Some question whether plastic surgeons bear responsibility for promoting suspect norms of beauty, given that certain types of cosmetic enhancements reinforce common conceptions of normality that are harmful to society.

The author explains why ear reconstruction is not enhancement surgery, and argues that the American system of health care reimbursement sometimes makes advocating for reimbursement part of treatment.

A discussion of the ethics of performing anti-aging interventions for older patients.

Proper patient selection is the key to navigating the ethical challenges of facial tissue transplantation successfully.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ opinion on advertising and publicity.

Role-modeling can shape and reinforce the personal qualities of exemplary plastic surgeons in trainees.

The use of advertisements for cosmetic surgery has fluctuated throughout the twentieth century.

Residents can be better prepared to treat patients who are obese by understanding that care as an expression of the core principles of professionalism: responsibility, self-regulation, patient-centered care, and teamwork.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics' opinion on respect for all patients.