The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery will be led by Arkansas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Swetnam Munster, IN, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/—The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announced that Jeffrey A. Swetnam, MD, FACS, FAACS will become the organization’s President beginning in 2024. Dr. Swetnam takes over from Immediate Past President Mohammad Banki, MD, DMD, FACS.  “It has been the honor of a lifetime to further the mission of the ABCS and serve the specialty of cosmetic surgery alongside my Board colleagues,” said Dr. Banki. “I am proud to pass the baton to Dr. Swetnam and ..read more

Brazilian butt lift surgery (BBL) has usurped traditional options like butt implants in popularity for its natural-looking and customizable results. It involves transferring fat from areas like the abdomen or lower back to the buttocks to create a smaller waist and rounder derrière — a.k.a. an hourglass shape. The ability to address both the waist and the buttocks makes the BBL one of the most transformative procedures available in cosmetic surgery. And in the hands of a qualified cosmetic surgeon, a BBL can certainly be performed safely. Still, Brazilian butt lift surgery is a complex proced ..read more

Lasers are widely considered to be a tried and true staple at cosmetic surgeons’ offices and medspas, and research studies confirm their safety and efficacy for skin resurfacing. But with more people reporting burns and scars after cosmetic laser treatments, you are wise to do your homework if you are seeking laser or light therapy for either cosmetic skin rejuvenation or hair removal. Here are some steps you can take to protect your skin while receiving the benefits of laser treatment. Carefully screen your chosen laser technician The laser technician, aesthetician, or medical provider perfo ..read more

Galderma recently announced the newest dermal filler in the Restylane® family of fillers, Eyelight™, has received FDA approval to improve the appearance of depressed, sunken, or hollow areas under the eyes (infraorbital hollowing).  Here’s what you need to know about Restylane Eyelight.  What is Restylane Eyelight? Restylane Eyelight is the newest injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) filler to treat volume loss under the eyes for adults over 21. Hollow tear troughs often create the appearance of under eye bags and emphasize dark circles that cause a fatigued, aged look, and dermal filler ..read more

Gluteal fat grafting, also known as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), is a popular body contouring procedure, and when performed by underqualified or inexperienced aesthetic surgeons, carries a higher risk of complications compared to other surgical procedures. Inadvertent injection of harvested fat into the gluteal muscle can lead to a potentially life-threatening complication called pulmonary fat embolism (PFE)—when fat deposits enter the bloodstream and migrate to the heart, lungs, or brain. In a decisive move towards enhanced patient safety, Florida’s state government has passed a plastic surg ..read more

Diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery support new legislative measures, including required ultrasound guidance, to protect patients seeking Brazilian butt lift from dangerous complications Chicago, IL, August 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) praised a new Florida law mandating ultrasound guidance and other safety measures for all gluteal fat grafting surgeries performed in an office setting. Gluteal fat grafting is more commonly known as Brazilian butt lift, or BBL. “We commend Florida lawmakers for their measured response ..read more

Allergan Aesthetics announced in May that the FDA approved a new dermal filler in the Juvéderm® family of fillers: Skinvive™. While every new injectable promises to achieve somewhat different results, Skinvive is noteworthy because it is injected with a novel microdroplet approach and is indicated to improve skin smoothness, rather than to correct wrinkles or augment features.  The microdroplet technique As a “microdroplet” facial injectable, Skinvive is injected beneath the skin using numerous very small injection points, spaced about 0.5-1 cm apart, across the treatment area. The fille ..read more

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 acid (PLLA), carboxymethylcellulose (USP), non-pyrogenic mannitol (USP), lidocaine, and sterile water. This dermal filler was first approved by the FDA in 2004 and has a long track record of safety and efficacy when used to correct signs of fa ..read more

If you have recently had surgery, you may be wondering, “Are my incisions infected?” This is not always an easy question to answer at home, as some postoperative swelling, discomfort, redness, and discharge are normal occurrences after surgery. Still, these same symptoms can also be a sign of infection, so it is important to be aware of possible complications and to recognize when your body is telling you something is not right. In this post, learn the signs and symptoms of a potential infection, the associated risks and treatment, and the steps cosmetic surgeons certified by the American Boa ..read more

IDEAL IMPLANT ended operations on May 30, 2023, citing financial reasons. The company’s proprietary “structured saline” breast implants, used in breast augmentation surgery, will no longer be manufactured, and warranties on these implants will no longer be honored by the manufacturer. Below are some of the implications of this change. What is an IDEAL implant? Launched in 2006, Ideal implants were a proprietary type of saline implant unlike others on the market. The structured implants contained several nested silicone shells, or baffle shells, and chambers, or lumens, to help support the imp ..read more