Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

FDA Clears Ultherapy PRIME for Skin Laxity on the Knees

The FDA has cleared Merz Aesthetics’ Ultherapy PRIME to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the knees, expanding the device’s body indications.

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.

Helium Plasma RF-Assisted Liposuction Linked to Higher Patient Satisfaction, Fewer Revisions
‘Nose Noticeability’ Affects Facial Attractiveness, Study Finds
Stanford Appoints New Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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

Aesthetics

Recent Antibiotic Use Raises Infection Risk in Tissue Expander–Based Breast Reconstruction

Microbiome imbalance may affect surgical site infection risk after tissue expander placement.

Body Makeover

AI Model Predicts Blood Loss in High-Volume Liposuction, Study Finds

A machine learning model analyzed data from more than 700 procedures and predicted intraoperative blood loss with 94% accuracy

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

FDA Clears Sofwave Standalone EMS Device for Muscle Toning

The system is designed for multi-body area muscle strengthening and can be operated simultaneously with other aesthetic treatments.