Practice Management
Second Victim Syndrome (SVS) is a growing concern within the healthcare industry, particularly among surgeons. This condition, characterized by the emotional and psychological distress experienced by healthcare providers following a medical error or adverse event, can have profound consequences...
Global demand for aesthetic procedures has reached historic highs, with 38 million procedures performed in 2024. Techniques have refined, patient financing is more frictionless, and marketing is getting more sophisticated. And yet the most underdeveloped skill in aesthetic surgery is ethical restraint.
This week, Surgical Aesthetics 411 explores the ethical, clinical, and professional frameworks that should guide...
Did you know? Almost half of aesthetic surgery patients in a recent study reported being influenced by social media to consider undergoing cosmetic procedures, while over half of respondents follow plastic surgeons on social media. Long gone are the days...
The doctor-patient relationship is the foundation of aesthetic surgery, built on trust, collaboration, and shared goals. But what happens when that trust erodes, communication breaks down, or patient demands become unrealistic? While you have a professional and ethical duty...
While most cosmetic surgeons are dedicated to ensuring safety, a recent article highlights the tragic consequences of unregulated cosmetic surgery in the U.S. In a recent case, a 28-year-old woman died following liposuction performed by a pediatrician in a South Los...
The GLP-1 receptor agonist market is booming. With projections reaching $471.1 billion by 2032, adding weight-loss drugs like semaglutide to your aesthetic surgery practice could be a lucrative move. But before diving in, there are legal pitfalls that could...
With the landscape of cosmetic and plastic surgery being called the “Wild West” in today’s headlines, it is clear the world of aesthetics is constantly evolving, and the legal landscape is no exception. While you’re busy wielding your artistic skill...
The aesthetic surgery industry is experiencing a quiet but seismic generational shift, and it’s coming faster than many anticipated. According to a new study released by the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS), Generation Z surgeons...
Informed consent is foundational to the patient-surgeon relationship, both a legal safeguard and a core ethical duty. It’s also a repetitive, time-consuming task that too often competes with face time in clinic or precision in the OR. With the...
Aesthetic surgery is booming. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 1.5 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in the US alone in 2022. With deadly botched surgeries and unlicensed practitioners offering “vampire facials” plaguing the...