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DermTech’s Pigmented Lesion Assay Could Detect Melanoma at Its Earliest Stages, TRUST Study Suggests

Results of DermTech Inc's TRUST study were published recently in SKIN: The Journal Of Cutaneous Medicine, the company announces.

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‘Plastic Surgery Deserts’ Emerging as Demand Grows in Underserved US Regions

An analysis of national search trends and surgeon workforce data highlights rising patient interest in aesthetic procedures across Southern, Midwestern, and rural regions where access to board-certified plastic surgeons remains limited.

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Terri Ross Consulting Launches Fractional CFO Advisory Service for Medical Aesthetic Practices

Terri Ross Consulting has introduced a Fractional CFO Advisory Service for medical aesthetic practices and appointed Emily Brems to lead the new division, expanding its financial oversight offerings for growing practices.

Prior COVID Infection May Raise Blood Clot Risk After Panniculectomy

by Alyx Arnett | Dec 17, 2025 | Body Makeover | 0

A study finds patients with a history of COVID had higher rates of venous thromboembolism following panniculectomy, even with standard clot prevention.

What 3D-Printed ECM Could Mean for Plastic Surgery

by Alison Werner | Dec 16, 2025 | Regenerative Medicine, Research | 0

Brian Pilcher, PhD, discusses Conexeu’s CXU platform and what 3D-printed extracellular matrix technology could mean for future reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

AI Model Identifies Melanoma With 94.5% Accuracy Using Images and Patient Data

by Alyx Arnett | Nov 28, 2025 | Skin Cancer | 0

The research team trained the system on more than 33,000 dermoscopic images paired with clinical metadata.

Tissue-on-Demand Takes Step Forward with Conexeu Breakthrough

by Alison Werner | Nov 20, 2025 | Regenerative Therapies, Research | 0

Conexeu Sciences has produced the first 3D-printed collagen-based extracellular matrix using its CXU platform, signaling a potential shift in regenerative medicine.

Study Finds Excimer Laser, JAK Inhibitor Combo Effective for Vitiligo

by Alyx Arnett | Oct 8, 2025 | Skin Conditions | 0

The multicenter trial showed the combination therapy offered superior efficacy, rapid repigmentation, and a strong safety profile compared to monotherapy.

Instagram Promotes Cultural Appropriation and Plastic Surgery Via Filters, Study Finds

by Alyx Arnett | Jul 28, 2025 | Research | 0

Researchers say Instagram filters promote cosmetic normalization and racialized beauty ideals by allowing users to preview aesthetic changes like nose slimming and lip plumping.

Patients Continue Losing Weight Years After ‘Tummy Tuck’

by Alyx Arnett | Jul 7, 2025 | Tummy Tucks | 0

Most patients continue to lose weight in the years after abdominoplasty, with an average 10-pound drop five years post-op.

AI Tool Enables Automated Evaluation of Facial Palsy

by Alyx Arnett | May 30, 2025 | Research | 0

A “fined-tuned” AI approach, including manual annotation of facial keypoints, showed clear improvement in accuracy for automated evaluation of facial palsy.

New Approach Could Help Prevent Scarring After Surgery

by Alyx Arnett | May 9, 2025 | Research | 0

Researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein that could lead to new therapies for preventing excessive scarring in patients during wound healing.

Racial Disparities in Breast Reconstruction Persist After ACA

by Alyx Arnett | May 2, 2025 | Reconstructive Surgery | 0

More women are undergoing post-mastectomy reconstruction, but racial gaps remain.

Study: Fractional Ablative Laser Scar Revision for Patients of Color

by Alison Werner | May 18, 2023 | Lasers & IPL, Scar Treatment | 0

The study, published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, looked at changes in scar melanin index after fractional ablative laser treatment in patients of various Fitzpatrick skin types.