Most popular aesthetics stories so far this year

It is hard for us to believe but Healio.com/Aesthetics launched only 7 months ago, during the bustling American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

In addition to writing about the latest industry news and research, we’ve gained bloggers with various backgrounds providing insight on topics such as hand trauma and breast augmentation.

Below are the most popular stories, chosen by our loyal readers.

Fredric S. Brandt

Venous thromboembolism unlikely to occur during plastic surgery

Patients undergoing plastic surgery were unlikely to develop venous thromboembolisms intraoperatively, exhibiting a different pathophysiology from that of orthopedic patients undergoing joint replacement, according to recently published study findings. Read more

Liposuction significantly increases quality of life in lipedema patients

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — After treatment with liposuction, patients with lipedema showed a significant reduction of subcutaneous fatty tissue, which improved body proportions and overall shape, according to a study presented at the 23rd Annual World Congress of Dermatology. Read more

FDA advisory committee recommends Radiesse for hand augmentation

The General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the FDA’s Medical Devices Advisory Committee has voted in favor of recommending expanding the indication of Merz’s Radiesse Dermal Filler to include hand augmentation for volume correction. Read more

World-renowned dermatologist Fredric S. Brandt, found dead in home

"It is such an enormous loss to us all personally and professionally. Always more than dapper in his dress. Always erudite and insightful in his comments. Always at the forefront of research and teaching. Always a serious contributor to all academic discussion. And always with the most developed aesthetic eye. He was above all a gentleman and a scholar. We will miss his originality and his creativity, but most of all his wonderful friendship," Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, FRC (OPHTH), told Healio.com/Aesthetics. Read more