Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

AirSculpt Partners With Tiger Aesthetics to Offer alloClae Nationwide

AirSculpt has partnered with Tiger Aesthetics to introduce alloClae, a structural adipose tissue allograft for body contouring, at select locations beginning in August.

Aesthetics

Why One Plastic Surgeon Believes Ultrasound-Guided BBLs Are the Future

As ultrasound-guided gluteal fat grafting gains momentum, plastic surgeons are debating whether the technology should become the standard for BBL procedures. In this interview, S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS, discusses real-time visualization, surgeon adoption, Florida's ultrasound mandate, and why he believes the specialty is moving toward broader use of the technology.

Aesthetics

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Program Receives Center of Excellence Designation

The hospital has been named the world’s first Center of Excellence in oncoplastic breast surgery, recognizing its long-running program that integrates breast cancer removal and reconstruction into a single procedure.

Body Makeover

After Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery, They Wound Up in the Hospital or Alone at a Recovery House

An investigation examines malpractice lawsuits alleging cosmetic surgery chains failed to recognize and respond to serious postoperative complications, including infections and sepsis, sometimes with fatal outcomes.

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.