Florida Passes Plastic Surgery Law Mandating Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Help Ensure Safety of Gluteal Fat Grafts

August 4, 2023

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 potentially life-threatening complication called pulmonary […]

Juvéderm Skinvive, the First Microdroplet Injectable, Receives FDA Approval

July 24, 2023

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 than to correct wrinkles or […]

Are my surgical incisions infected?

June 13, 2023

If you have recently had surgery, you may be wondering, “Are my incisions infected?” This is not always an easy question to answer at home, as some postoperative swelling, discomfort, redness, and discharge are normal occurrences after surgery. Still, these same symptoms can also be a sign of infection, so it is important to be […]

Ideal Implant Ends Operations: What Patients Need to Know

June 9, 2023

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. What is an IDEAL implant? […]

Sculptra Receives FDA Approval for Cheek Wrinkles

May 19, 2023

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 acid (PLLA), carboxymethylcellulose (USP), non-pyrogenic […]

What happened to QWO, the cellulite injectable?

April 7, 2023

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 market, Qwo will no longer […]

Do I Have a Seroma? Here’s How You Can Tell

March 28, 2023

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 postoperative complications.  Note, we provide […]

DAXXIFY is Coming—Here’s What You Need to Know About the Newest BOTOX Alternative

December 19, 2022

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®, and Xeomin®), BOTOX’s reputation for […]

How to Fund Your Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

November 10, 2022

Cosmetic medicine is rapidly growing—and the demand for highly-trained cosmetic surgeons is also on the rise. For surgeons who have developed a desire to shift their focus to aesthetics and cosmetic medicine, the next logical step is board certification. But before that, most interested surgeons will need to complete cosmetic surgery fellowship training certified by […]