Plastic Surgery Patient Stories

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

Reconstructive Surgery Videos Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Video Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Reconstructing Lives

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

Read about Hana Gebrewold, who fell out of her bed at six months old, which began nearly three decades of suffering, hope, and-all too often-shattering disappointment.

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.