Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

Skin Barrier Changes Precede Visible Signs of Flap Necrosis, Study Finds

Monitoring transepidermal water loss and hydration identified high-risk skin flaps within the first three postoperative days, potentially enabling earlier intervention.

Aesthetics

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Program Receives Center of Excellence Designation

The hospital has been named the world’s first Center of Excellence in oncoplastic breast surgery, recognizing its long-running program that integrates breast cancer removal and reconstruction into a single procedure.

Aesthetics

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House

An investigation examines malpractice lawsuits alleging cosmetic surgery chains failed to recognize and respond to serious postoperative complications, including infections and sepsis, sometimes with fatal outcomes.

Body Makeover

Emsculpt Neo Used in Astronaut’s Pre-Flight Training Program

The muscle-stimulation technology was incorporated into Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu’s conditioning regimen ahead of his upcoming mission to the International Space Station.

Breast Augmentation

Aesthetic Foundation Shares 2025 Breast Implant Registry Data

The Aesthetic Foundation has issued the first annual ARISE report, detailing breast implant data and surgical trends from 2021 through September 2025.

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

Long-Term Study Shows Positive Outcomes for Bioresorbable Breast Scaffold After Lumpectomy

A 24-month follow-up study found the implant maintained positive outcomes, a strong safety profile, and high patient satisfaction following lumpectomy.

Rhinoplasty

Study Finds Graft Laterality Does Not Impact Nasal Symmetry in Rhinoplasty

A new study published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery finds that the side of caudal septal graft placement does not significantly affect nasal tip symmetry in 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.