Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

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.

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.

Aesthetics

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.

Body Makeover

Understanding the Rise in Male Facial Plastic Surgery: Insights from AAFPRS President Patrick Byrne

AAFPRS President Dr. Patrick Byrne discusses the growing interest in facial cosmetic procedures among male patients and how private practices can adapt to meet their evolving needs.

Breast Augmentation

New Breast Aesthetics Consensus Centers on Natural Outcomes

Global plastic surgeons have released a new consensus on natural breast aesthetics, aiming to reduce revision surgeries and counter trend-driven procedures.

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

Racial Disparities in Breast Reconstruction Persist After ACA

More women are undergoing post-mastectomy reconstruction, but racial gaps remain.

Rhinoplasty

Nerve Block Innovation: Reducing Pain in Rhinoplasty

Chicago-based plastic surgeon Anil Shah, MD, FACS, has developed a nerve block technique that minimizes pain and reduces the need for narcotics in rhinoplasty recovery. By integrating ultrasonic technology and complementary therapies, he aims to improve patient outcomes. He explains more below.

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.