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.
Rozbeh Torabi, MD, and Radbeh Torabi, MD, discuss the anatomical changes associated with long-term breast augmentation and how they influence explantation planning, reshaping, and outcomes.
Data presented at the Science of Skin Summit indicate topical regimens and treatments yield visible improvements in laxity, crepiness, and perceived age among individuals taking GLP-1 therapies.
As GLP-1 medications drive significant weight loss for more patients, aesthetic providers are seeing a rise in facial hollowing, skin laxity, and other changes associated with GLP-1 face. Anthony Rossi, MD, discusses the structural aging patterns highlighted in a recent ASJ Open Forum study and how clinicians are approaching treatment with a conservative, multimodal strategy.
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New research behind the Skin Quality Index highlights how inconsistent terminology may affect aesthetic consultations, treatment planning, and patient understanding.
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As interest in opioid-sparing recovery strategies grows, Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, discusses how multimodal pain management and long-acting local anesthetics are reshaping post-operative care in his plastic surgery practice.
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Emily Hu, MD, shares insights from a recent report on HA injectables, examining patient perceptions, persistent myths, and clinical realities.
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The tracking tools many plastic surgery practices rely on for digital advertising may be creating unintended compliance risks. As regulators increase scrutiny, standard website setups could expose patient data in ways that raise both HIPAA and FTC concerns.
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A closer look at how Dermalogica is applying exosome-based topicals to support healing, downtime, and long-term skin quality.
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A national survey shows how GLP-1–associated weight loss is driving facial volume loss, laxity, and wrinkles—and why fillers and neuromodulators anchor treatment for this growing patient group. Plastic Surgery Practice talks to one of the study’s authors to break down the findings and what they mean for treatment planning in today’s aesthetic practice.
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A principal investigator discusses new randomized, controlled data on VYC-12L, a hyaluronic acid injectable, studied for reducing transverse neck lines and improving overall neck appearance, with implications for non-surgical neck rejuvenation in aesthetic practice.
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Two new clinical analyses examine how simultaneous, on-label 64-unit onabotulinumtoxinA treatment of the upper face delivers natural-looking, durable, and predictable outcomes across diverse patient populations and multiple treatment cycles.
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Rising procedure costs and evolving patient expectations are exposing weaknesses in plastic surgery payment workflows, pushing practices toward more modern, secure approaches.
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As demand for aesthetic treatments grows, transparent financing and patient education are helping practices address cost concerns and improve access to care.
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A New York plastic surgeon explains why he built an in-office recovery suite and how enhanced, wellness-driven post-op care can reshape patient outcomes.
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Two physicians discuss how integrated patient financing and loyalty programs are transforming access, affordability, and retention in aesthetic practices.
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In this episode, Dr Gregory Keller, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, highlights the Defenage skincare products and reveals what it means for your practice and patient relationships to offer retail skincare products in the office.
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In this podcast episode, Dr Sal Pacella, division head of plastic surgery at Scripps Hospital, on the opportunities to change a child’s life through reconstructive plastic surgery with the non-profit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
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