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.
Findings suggest that tools designed to elicit patient values can improve communication and support African American women in choosing between implant-based and autologous reconstruction after mastectomy.
Plastic surgeon Gaurav Bharti, MD, FACS, and Cytrellis Biosystems CEO Denise Dajles, D.Eng, share clinical and strategic insights into how ellacor is changing the way skin laxity and facial wrinkles are treated without surgery or thermal energy.
NYC facial plastic surgeon Dr Konstantin Vasyukevich shares his philosophy behind the “invisible facelift” and discusses trends shaping modern facial rejuvenation surgery.
Global plastic surgeons have released a new consensus on natural breast aesthetics, aiming to reduce revision surgeries and counter trend-driven procedures.
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.
The implant offers larger size options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, addressing the needs of the 1 in 7 women previously underserved by size limitations.
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.
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.