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Shroom Skincare Unveils Mushroom-Based Serum

Shroom Skincare announces the launch of its first product, Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum. This oil serum combines the utility of mushrooms and vitamin C to rejuvenate skin, even tone, and moisturize.

All

Juvéderm VOLUX XC for Jawline Definition Now Nationally Available

The hyaluronic acid filler is now available at aesthetic practices for consumers over the age of 21 with moderate to severe loss of jawline definition.

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Applications to Plastic Surgery Residency Programs Lag Behind Significant Increase in Residency Positions

Historically plastic surgery has been considered one of most competitive and highly sought after residency programs. While this remains, true recent appearing wrinkles may be of concern, according to an article in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Aesthetics

Case Study Demonstrates New Application of Wharton’s Jelly Allografts in Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Care

This case study demonstrates a precedent for the application of Wharton’s Jelly flowable allografts in complicated post-surgical wounds and uncovers a new homologous use application, according to Regenative Labs officials.

Dermatology

Nourishing Silk Accelerates Recovery Time For Facial Skin

Factorfive has launched Nourishing Silk, designed to help the skin recover after harsh rejuvenating facial treatments.

Rejuvenation

AI Tool Predicts Which patients with Dystonia Respond to Botox Treatment

An artificial intelligence tool called DystoniaBoTXNet predicted which patients with dystonia would benefit from botulinum toxin injections with 96.3% accuracy.

Practice Management

Why Taking a Practice Assessment Is Key to Recession-Proofing Your Practice

Whether you are a plastic surgeon or a manager running a medical aesthetic practice, to get a true grasp on your practice’s overall financial health—performance, people, productivity, revenue, profit, equipment, expenses, etc.—taking a practice assessment is vital. Practice consultant Terri Ross shares her tips here.

Products

FAU Lands Grant to Transform Prosthetic Hand Control

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to empower amputees to maximize their individual potential for controlling the full dexterity of artificial hands.

Innovations

Influencing the Industry: The Hot Plastic Surgery Young Stars Could Live to Regret

Buccal fat removal—where the buccal fat pad of the cheeks is removed, resulting in a chiseled, cat-like look—is one of the hottest trends in facial plastic surgery. But could young recipients later have regrets? The Daily Beast investigates.