While it may sound like science fiction, the FDA-approved eye lifting drop is real: UPNEEQ® is a prescription eye drop that temporarily improves droopy eyelids, or ptosis, with a single daily dose. While you won’t get the more dramatic results you can expect from eyelid lift surgery, patients see an… Read More »
Areas of unwanted, diet- and exercise-resistant fat are a common concern for many cosmetic surgery patients. Whether it comes in the form of a persistent stomach “pooch” after pregnancy, areas of fat around the thighs that won’t budge, or bulges along the flanks and back, localized fat can be difficult… Read More »
Overview What is laser skin resurfacing? 1. When should I have laser skin resurfacing? 2. Treatments may hurt—or they may not 3. Having darker skin does not necessarily preclude you from laser resurfacing 4. It makes a difference who performs your laser skin resurfacing treatments 5. Certain medications or conditions… Read More »
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 »
With quick, comfortable treatment, zero downtime, and no scars, non-surgical skin tightening has become a popular way for patients to enhance their appearance and self-confidence without taking time for surgery and recovery. Radiofrequency, the technology used by Thermi, Exilis, Profound RF, Thermage, etc., has been used for non-surgical skin tightening… 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 »