Category: Practice Management

Practice Management

Proposed Update Would Streamline FDA Breast Implant Patient Decision Checklist

The revised checklist aims to shorten and clarify the current document to better support shared decision-making between patients and surgeons.

Practice Management

Why the Best AI Opportunities for Plastic Surgeons Start in the Front Office

While clinical AI dominates industry headlines, the most immediate, low-risk opportunities for plastic surgeons lie in front-office automation. Weave CEO Brett White discusses how implementing AI in your administrative workflows can streamline patient inquiries, capture more consultations, and reduce staff burnout without losing the personal touch.

Practice Management

Aesthetic Record Acquires JOYA Health to Link Providers with Employee Benefit Programs

The acquisition aims to create a new patient acquisition channel by connecting aesthetic practices with corporate skin health and wellness programs.

Marketing

New Scholarship from Dr David Pincus Targets Future Plastic Surgeons

Dr David Pincus has introduced a $1,000 scholarship to support medical students pursuing careers in plastic surgery, emphasizing education, ethics, and patient-centered care.

Office Management

UK Report Calls for Mandatory Breast Implant Registry, Ban on High-Risk Cosmetic Procedures

The Women and Equalities Committee's report highlights patient safety failures tied to unregulated surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including gaps in data collection, informed consent, and clinical oversight.

Technology

Clarius Updates App with AI-Powered Ultrasound Tools

The updated software includes an AI-powered module for identifying abdominal wall anatomy and a tool for automated volume calculation of masses.