Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

Can Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Patients Go Home the Same Day?

A randomized trial explores whether going home the same day is as safe and effective as staying overnight after immediate implant-based breast reconstruction.

Aesthetics

Stanford Appoints New Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

A Stanford-trained microsurgeon will lead the division starting Sept 1, marking a leadership transition after two decades under the current chief.

New Robotic Microsurgical Suture Launches for Breast Reconstruction and Lymphatic Procedures
Patients in Food Deserts Face Higher Complication Rates After Breast Reconstruction, Study Finds
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Program Receives Center of Excellence Designation
Recent Antibiotic Use Raises Infection Risk in Tissue Expander–Based Breast Reconstruction
Survey Reveals Knowledge Gap on Menopause-Related Skin Changes
Johnson & Johnson Launches Breast Simulation App for Surgical Consultations

Aesthetics

Establishment Labs Seeks FDA Approval of Motiva Implants in Breast Reconstruction

The company is seeking approval in primary and revision breast reconstruction, aiming to expand its indication following a multicenter IDE study in post-mastectomy patients.

Body Makeover

Ultherapy PRIME Gains New Indications for Arms and Abdomen

The device, which uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen and elastin production, now includes treatment areas beyond the face and neck.

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

Proposed Bill Aims to Strengthen Insurance Protections for Breast Reconstruction

The legislation would broaden insurance coverage to encompass diverse breast reconstruction options, codify protections for all approved procedures, and mandate coverage for modern reconstructive techniques.

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

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.