Category: Aesthetics

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.

Aesthetics

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.

Aesthetics

Sculptra Gains EU Certification for New Body Indications

The regenerative biostimulator is now certified for use in four new body areas.

Body Makeover

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.

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

Positive Interim Data Reported for Bioresorbable Implant for Breast Reconstruction

The implant is designed to support tissue regrowth following lumpectomy and shows favorable safety and aesthetic outcomes in early results.

Rhinoplasty

Navigating Identity in Ethnic Rhinoplasty: Insights from Dr. Jason Hamilton

Dr Jason Hamilton discusses the increasing demand for ethnic rhinoplasty and the technical and cultural considerations that set it apart from traditional approaches.

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.