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 »
A seroma is a buildup of fluid called serum that collects beneath the skin after surgery. Typically located near the incision site or where tissue was removed, seromas can often be easily managed by your cosmetic surgeon or may resolve on their own; it is one of the most common… Read More »
Weight loss and pregnancy often leave behind stubborn pockets of fat and sagging skin that no amount of diet and exercise can fully address. After achieving a healthy, stable weight you are happy with, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is an excellent body contouring option for both men and women… Read More »
Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a procedure that requires refined judgment on the part of your board certified cosmetic surgeon. To learn more about current techniques and trends, we sat down with some of our Diplomates to get their take on this nuanced procedure for turning back the clock in the… Read More »
Numerous cosmetic surgeons use Renuvion as a skin tightening device, either alone or in conjunction with liposuction, throughout the face and body. The Renuvion wand is inserted beneath the skin, where it promotes skin contraction and collagen production using a combination of radio frequency (RF) and helium plasma technologies. This,… Read More »
If you are hoping to have slightly larger breasts or address a deflated appearance after pregnancy, you may be looking into your breast augmentation options. While breast implants are the gold standard for improved breast shape and size, they are not the only way to increase breast volume: a small… Read More »
Two new cosmetic injectables—Restylane Contour® and Revance’s Botox-like neuromodulator, DaxibotulinumtoxinA® (DAXXIFY™)—are set to make waves in the aesthetics community this year. With the demand for dermal fillers and neurotoxins continuing to rise, these products may play a role in advancing the efficacy of cosmetic injections. From how they work and… Read More »
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 »