Aesthetics

This week in aesthetics, we talked the modern mommy makeover, surgical lip rejuvenation, and more.

A recent study suggests calcium alpha-ketoglutarate could positively affect aging, with increases in lifespan, a reduction in frailty, and increase in healthspan.

From tummy tucks to breast augmentations, Dr. Michael Kluska says newer technologies provide options for traditional mommy makeover procedures.

From changing demographics to procedure combinations and approach, Dr. Katerina Gallus says today’s mommy makeover has gotten a makeover itself.

All of your leverage is with your number one asset—patients—who will grow your practice for free if you let them.

The cosmetic surgery industry is currently in the mature marketing phase, says practice consultant Catherine Maley, who compares the old growth funnel with the new and explains how to survive in today’s marketplace.

Procedural nuances and lessons learned can help cosmetic surgeons achieve optimal aesthetic results with the surgical lip lift.

The subnasal lip lift procedure is growing in demand but requires careful patient selection.

Parabens may not have a great reputation in consumer circles, but according to Dr. Zoe Draelos, they’re still the safest preservative for skincare products.

This week, consumer magazines highlight COVID-related hair loss, ice baths for anti-aging and more.

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., explains the role of preservatives in skincare products and the general safety and efficacy of products when it comes to protecting the skin against environmental factors.

This week in aesthetics, we talk pandemic protocol for facial injections, making your medical spa a profit center and more.

Many nutrients in food supplements may be effective for hair health, but deficiencies vary and may require individualized treatment.

A series of needle punctures down to the periosteum along glabellar line(s) allows clinicians to assess for the presence of the supratrochlear artery and/or its branches prior to filler injection.

Revance announces that it will begin introducing its prestige aesthetics portfolio with the RHA collection of dermal fillers this September.

Are you interested in growing your aesthetic medical practice? A medspa may be the solution (and you might already have one and just don’t realize it).

Safety guidelines from the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Medicine Focus Group describe protocols for protecting clinic staff and patients from COVID-19. Recommendations include procedures before, during and after a patient visit, as well as necessary forms.

While more evidence is required to really understand how diet impacts skin aging, some studies suggest a Mediterranean diet, changing cooking methods and decreasing sugar can positively impact skin aging.

The pandemic has ushered in new and unexpected injectable trends plus enhanced protocols for ensuring physician and patient safety.

According to Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, masks make injectable treatments more difficult but he has refined a safe and effective approach.

Dr. Anna Chacon discusses three common treatment options for improving the appearance of a full, sagging, or wrinkled neck.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery announces its decision to move its 2020 World Congress to a virtual meeting, October 17 to 25.

Researchers report on a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled, single-center study with the Canfield VISIA Complexion Analysis System to examine the effect platelet-rich fibrin matrix has on the skin.

This week, consumer magazines highlight the future of aesthetic technology, sun damage on different skin tones and more.

In case you missed it, this week we talked microbotox for pore size, BBL safety two years later and more.

New data suggest plastic surgeons are not only following 2017 Task Force guidelines for safer gluteal fat transfer, but the total incidence of PFE has dropped by nearly half.

We cover the latest skincare trends in the consumer world to help keep aesthetic physicians in the know. Featured skincare this week includes CBD and other plant-based ingredients, and supplements for less stress, better sleep, and healthier skin.

The pandemic has ushered in an unexpected rise in facial procedures, for the eyes and other areas of the face covered by a mask.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) has decided to move their 2020 world congress online, taking place Oct. 17-25. The world congress was initially supposed to be held in person in Panama.

The idea of eating for healthy skin means including key vitamins and minerals into the diet from natural food sources.