Liposuction complications are not wholly dependent on the absolute volume of lipoaspirate, but rather include the synergistic effects of other relevant patient factors--namely, BMI, a new study suggests.
At a time when more men are considering body contouring and gluteal enhancement, an Internet survey provides new information on the “ideal” appearance of the male buttock.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has released supplemental data for its 2022 procedural statistics, revealing generational trends, increasing male interest in minimally invasive procedures, and fluctuating surgeon fees, with an emphasis on safety and authenticity in the pursuit of beauty and self-confidence.
African American women are less likely to be pictured in social media posts showing the outcomes of breast reconstruction, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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AlloSource announces the launch of AlloMend Extra-Large (XL) Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM), the newest addition to the AlloMend product line.
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Dr Lynn Jeffers says thanks to the COVID-19 vaccines, a new normal is starting to define itself with a higher demand continuing for plastic surgery and non-invasive procedures.
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Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has received the Distinguished Career Researcher Award from the Plastic Surgery Foundation, according to a news release.
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Keynote speaker, Dr John G. Meara, will address the changing global surgery landscape in the wake of COVID-19’s impact.
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Sientra’s new president and CEO, Ron Menezes wants to build on the company’s strong foundation of market share growth, and enhance partnerships with plastic surgeons.
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Word of mouth is powerful. If you’re doing your best to make every patient’s experience memorable, the effort pays off in time, says oculofacial plastic surgeon Chaneve Jeanniton, MD, FACS (pictured left at a promotional event prior to COVID-19), owner of the Brooklyn Face & Eye holistic boutique, and founder of the epi.logic skincare brand.
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A recently published independent study concluded that the hybrid breast reconstruction approach using Motiva Ergonomix implants improved outcomes in implant-based breast reconstructions, Establishment Labs Holdings Inc announces in a media release.
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Only about 1 out 7 American women have heard about breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) – an immune system cancer occurring in a small percentage of women with breast implants, according to a new survey.
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A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reports objective and subjective improvements after facial feminization surgery in transgender women.
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Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy enhances recovery of patients following surgery, including mastectomy and breast reconstruction, says Constance Chen MD, a New York City-based, board-certified plastic surgeon, in a media release.
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Surgeons bust myths about DIEP Flap surgery and introduce the APEX advancement in an article published recently in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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“Tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty) can be safely performed in obese patients, with no increase in complications compared to non-obese patients, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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A study published recently in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery looks at a technique called abdominal etching to help create the classic “six-pack abs” physique in men or three-vertical-line abdomen in women.
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For patients undergoing “tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty), satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome is the main factor affecting whether they write a positive or negative online review for their plastic surgeon, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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