Do GLP-1 Medications Affect Body Contouring Risks?
More and more patients are using GLP-1 medications to successfully lose weight. The advantage of GLP-1 treatment is the ability to maintain weight loss […]
Who Needs an Arm Lift? Brachioplasty Indications
People get Arm Lifts (medically known as Brachioplasty) primarily to address sagging, loose, or excess skin on the upper arms—often called “bat wings“, that […]
2026 Talk Award Winner – Joseph A. Mele, III, MD. FACS
It’s awards season again, and Plastic Surgeons are no exception. 15 Consecutive Years I am proud and humbled to receive the 2026 Talk Award […]
Abdominoplasty and Tummy Tuck Frequently Asked Questions
The Tummy Tuck remains one of the most frequently requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. About 175,000 Abdominoplasties are performed in the US each year, […]
Gender Surgery for Children and Adolescents
Experience, Caring and Decision Making on the Individual Level The clinical management of children and adolescents presenting with gender dysphoria or gender incongruence has […]
What Should I Look For in a Plastic Surgeon?
Plastic Surgery includes a large variety of elective procedures designed to enhance appearance. Procedures like, Liposuction, Facelifts, Eyelid Lifts, Breast Enhancement and Tummy Tucks […]
What’s New in Breast Augmentation in 2026?
Breast Augmentation continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, with continued refinements specifically on safety, natural appearance, and personalization as of […]
Infant Cured of Previously Incurable Disease with Gene Therapy
I’ve written about gene therapy in the past. Two years ago, I posted an article about the first FDA approved therapies to treat sickle […]
In California Doctors are MDs and DOs only
Earlier this year, a federal court delivered a clear victory for patient safety and transparency by rejecting an attempt to overturn California’s Truth-in-Advertising law. […]
ASPS is Expanding Your Access to Breast Reconstruction
Laws requiring insurance companies to cover Breast Reconstruction after breast cancer treatment are more than 25-years-old. While the science of breast reconstruction has advanced, […]