May’s top 5 stories in aesthetics

With May came and went the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery annual meeting in Montreal, including loads of video coverage and highlights of the latest advances from top aesthetic journals.

Here’s a sample of our most popular stories on radiofrequency microneedling, fat grafting and more for the month.

Katherine Gale

Radiofrequency microneedling offers minimally invasive method for skin-tightening

MONTREAL - Radiofrequency microneedling offers facial rejuvenation for fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring correction and is an excellent choice for patients who do not want more invasive procedures, like a facelift, according to a presenter at The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, here. Read more

No increased oncologic risk associated with fat grafting in women with a history of breast cancer

In women previously treated for breast cancer, researchers found no increased oncologic risk for local, regional or distant recurrences associated with fat grafting. Read more

Survey data show majority of surgeons use acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction

Through the use of an Internet-based survey, researchers determined the majority of surgeons surveyed use acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction, even in radiated patients. Read more

Abdominoplasty combines safely with abdominal liposuction when perforator vessel is spared

The combination of abdominal liposuction with abdominoplasty showed no increase in complications when a perforator vessel was spared, according to researchers. Read more

Laser lipolysis with dual-wave length diode laser corrects skin laxity

Laser lipolysis using a dual-wavelength diode laser with a cumulative energy of 5 kJ/100 cm² skin area resulted in progressive skin tightening over time in the facial, submental, breast, arm and waist regions without general anesthesia or hospitalization. Read more