Category: Client Objectives

Client Objectives

Remove Aging Breast Implants, Plastic Surgeon Tells Patients

A Michigan plastic surgeon says one way to eliminate multiple symptoms of poor health is to have aging breast implants removed.

Client Objectives

Botox Response Predicts Migraine Surgery Success

Preoperative Botox injections are a useful test for predicting how well patients with chronic migraine will respond to nerve decompression surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Client Objectives

Racial Disparities in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery Rates

African American patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are less likely to receive surgical treatment, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Aesthetics

Sofwave Receives FDA Clearance for Treating Upper Arm Skin Laxity

The FDA clearance of Sofwave to treat upper arm skin laxity comes as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports brachioplasty procedures grew 25% between 2019-2022.

Dermatology

Arizona Med Spa to Offer AviClear Acne Laser Treatment

Gilbert, Ariz.-based DrSkin Med Spa, which offers both noninvasive and minimally invasive medical aesthetic treatments, is now offering AviClear acne treatment.

Rejuvenation

FDA Warns Against Unapproved Fat-Dissolving Injections

The U.S. FDA is cautioning against unapproved fat-dissolving injections like Aqualyx and Lipodissolve, citing serious health risks including scarring and infections, while advising individuals to seek FDA-approved treatments like Kybella from healthcare professionals and report adverse reactions through the FDA's MedWatch program.