Category: Aesthetics

Aesthetics

9 Out of 10 People Affected by Skin Quality Concerns, Survey Finds

A survey of more than 11,000 people highlights common aesthetic priorities and introduces a new clinical scale to guide personalized treatment planning.

Aesthetics

Patients in Food Deserts Face Higher Complication Rates After Breast Reconstruction, Study Finds

Patients living in areas with limited access to healthy foods had higher rates of postoperative complications.

Aesthetics

Mommy Makeover Procedures Shift Toward Subtle, Regenerative Results in 2026

An NYC plastic surgeon says post-pregnancy body contouring is increasingly focused on subtle, refinement-driven outcomes rather than dramatic transformation.

Body Makeover

Emsculpt Neo Used in Astronaut’s Pre-Flight Training Program

The muscle-stimulation technology was incorporated into Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu’s conditioning regimen ahead of his upcoming mission to the International Space Station.

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

Study Finds Graft Laterality Does Not Impact Nasal Symmetry in Rhinoplasty

A new study published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery finds that the side of caudal septal graft placement does not significantly affect nasal tip symmetry in rhinoplasty.

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.