Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

New Surgical Technique Restores Clitoral Function After Vulvar Cancer Treatment

Dutch researchers report 90% of patients regained clitoral orgasm following a reconstructive procedure that repositions nerve bundles and uses a buccal mucosa graft.

Aesthetics

MedStar Georgetown Expands Single-Port Robotic Surgery With Breast Procedure Milestone

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has reported a robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy performed through a single hidden incision that combined immediate reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and a nerve-sparing technique designed to help preserve breast sensation.

Aesthetics

AAFPRS Notes Growing Patient Interest in Facelifts After Years of Filler

Facial plastic surgeons report growing patient interest in facelifts as more individuals reconsider long-term filler use and seek natural-looking facial rejuvenation.

Body Makeover

Mommy Makeover Procedures Shift Toward Subtle, Regenerative Results in 2026

An NYC plastic surgeon says post-pregnancy body contouring is increasingly focused on subtle, refinement-driven outcomes rather than dramatic transformation.

Breast Augmentation

Johnson & Johnson Launches Breast Simulation App for Surgical Consultations

The tablet- and smartphone-based tool allows plastic surgeons to generate personalized 3D visualizations during breast augmentation consultations.

Liposuction

How UCHD Liposuction Is Redefining Body Contouring

Below, Thomas Su, MD, a cosmetic surgeon and owner of Tampa, Fla.-based Artistic Lipo, reveals his personal approach to liposuction—awake-only liposuction, and why he believes it’s a better option than the traditional technique.

Reconstructive Surgery

Recent Antibiotic Use Raises Infection Risk in Tissue Expander–Based Breast Reconstruction

Microbiome imbalance may affect surgical site infection risk after tissue expander placement.

Rhinoplasty

New FDA-Cleared Piezo & Drill System from W&H Targets Facial Procedures

W&H Medical has introduced the Piezo & Drill Combination Console, the only FDA-cleared U.S. device combining piezo technology and a surgical drill for facial procedures.

Sculpting

A New Era for Fat-Based Injectables in Body Contouring

A new fat-based injectable is reshaping non-surgical body contouring. Plastic Surgery Practice examines the science and clinical adoption of alloClae with Tiger Aesthetics President Caroline Van Hove and Dr David Shafer.