FDA Warns of Serious Complications with Certain RF Microneedling Devices
The agency has received reports of burns, scarring, fat loss, and nerve damage associated with the aesthetic devices and is urging providers to report adverse events.
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Dermatology Groups Back NYC Council Probe into Medspas
Dermatology organizations are backing a New York City Council investigation and urging state lawmakers to require clearer consumer disclosures after inspectors documented widespread licensing and safety violations at medical spas.
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Phase 4 Study Reports High Opioid-Free Recovery Rates With Journavx After Plastic Surgery
Phase 4 study data presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine PainConnect 2026 meeting reported that more than 90% of patients undergoing aesthetic or reconstructive procedures remained opioid-free when treated with Journavx as part of multimodal pain therapy.
UK Plans New Regulations to Improve Safety of Cosmetic Procedures
The planned regulations follow a series of incidents in which individuals have had high-risk treatments from people with little or no medical training.
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From Blood Clots to Rare Cancers, a Plastic Surgeon Explains the Risks to Consider Before Going Under the Knife – or the Needle
A plastic surgeon details potential complications in cosmetic procedures, from blood clots to fat embolism, amid rising demand for body contouring and facial rejuvenation.
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FDA Finds Benzene in Select Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatments
Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene.
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Five-Year Data Show Low Complication Rates for Motiva Breast Implants
Midpoint data from a 10-year clinical study show low rates of reoperation, rupture, and capsular contracture in primary augmentation patients.
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Anatomy-Based Techniques Improve Facial Thread Lifting Outcomes
Attention to facial anatomy can enhance the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive facial thread lifting procedures.
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Award-Winning Mommy Makeovers: ‘Curves Are In’
Plastic surgeon Bob Basu, MD, talks about the evolution of the mommy makeover and what sets his practice apart.
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The Elephant in the Operating Room: Are Brazilian Butt Lifts Safer Now?
With new recommendations in play and doctors advertising a new “safer BBL” model, NewBeauty aimed to find out if the procedure’s track record has improved.
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Age-Related Features of Facial Anatomy for Increased Safety During Plastic Surgery
Researchers used computed tomography to analyze the individual anatomy of the nasolabial triangle and identify possible options for the distribution of blood vessels on a three-dimensional course, to help in the safe planning of plastic and reconstructive surgeries.
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