Category: Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation

New Microneedle Can Obliterate Spider Veins in One Sesson

A new microneedle device—the Given Needle—may help eradicate spider veins with one treatment, a new study shows.

Rejuvenation

Integrating GLP-1s into Aesthetic Practice: Dr Johnny Franco on Personalizing the Patient Journey

Plastic surgeon Johnny Franco, MD, discusses how his firsthand experience with GLP-1s shaped his patient-centered wellness program and what plastic surgeons should know before adding similar treatments to their aesthetic practices.

Rejuvenation

Dr J. Epstein Launches Hair Restoration Method Through Inspire Aesthetics Group

Plastic surgeons within Inspire Aesthetics Group will begin offering a new hair restoration technique developed by Dr. Jeffrey Epstein under a recently rebranded service platform.

Hair Transplant

Evolution of Hair Restoration: From Stigma to Natural Results

Anil Shah, MD, FACS, a Chicago-based facial plastic surgeon, shares insights on the evolution of hair restoration, emerging treatments, and advice for patients.

Injectibles

FDA Approves Two New Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

One newly approved HA filler showed statistical superiority to Restylane-L at all measured time points over 12 months, while the other was superior at six and nine months despite 20% more Restylane-L being used.

Lip Augmentations

Influencing the Industry: How to Decide if You Need a Lip Flip or Lip Filler

To (lip) flip or not to flip, that’s the question many patients are asking their plastic surgeons. But the decision between treatment options—lip flip, lip filler, or both—is multifaceted. And personal, plastic surgeons say.

Lifestyle

Plastic Surgery Patients’ Nicotine Levels Tied to Marijuana Use

A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reveals that marijuana use is common among plastic surgery patients and is associated with elevated nicotine levels, raising concerns about unrecognized surgical risks due to underreported nicotine exposure.

Med Spa

Vivace Ultra Receives FDA Clearance

Aesthetics Biomedical’s Vivace Ultra microneedling RF device was cleared by the FDA for use in dermatological and surgical procedures.

Vein Treatment

Sensitive, Noninvasive Platform Detects Circulating Tumor Cells in Melanoma Patients

Scientists have created a laser-based platform that can quickly and noninvasively screen large quantities of blood in patients with melanoma to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) - a precursor to deadly metastases.