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The Only Time It’s OK to Have Something Injected Into Your Breasts

Las Vegas plastic surgeon Mike Edwards, MD, says that in the United States, the only thing that should be injected into the breast is a patient’s own fat.

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The Aesthetic Society Honors Dr Jeffrey Spiegel with Lifetime Achievement Award

The award recognizes over two decades of contributions to research, innovation, and education in the field of aesthetic medicine.

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Allergan Gets Approval for Short-Duration, Rapid-Onset Neurotoxin Boey in Europe

The treatment is the first short-duration facial injectable available in the region for the temporary improvement of lines between the eyebrows.

Kerecis to Spotlight Fish-Skin Grafts for Reconstruction at PSTM 2025

by Alison Werner | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0

Kerecis will demonstrate its portfolio of intact fish‑skin grafts for reconstructive surgery at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2025 and host a “Taste of Iceland” event featuring Dr Matthew Endara.

Biotech Firm Secures Patent for Regenerative Breast Implants and Injectable Fillers

by Alyx Arnett | Jun 4, 2025 | Company News | 0

The European patent covers a plant-based collagen technology designed to support natural tissue regeneration in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Inside a War Zone: Dr Manoj Abraham on Leading FACE TO FACE’s Fourth Surgical Mission to Ukraine

by Alison Werner | May 27, 2025 | Association News | 0

Dr Manoj Abraham discusses the challenges, cases, and collaborative progress behind the AAFPRS Foundation’s latest humanitarian surgical mission to treat war-related facial injuries in Ukraine.

Pediatric Hand Surgeon Completes Mission in Ukraine Amid Missile Threats

by Alyx Arnett | May 23, 2025 | Philanthropy | 0

The October 2024 mission brought pediatric hand surgery to two Ukrainian hospitals and included training for local surgeons—all amid ongoing war conditions.

CAD/CAM Techniques Show Benefits in Jaw Reconstruction

by Alyx Arnett | May 19, 2025 | Reconstructive Surgery | 0

A study suggests fewer complications and shorter operating room time for patients undergoing jaw reconstruction with computer-aided methods.

Facial Plastic Surgeons Treat Patients With War-related Injuries in Ukraine

by Alyx Arnett | May 12, 2025 | Philanthropy | 0

A team of facial plastic surgeons will operate on war-related facial trauma cases and train local doctors as part of its fourth medical mission in Ukraine.

Breast-Conserving Therapy Linked to Breast Shrinkage

by Alyx Arnett | Mar 31, 2025 | Breast Cancer | 0

For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy, including radiation therapy, leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a new study.

Rutgers Surgeons Use Robotics to Advance Breast Reconstruction

by Alyx Arnett | Feb 14, 2025 | Breast Cancer | 0

A surgical team at Rutgers and University Hospital is using robotics to improve breast reconstruction outcomes, with potential applications across other reconstructive procedures.

Tennessee Hospital Partnership Completes First “Jaw in a Day” Surgery

by Alison Werner | Jun 21, 2024 | Reconstructive Surgery | 0

The “Jaw in a Day” surgery is used to treat patients with complex head and neck cancers, benign tumors, or related facial injuries consolidating multiple surgeries into one.

Transforming Children’s Lives: Plastic Surgeons and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

by Alison Werner | Oct 26, 2023 | Podcasts | 0

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.

Dr Babak Azizzadeh on Facial Paralysis Reconstruction

by Alison Werner | Sep 14, 2023 | Podcasts | 0

In this podcast, Dr Azizzadeh on his work with facial paralysis patients and how facial plastic surgeons can restore natural facial expressions and movement.