Higher BMI is a risk factor for delayed wound healing in patients undergoing breast reduction surgery, with wound healing times longer than two months, according to a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Galderma has launched FACE by Galderma, an aesthetic visualization tool powered by augmented reality that allows aesthetic professionals and patients to visualize injectable treatment results at the planning stage before treatment begins.
Demand for cosmetic procedures abroad is increasing at a rate of 15%-25% a year, with liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, and breast augmentation topping the list. However, cosmetic procedures can pose risks, especially when performed by non-certified practitioners, warns board-certified plastic surgeon Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS.
A 3D-printed scaffold made of P4HB could help create long-lasting, real-looking nipples during breast reconstruction, according to a Weill Cornell Medicine study. The scaffold has biomechanical properties similar to a natural nipple and breaks down over time, refilling with fatty and vascular tissues.
Elevai Labs Inc., a medical aesthetic biotechnology company specializing in physician-dispensed skincare, announces Evolve Medical Inc. as the exclusive distributor of Elevai Skincare products in Canada.
Beverly Hills hair transplant specialist John Kahen, MD, has been granted a patent for SmartPRP, a technology that stimulates hair follicles with no downtime.
Compensation is a major concern for plastic surgery practices, and it's important to evaluate your current strategy using key questions.
APONVIE, from Heron Therapeutics, is an injectable emulsion for IV use in adults for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Younger generations are increasingly seeking minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for selfies and social media, with lip lifts and blepharoplasties becoming more popular, and experts predicting a greater emphasis on earlier maintenance and age prevention to avoid larger surgeries later in life.