Restylane Eyelight Receives FDA Approval for Under-eye Rejuvenation

September 15, 2023 |
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Galderma recently announced the newest dermal filler in the Restylane® family of fillers, Eyelight™, has received FDA approval to improve the appearance of depressed, sunken, or hollow areas under the eyes (infraorbital hollowing).  Here’s what you need to know about Restylane Eyelight.  What is Restylane Eyelight? Restylane Eyelight is the… Read More »

Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeons Praise New BBL Safety Legislation in Florida

August 31, 2023 |
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Diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery support new legislative measures, including required ultrasound guidance, to protect patients seeking Brazilian butt lift from dangerous complications Chicago, IL, August 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) praised a new Florida law mandating ultrasound guidance and… Read More »

Juvéderm Skinvive, the First Microdroplet Injectable, Receives FDA Approval

July 24, 2023 |
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Allergan Aesthetics announced in May that the FDA approved a new dermal filler in the Juvéderm® family of fillers: Skinvive™. While every new injectable promises to achieve somewhat different results, Skinvive is noteworthy because it is injected with a novel microdroplet approach and is indicated to improve skin smoothness, rather… Read More »

Ideal Implant Ends Operations: What Patients Need to Know

June 9, 2023 |
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IDEAL IMPLANT ended operations on May 30, 2023, citing financial reasons. The company’s proprietary “structured saline” breast implants, used in breast augmentation surgery, will no longer be manufactured, and warranties on these implants will no longer be honored by the manufacturer. Below are some of the implications of this change…. Read More »

Sculptra Receives FDA Approval for Cheek Wrinkles

May 19, 2023 |
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Sculptra® Aesthetic, the first poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) dermal filler used to restore natural-looking facial volume, has recently been granted FDA approval to treat fine lines and wrinkles throughout the cheek area.  What is Sculptra?  Sculptra is a biocompatible injectable made up of tiny particles of a synthetic polymer called poly-L-lactic… Read More »

What happened to QWO, the cellulite injectable?

April 7, 2023 |
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Qwo®, composed of collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes, made history in 2021 as the first injectable with FDA approval to treat cellulite. The product employed a powerful enzyme to break down the collagen bands that cause the appearance of unwanted dimpling in the buttocks. However, after less than 2 years on the… Read More »

How to Fund Your Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

November 10, 2022 |
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Cosmetic medicine is rapidly growing—and the demand for highly-trained cosmetic surgeons is also on the rise. For surgeons who have developed a desire to shift their focus to aesthetics and cosmetic medicine, the next logical step is board certification. But before that, most interested surgeons will need to complete cosmetic… Read More »