Surgical Techniques
Upper eyelid retraction following cosmetic blepharoplasty remains a challenging and often frustrating complication. When overcorrection of the levator palpebrae superioris leaves patients with widened palpebral fissures, dry eye, or that characteristic “surprised” appearance, surgical revision becomes a delicate balancing...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has once again named liposuction as the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure today, with about 325,000 liposuction procedures performed in 2022. Surgical Liposuction has been a body sculpting staple for decades, but advancements...
Rhinoplasty, the art of reshaping the nose, often relies on autologous grafts, primarily septal cartilage, to sculpt and refine the nasal tip. However, in select cases, the quality or quantity of available septal cartilage may be insufficient to achieve...
Most plastic surgeons will go their entire career without encountering a single case of postsurgical pyoderma gangrenosum (PSPG). But that’s part of the problem.
Despite being rare, PSPG is a high-stakes pitfall with significant aesthetic, functional, and medicolegal consequences. When...
Macromastia, characterized by excessively large breasts, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. While reduction mammaplasty offers a surgical solution, insurance companies often categorize it as cosmetic, hindering coverage. However, a recent study published in the Aesthetic Surgery...
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Breast augmentation hasn’t gone anywhere, but the cultural and clinical expectations around it have changed. The demand for subtlety is now driving more consultations than cup size. Patients are asking for results that “don’t look like surgery,” and small-volume...
In a recent study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, researchers investigated the effect of compression garments on lung function after abdominoplasty. Traditionally, compression garments have been used to aid healing and reduce swelling after surgery. However, there has...
Implant-based techniques in breast reconstruction (IBBR) have surged in popularity, often eclipsing traditional autologous methods. The allure of IBBR lies in its relative simplicity and quicker recovery—a win-win for both surgeons and patients. However, the choice of surgical approach...
The largest multi-year dataset on liposuction complications just dropped, and it’s raising serious questions about modality choice and patient selection. Drawing from over 69,000 patients in the CosmetAssure database, this new analysis clarifies the comparative risk profiles of conventional,...