When it comes to plastic surgery for children, earlier is better
An expert discusses the future of pediatric cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in an interview-style article from an American hospital.
Few adverse events found in noninvasive, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
A tiny fraction of adverse events occurred after dermatologists performed more than 20,000 noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Fat preservation better for lower eyelid blepharoplasty
Fat preservation and grafting techniques have gained popularity in lower eyelid blepharoplasty, according to a surgical pearls piece published online June 26 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
Elderly face no added risk from cosmetic surgery, study finds
Senior citizens are at no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons. The doctors analyzed data from more than 129,000 patients during a five-year period and found no significant difference in the rate of complications for individuals older or younger than 65.
Dextran filler offers favorable results for nasolabial fold augmentation
In a 24-week, evaluator-blinded clinical study, researchers found that dextran-derived injectable filler provided favorable results in the augmentation of the nasolabial folds.