Practice Management
The Aesthetic Society is sounding the alarm on a critical patient safety issue: unregulated aesthetic procedures in office-based settings. This comes on the heels of a concerning report in the Los Angeles Times highlighting the dangers of unqualified practitioners...
For many aesthetics patients, their dream procedure comes with a financial hurdle – navigating the murky waters of insurance coverage. As an aesthetic surgeon, you are likely to encounter patients with questions about insurance. While the majority of cosmetic...
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...
A report in Medscape, based on a survey of over 7,000 physicians, indicates a 13% decrease in compensation for plastic surgeons, the highest drop among the 29 specialties studied. This could have a ripple effect on the field in...
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...
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...
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...
Patients are increasingly researching procedures online before ever stepping foot in your office. How can you translate that initial online curiosity into a trusting patient relationship? Here are a few tips to elevate your consultations in the digital age:
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