Today in Plastic Surgery
Breast ReconstructionWelcome to Today in Plastic Surgery (T.I.P.S.) The official podcast of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons featuring a candid discussion about breast reconstruction. |
Beauty for LifeDr. D'Amico discusses how plastic surgeons are best qualified to provide - cosmetic medical procedures at all stages of life, in an emerging trend called Beauty for Life. |
Body Contouring After Major Weight LossIn this podcast, ASPS Member Surgeon Peter Rubin discusses how plastic surgery can help individuals who have experienced massive weight loss. Also featured are the candid recollections of Sue, a patient who went from a size 58 to a size 18 through bariatric surgery, then to a size 8 via a series of plastic surgery procedures known as body contouring. |
Breast AugmentationBreast augmentation (also known as augmentation mammaplasty) is a surgical procedure that involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone considering a breast augmentation procedure. Listeners will hear from an ASPS Member Surgeon who discusses the current options available for breast augmentation patients, what to expect during the consultation, as well as safety and recovery issues. Also, his patient describes her reasons for having the procedure, how she prepared for her consultation, and how it was long before she was able to return to her normal daily routine. |
Male Breast ReductionIn this podcast, listeners will hear ASPS Member Surgeon Michael Olding discussing the causes of gynecomastia and courses of treatment, as well as his patient, Matthew, describing how he coped with his condition before surgery, and his post-surgical outlook on life. |
Medical TourismEach year, thousands of Americans travel to a foreign country for healthcare. And, although qualified physicians practice in excellent facilities all over the world; some countries do not have the infrastructure to monitor and enforce high standards for medical facilities and equipment, and many patients are undergoing plastic surgery in these unregulated facilities. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone considering traveling to a foreign country for plastic surgery. It features chilling testimony from Stacy, a patient who traveled abroad for plastic surgery and suffered severe complications, as well as an ASPS Member Surgeon discussing what prospective plastic surgery patients can do to protect themselves. |
Patient of Courage: Scott RigsbyListeners will hear Scott Rigsby, the first below the knee double amputee to complete an Ironman Triathlon recount his remarkable story of triumph over adversity and how reconstructive plastic surgery changed his life. This podcast contains musical excerpts from The Matthew Show's song, 'The Lonliest Boy in Toyland.' |
Teenage Plastic SurgeryIn 2007, only two percent of all cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on teens, yet there are varying opinions about the pros and cons of teens undergoing elective plastic surgery. This podcast is a must-listen for teens and parents alike. It features a patient sharing her experiences with plastic surgery at age 18, and an ASPS Member Surgeon discussing the role of the patient’s parents in the decision making process and how teenage plastic surgery patients should be evaluated. |
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