Today’s facelift procedures offer a range of specialized techniques to address varying aesthetic goals and degrees of aging. These refined approaches have led to a growing list of trending terms you may see popularized online, such as “cat-eye facelift,” “preservation facelift,” and “liquid facelift,” to name a few. While the… Read More »
Facial cosmetic surgery covers a broad spectrum of specialized procedures for the face and neck. When considering a surgical procedure, understanding the terms and techniques is essential when discussing your goals and options with a cosmetic surgeon. We’ve created this glossary to help you get familiar with some common facial… Read More »
A new Botox®-type injectable called Letybo is making headlines as a promising alternative to Botox. Many are touting its potential to reduce the cost of neuromodulator treatments, which must be repeated every 3-4 months, and citing its long-time popularity in Korea, where it is considered a less expensive Botox alternative. … Read More »
The world of cosmetic surgery has been changing rapidly in recent years, with social media providing a platform for procedures to go viral, the addition of GLP-1s to the cosmetic arsenal, and (most recently) increasing understanding of how natural treatments may address common cosmetic concerns. With 2024 behind us, here… Read More »
The popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide has led an unprecedented number of patients to turn to cosmetic surgeons, seeking skin-tightening procedures to get rid of excess, stretched skin left behind after significant weight loss. If you are on a weight loss journey with these… Read More »
Wondering why a patient would require a secondary surgery after breast augmentation? Most breast augmentation patients undergo either a breast implant removal or breast implant revision/replacement surgery within their lifetime. Below, we share insight from several board certified cosmetic surgeons about when they may recommend breast implant revision to a… Read More »
The world of aesthetic treatments has exciting news: Xeomin®, a popular neuromodulator, has just received FDA approval for expanded use. The FDA recently approved Xeomin for the treatment of two major types of upper facial lines: forehead lines and crow’s feet (canthal lines). In addition to its existing approval for… Read More »
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that increases the breasts’ size and enhances their shape, usually with the placement of silicone gel- or saline-filled breast implants beneath the chest tissues. While this is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, it is also a serious surgical procedure that is not… Read More »
The goal of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) is to deliver superior cosmetic surgery outcomes while upholding the highest safety standards. To that end, the ABCS strongly recommends all diplomates adhere the autologous gluteal fat grafting (Brazilian butt lift, or BBL) safety guidelines established by the state of… Read More »
Brazilian butt lift surgery (BBL) has usurped traditional options like butt implants in popularity for its natural-looking and customizable results. It involves transferring fat from areas like the abdomen or lower back to the buttocks to create a smaller waist and rounder derrière — a.k.a. an hourglass shape. The ability… Read More »