In this podcast, Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens talk to board-certified plastic surgeon Mark Youssef, MD, of Younique Surgery Center & Medical Spa in Santa Monica, Calif., about the recent—and controversial—Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) restrictions placed on Florida plastic surgeons.
The company, which produces the prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs injection Jeuveau, credits CFO Lauren Silvernail with helping the company grow.
Plus-size model, social media influencer, and body activist Tess Holliday encouraged her TikTok followers to reject plastic surgery trends and be true to themselves. Particularly, Holliday opposed fans using her aesthetic, as well as that of Ashley Graham, as “inspo” for undergoing Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs.
A study published recently in JAMA Surgery suggests that female surgeons may achieve better outcomes than male surgeons—and choosing a female surgeon could be even more beneficial for female patients, according to Advisory Board.
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Plastic surgeons continue to earn the highest average salaries among specialists, Becker’s ASC Review suggests.
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Medscape’s “Malpractice Report 2021” names 10 specialties where surgeons are most likely to be sued, Becker’s ASC Review reports.
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The former executive director of The Morrow Institute clinic pleaded guilty to a health care fraud conspiracy in which she billed insurance companies between $25 million and $65 million from 2007 to 2011 for procedures that were merely cosmetic, KTLA 5 News reports.
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The 62-year-old actress doesn’t understand why people are so against aging, which she points out is “completely natural,” she tells People.
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“What’s unusual about this season is we’re seeing things we’ve never seen before,” Dr Paul Nassif says, regarding the new season of “Botched,” E News reports.
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Lifetime takes a deep dive into the darker side of achieving physical perfection with the premiere of My Killer Body with K. Michelle, debuting February 3, 2022.
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Viper Equity Partners is presently looking for plastic surgery offices, both cosmetic and reconstructive, nationwide with multi locations and revenues above $10 million. They also have room in two med spa rollups in the mid-west and southeast.
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Two French twin brothers who became the faces of a famed 1980s science TV programme before winning notoriety for their cosmetic surgery have died within a week of each other from Covid-19 after refusing the vaccination, France 24 reports.
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A former doctor at a private equity-owned dermatology chain alleges lost biopsies, overbooking and questionable quality control in the company-owned lab, NBC News reports.
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If you’re planning on a procedure, finding the best plastic surgery credit card can help you save money. The Ascent, a Motley Fool service, shares various plastic surgery credit cards to fit every situation.
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Which specialties did the best when it came to annual compensation in 2021? (Hint: plastic surgeon ranked #4.) Read more at Fierce Healthcare.
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Dallas plastic surgeon and meeting Chair, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, will host the annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting, to be held March 10 and 11, 2022.
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Two resident students, PGY-2 resident Eric Hines and PGY-3 resident Omotayo Arowojolu, share their experiences with aspiring undergraduate students on the road to becoming plastic surgeons, New University reports.
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The Louisiana woman who infamously used Gorilla Glue on her hair after running out of hairspray is now releasing a rap song, New York Post reports.
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