This Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 14-20, 2021), the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery wants to share our dedication to the safe practice of cosmetic surgery. As a standard-bearer for cosmetic surgery patient safety, not only do we certify fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeons, but we also strive to inform the public,… Read More »
News has been circulating that a few of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial participants experienced swelling in areas where they have dermal fillers. While this may sound alarming, did you know temporary swelling in dermal filler treatment areas is a fairly normal reaction after receiving a vaccine or contracting an infection?… Read More »
Lasers have been evolving as an aesthetic technology for many years, and they are now one of the prime ways to smooth blemishes and blotchy texture, diminish the appearance of scars, and firm and tighten the skin. But people of color should exercise caution when seeking laser skin treatments because… Read More »
For surgeons looking to pursue cosmetic surgery, experience in this speciality can be long-awaited and hard to come by during residency training in a hospital setting. There is, however, a focused way to train in cosmetic surgery: the rigorous AACS-certified post-residency fellowship training in cosmetic medicine. This program not only… Read More »
When cosmetic surgery comes up as a topic of conversation, people are bound to react in a myriad of ways. Some might say, “I love my cosmetic surgeon—here’s their business card,” while others may dismiss cosmetics altogether, arguing that people should just accept themselves as they are. Thankfully, more and… Read More »
Body contouring is a broad term that includes many technologies and surgical techniques. If you’re considering reshaping your contours, it’s likely you’ve also come across some specialized terms that cosmetic surgeons use to discuss body contouring procedures. We’ve created this glossary to help you decode the words and phrases you’ll… Read More »
It’s been years since a new cellulite treatment has been FDA-approved, and of the existing treatments, all can promise only temporary results. This is why everyone is talking about QWO (a.k.a. collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes), a new treatment that recently received FDA approval to treat cellulite in the buttocks of women…. Read More »
The healthcare industry has undergone some swift changes over the last few months. In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, alleviate the burden of underprepared hospitals, and protect communities, physicians have adapted their protocols with patient safety in mind—and the availability, accessibility, and popularity of telehealth have increased… Read More »
The 2010s were an impressive decade for cosmetic medicine, with advances in both surgical and non-surgical arenas. Without further ado, here are our picks for the most important advances in the past ten years—plus our forecast for what will be trending in the 20s. #6 Hybrid fractional laser technology Getting… Read More »
Making the choice to enhance your physical appearance with cosmetic surgery can be exciting but also intimidating—it’s not uncommon for plastic surgery fears to surface as “what ifs” start swirling in your mind. Taking time to research safe cosmetic surgery options and talking to a board certified cosmetic surgeon can… Read More »