

How should I prepare for a facelift? In preparing for a facelift, you may be asked to: - Get lab testing or a medical evaluation - Take certain medications or adjust your current medications - Apply certain products to the facial skin preoperatively - Stop smoking - Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding and bruising A facelift may be pe…

Thigh Lift Thighplasty A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, can reshape the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better contours for the thighs and lower body. What are the risks of thigh lift surgery? The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal, and you'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential co…

Facial Implants Facial Balancing and Enhancing Facial implants are used to bring balance to the appearance of your face. These implants are commonly used to enhance the chin, jaw and/or cheeks. What questions should I ask my plastic surgeon about facial implants? Use this checklist as a guide during your facial implants consultation: - Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? -…