To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 14-20, 2021), the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announces a new way for patients to identify a cosmetic surgeon with a particular focus on safety: Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety (CSPS) certification.
Sherard A. Tatum, MD, a New York-based facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has been elected as the president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), aiming to focus on education, global collaboration, humanitarian efforts, and advancing the field of facial plastic surgery during his tenure.
Ongoing data from board-certified plastic surgeons reveal evolving trends in cosmetic breast augmentation techniques, including incision location and implant type, emphasizing a focus on evidence-based practice for patient safety and satisfaction.
Five plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2023 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition.
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Allergan Aesthetics announces the 20 women entrepreneurs who will receive funding and mentorship through the BOTOX Cosmetic and IFundWomen grant program, which aims to support women-owned businesses and address the so-called “confidence gap” in translating ideas into successful ventures.
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The secure e-prescribing platform complies with requirements for electronic prescribing for controlled substances and state prescription drug monitoring programs.
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Medical aesthetics platform Advanced Medaesthetic Partners (AMP) has invested in Wilmington, N.C.-based medical spa Glo MedSpa. Since its inception in 2005, GloMedSpa has focused on a scientific, preventive, and maintenance-based approach to skincare, AMP officials say.
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On Thursday, May 11, the American Cosmetic Association will launch the “Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Awareness Day” campaign to promote awareness about cosmetic and plastic surgery, including potential risks and benefits.
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Sales and marketing veteran Mark Theis has been named incoming CEO for The Aesthetic Society and The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation.
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Advanced Medaesthetic Partners (AMP) has appointed board-certified plastic surgeon Arthur Swift as chief medical officer (CMO). As CMO, Swift will set the framework for AMP’s clinical protocols and training opportunities for the organization’s community of aesthetic practices.
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Melinda Haws, MD, has been elected as the new president of The Aesthetic Society, with a focus on advancing technology strategy, expanding membership, and maintaining high standards in education and patient safety in aesthetic surgery, alongside other newly named officers.
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Medical device and regenerative therapy company Bimini Health Tech has acquired the exclusive rights to an acellular dermal matrix technology for the plastic and reconstructive surgery field.
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Botox Cosmetic developer Allergan Aesthetics is partnering with IFundWomen to offer $25,000 grants and mentorship to women entrepreneurs to address the “Confidence Gap.”
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Advanced Medaesthetic Partners announces a new strategic investment with Advanced Plastic Surgery Center, led by double-board certified plastic surgeon Michael Fiorillo, MD, aimed at enhancing their aesthetic offerings and expanding their reach to more patients in New York and New Jersey.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announces that Dallas-based, board-certified plastic surgeon Rod J. Rohrich, MD, editor emeritus of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, has received the ASPS’ 2022 Presidential Honorary Citation.
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The majority of American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery members reported a 10% bump in patient demand for bookings and treatments in 2022 over 2021, with requests for minimally invasive procedures dominating that increase.
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Crystal Mullenburg joins the ELEVAI board as the company commercializes its flagship exosome product line and continues to drive market adoption for its physician-dispensed topical exosomes.
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A study, published in JAMA, found that the risk of attrition was higher for female residents and those residents underrepresented in medicine.
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