The third annual nationwide Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day USA, will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014. This enlightening and inspiring day right in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is designed to raise the recognition of breast cancer survivors about the range of viable post-mastectomy breast reconstruction options available to them. BRA Day […] Read more

Male Sci-Fi fans everywhere were undoubtedly amped by Jasmine Tridevil’s unusual breast enhancement procedure. The young Florida native, whose real name is Alisha Hessler, posted a series of photos and videos showing a rather unusual site on her otherwise normal frame – a third breast. The twenty-something has been making the rounds with a camera […] Read more

Researchers set out to answer a question that is as old as breast augmentation itself: What is the perfect breast shape? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly everyone agrees – it’s a breast with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45:55.” This number is expected to become “the basis for […] Read more

Making the commitment to undergo plastic surgery can be a daunting decision for many potential patients. Not only is plastic surgery a significant financial investment, but it is not uncommon for those considering a procedure to feel anxious at the thought of invasive surgery. Thankfully, a new app offers automatic enhancements of “selfie” pictures, perfect […] Read more

Approximately 90,000 breast lift procedures are performed annually in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The purpose of the surgery is to provide a perkier breast position with a more youthful body contour overall. However, a recent study found that breast lift surgery may decrease breast volume by as much as […] Read more

Since 2012, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has supported the Choosing Wisely Campaign — a program that encourages healthy doctor-patient discussions on the perceived advantages of common procedures and diagnostic tests.  Earlier this month, the ASPS released a list of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” to help facilitate these conversations and […] Read more

Different types of plastic surgery procedures parallel different kinds of economic indicators, according to research published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If the stock market is doing particularly well, people tend to elect to have more expensive procedures like breast augmentations or […] Read more

New research from the Miami Breast Center holds promise for patients seeking breast augmentation or reconstruction with their own fat cells. Traditionally, fat cell transfers from one’s own body were limited due to space constraints. But with a new pre-expansion device tested by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Roger K. Khouri and his colleagues, this amount may […] Read more

NYC cosmetic surgery options continue to attract both men and women, according to recent numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). During this year alone, 15.1 million procedures were performed, which marks the fourth consecutive year of growth for the industry. FDA approval for new devices and products, as well as effective new […] Read more

Aspiring to look like an icon one finds beautiful or handsome is nothing new, but an alarming number of women and men are taking this to the next level with celebrity lookalike plastic surgery. One woman recently shelled out $25,000 in the hopes of being a Jennifer Lawrence doppelganger. But are such extremes motivated by […] Read more