Surgical Tools

Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Drains

There’s no sugarcoating it: surgical drains are a necessary evil, according to RealSelf.

Surgical Tools

New Tool Simplifies Placement of Large Breast Implants

Engineered for implants up to 1500cc, the next-generation delivery system supports a “no-touch” technique to improve control, reduce friction, and minimize risks such as infection and capsular contracture.

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FDA Approves Restylane Lyft for Chin Augmentation

Pivotal trial data showed sustained improvement in chin projection and high patient and investigator satisfaction through 12 months.

Taking the Stress—and Difficulty—out of Localization

by Plastic Surgery Practice | May 21, 2021 | Imaging, Surgical Tools | 0

For decades, breast surgeons have relied on wire localization to pinpoint tumors. But wire localization can lead to surgery delays and cancellations, unsuccessful procedures, and increased stress for patients, surgeons, and the mammography team.

No Margin for Error: How to Keep Patient Margins Evenly Spaced during Breast Localization

by Plastic Surgery Practice | May 17, 2021 | Imaging, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Tools | 0

Breast surgeons’ embrace of breast conserving therapy presents many benefits to patients. Still, dents, bulges, or other distortions to the size of their breasts near the surgical site may occur

Cynosure to Acquire the MyEllevate Facial Rejuvenation Treatment

by Debbie Overman | Apr 30, 2021 | Aesthetics, Surgical Tools | 0

Cynosure announced recently, at The Aesthetic Society’s “The Aesthetic Meeting 2021,” that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the MyEllevate Surgical Suture System.

Study Reveals Highly Polished Scalpel Blades Reduce Incisional Wound Scar Variability

by Tonya Johnson | Nov 13, 2020 | Surgical Tools | 0

Planatome Technology’s surgical blade incisions show a more uniform collagen deposition and produce a better scar, due to faster collagen reorganization from a reduction in tissue disruption.

Twilight Sedation: 8 Things to Know

by Debbie Overman | Jun 23, 2020 | Aesthetics, Surgical Tools | 0

Here, the top eight things to know if you’re considering twilight anesthesia for your cosmetic procedure, according to RealSelf.

Apyx Medical Corp Receives Regulatory Clearance to Market and Sell Its Helium Plasma Technology Products in Five New Countries

by Debbie Overman | Jun 22, 2020 | Surgical Tools | 0

Apyx Medical Corporation announces it has obtained regulatory approval to market and sell its Helium Plasma Technology products in five new countries: Australia, Brazil, Israel, Taiwan and Thailand.

FDA Clears Dermapose Access Office-Based Fat Harvesting System

by Debbie Overman | Apr 29, 2020 | Liposuction, Sculpting, Surgical Tools | 0

Bimini Health Tech announces it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its fat harvesting system Dermapose Access, designed to be used in an office with only local anesthesia.

FDA Warns of Overinflation, Acute Pancreatitis with Certain Intragastric Balloons for Weight Loss

by Debbie Overman | Apr 28, 2020 | Aesthetics, Body Makeover, Surgical Tools | 0

The FDA recently issued a Letter to Health Care Providers detailing risks for hyperinflation and acute pancreatitis observed in post-approval studies for two liquid-filled intragastric balloons indicated for weight loss, both approved in 2015 and manufactured by Apollo Endosurgery.

Another Use for Kinesiology Tape? PPE Skin Protection

by Debbie Overman | Apr 10, 2020 | Cosmetics & Skin Care, Skin Conditions, Surgical Tools | 0

Toronto-based SpiderTech, a manufacturer of Kinesiology tape, suggests its product as a solution for healthcare workers with irritated skin resulting from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Allurion Files for PMA Submission of Elipse Gastric Balloon

by Debbie Overman | Apr 8, 2020 | Surgical Tools | 0

Allurion Technologies is one step closer to having its Elipse gastric balloon enter the U.S. market, Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry reports.

Blossom Innovations Wins IMCAS’ Innovation of the Year Award

by Debbie Overman | Feb 6, 2020 | Dermatology, Injectibles, Surgical Tools | 0

Blossom Innovations LLC announces that its S3Inject platform was awarded the Innovation of the Year Award at the recent 2020 International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS) World Congress, held in Paris, France.

Cypris Medical Achieves ISO Certification

by Debbie Overman | Feb 3, 2020 | Products, Surgical Tools | 0

Cypris Medical Inc announces that an extensive independent audit of its quality management system has successfully culminated in an ISO 13485 certification.