Category: Aesthetics

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

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

Aesthetics

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.

Body Makeover

New Device Attachment Expands Skin-Tightening to Full-Body Treatments

The S Tip enables broader coverage for radiofrequency-based aesthetic procedures, targeting areas like the abdomen, arms, and legs.

Breast Augmentation

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.

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

Study Highlights Decision-Support Tool for Breast Reconstruction Choices

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.

Rhinoplasty

Navigating Identity in Ethnic Rhinoplasty: Insights from Dr. Jason Hamilton

Dr Jason Hamilton discusses the increasing demand for ethnic rhinoplasty and the technical and cultural considerations that set it apart from traditional approaches.

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.