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 »
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… Read More »
Weight loss and pregnancy often leave behind stubborn pockets of fat and sagging skin that no amount of diet and exercise can fully address. After achieving a healthy, stable weight you are happy with, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is an excellent body contouring option for both men and women… 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 »
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… Read More »
It’s not every day that a new dermal filler receives FDA approval, and the new Juvéderm VOLUX™ XC is especially unique: it is the first hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler specifically formulated and approved for use in the jawline and chin. What we know about Juvéderm Volux The new jawline filler… Read More »
Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a procedure that requires refined judgment on the part of your board certified cosmetic surgeon. To learn more about current techniques and trends, we sat down with some of our Diplomates to get their take on this nuanced procedure for turning back the clock in the… Read More »
If you are considering undergoing revision cosmetic surgery, it is key to understand what can be different in a revision procedure. From choosing a surgeon to timing your procedure, we are discussing the differences you should know in order to show up to your revision cosmetic surgery consultation well-informed. What… Read More »
Numerous cosmetic surgeons use Renuvion as a skin tightening device, either alone or in conjunction with liposuction, throughout the face and body. The Renuvion wand is inserted beneath the skin, where it promotes skin contraction and collagen production using a combination of radio frequency (RF) and helium plasma technologies. This,… Read More »