Medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound™) belong to a class called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Originally FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, several now carry indications for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction. Explosive demand, and the resulting shortage of the drugs, led the FDA to… Read More »
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery will be led by Arkansas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Swetnam Munster, IN, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/—The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announced that Jeffrey A. Swetnam, MD, FACS, FAACS will become the organization’s President beginning in 2024. Dr. Swetnam takes over from Immediate… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Gluteal fat grafting, also known as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), is a popular body contouring procedure, and when performed by underqualified or inexperienced aesthetic surgeons, carries a higher risk of complications compared to other surgical procedures. Inadvertent injection of harvested fat into the gluteal muscle can lead to a… Read More »
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 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® 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 »
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 »
Since hitting the market over 20 years ago, BOTOX® Cosmetic has become a household name, having proven itself through millions of treatments to be a safe and effective injectable neurotoxin for softening facial lines and wrinkles. Despite other BOTOX alternatives making their way to market at intervals (namely, Dysport®, Jeuveau®,… Read More »