Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

Prior COVID Infection May Raise Blood Clot Risk After Panniculectomy

A study finds patients with a history of COVID had higher rates of venous thromboembolism following panniculectomy, even with standard clot prevention.

Aesthetics

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.

Aesthetics

Mini-Lifts, Major Impact: Dr Konstantin Vasyukevich on Evolving Patient Expectations

Facial plastic surgeon Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD, shares how personalized mini-lifts and targeted injectables are meeting patient demand for natural results with minimal downtime.

Body Makeover

Subtle, Lasting, and Undetectable: Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich on the Rise of the “Invisible Facelift”

NYC facial plastic surgeon Dr Konstantin Vasyukevich shares his philosophy behind the “invisible facelift” and discusses trends shaping modern facial rejuvenation surgery.

Breast Augmentation

Addressing the 800 cc Limit: How J&J MedTech’s New Breast Implant Fills a Reconstruction Gap

A look at the clinical need behind the MemoryGel Enhance launch—and how it's expanding reconstructive options for patients with larger volume requirements.

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

CAD/CAM Techniques Show Benefits in Jaw Reconstruction

A study suggests fewer complications and shorter operating room time for patients undergoing jaw reconstruction with computer-aided methods.

Rhinoplasty

Why Patient Education Matters in Revision Rhinoplasty

Dr Anil Shah discusses how his book Nosecentric helps both patients and surgeons improve communication, set realistic goals, and reduce the risk of revision rhinoplasty.

Sculpting

Sofwave Receives FDA Clearance for Treating Upper Arm Skin Laxity

The FDA clearance of Sofwave to treat upper arm skin laxity comes as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports brachioplasty procedures grew 25% between 2019-2022.