New Surgical Technique Helps Treat Pseudogynecomastia
A novel excisional approach helps male patients with pseudogynecomastia following massive weight loss (MWL), according to a new study, HospiMedica reports.
A novel excisional approach helps male patients with pseudogynecomastia following massive weight loss (MWL), according to a new study, HospiMedica reports.
Characters with facial disfigurement in films often face negative associations, with about 80% of such characters being depicted negatively, while successful plastic surgery to improve their appearance is linked to more positive outcomes.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons report a 19% increase in cosmetic surgery procedures since 2019, with 26.2 million total procedures performed in 2022, influenced by post-pandemic lifestyle changes, social media transparency, and evolving aesthetic preferences.
Seattle plastic surgeon Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS, says he has observed a significant increase in performing liposuction on multiple body areas simultaneously, with nearly half of his recent procedures falling into this category. He says this reflects a growing trend among patients to combine liposuction with other plastic surgery treatments.
Read MoreApyx Medical Corp., the manufacturer of the proprietary Renuvion technology, announces that it has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of the Renuvion APR Handpiece for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction.
Read MoreDouble-board-certified plastic surgeon Thomas A. Pane, MD, has released a new patient guide providing in-depth information about tummy tuck surgery, answering many questions he has received over the years.
Read MoreBeverly Hills, Calif.-based board-certified plastic surgeon Jay Calvert, MD, FACS, who hosts the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Podcast, is showcasing the results of The Natural Lift™ facelift technique that he developed.
Read MoreBelow, Carrie Houssock, MD, FACS. the owner and medical director of JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics, lists four important factors for mothers to consider before undergoing a mommy makeover.
Read MoreBeverly Hills board-certified plastic surgeon Gary Motykie, MD, FACS, has won Best Botched Patient Enhancement at the 2022 Aesthetic Awards.
Read MoreBTL’s Emface device treats facial skin for wrinkles and increases muscle tone simultaneously without the need for injections or needles.
Read MoreIn an article with GQ, Las Vegas-based surgeon Kevin Debiparshad, MD, who founded the clinic LimbplastX, claims he is capable of lengthening a patient’s legs by up to 3 inches. He says he achieves this by implanting titanium pins into the intramedullary canal of the bone, thus helping to elongate it.
Read MoreRevelle Aesthetics, Inc. announces that it has achieved an extended U.S. FDA clearance for its precision cellulite release device, Avéli.
Read MoreIn June, the Florida Board of Medicine approved an emergency rule that limited the number of Brazilian butt lifts Florida plastic surgeons can perform each day to three and mandated the use of ultrasound during the procedure. Now, an appeals court has rejected a challenge to the emergency BBL ruling.
Read MoreThe study reviewed the combination of subcutaneous heparin and intravenous tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss in liposuction procedures.
Read MoreRenuvion, which received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, offers patients a minimally-invasive option to treat neck and chin laxity.
Read MoreJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Darren Smith, MD, FACS—a New York City-based plastic surgeon specializing in procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tucks—about how energy-based devices are advancing male body contouring. The podcast, which follows Smith’s PSP article about the subject, provides a deep dive into all things body contouring.
Read MoreIn a Phase II study, the Renuvion device improved the appearance of lax skin in 82.5% of subjects after 6 months.
Read MoreNanofat is a promising technique to reverse the structural effects of aging skin and improve the results of other cosmetic procedures.
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