Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

World’s First Combined Face and Whole Eye Transplant Performed

The procedure improved facial function and appearance for a patient with severe electrical burns, offering a new framework for reconstructive surgery.

Aesthetics

Helium Plasma RF-Assisted Liposuction Linked to Higher Patient Satisfaction, Fewer Revisions

A study found that patients who underwent liposuction with helium plasma radiofrequency technology reported higher satisfaction with abdominal appearance and underwent fewer revision procedures and abdominoplasties compared to patients treated with liposuction alone.

Aesthetics

Survey Reveals Knowledge Gap on Menopause-Related Skin Changes

Galderma commits to including menopausal status in all injectable aesthetics clinical trials following global study of over 4,300 women.

Body Makeover

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.

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.