August’s top 5 stories in aesthetics

Last month, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published a groundbreaking paper on “mommy makeovers” clarifying the importance of the postpartum patient.

In addition, patients demonstrated a high level of satisfaction and an improvement in quality-of-life after a facelift using the superficial musculoaponeurotic system technique, according to researchers.

ASPS: ‘Mommy makeovers’ reflect increase in pregnancies at later ages

The procedure for postpartum women combines abdominoplasty with mastopexy to improve the areas affected by pregnancy, according to a recent study. Read more

Poor correlation between cosmetic surgery exam questions and procedural nationwide data

There was a poor correlation between content on the Plastic Surgery In-Service Training Exam and procedural volume data, and researchers hope these findings will optimize clinical and didactic experiences for training in cosmetic surgery. Read more

SMAS facelift yields high patient satisfaction, younger appearance

Patients who underwent a facelift using the superficial musculoaponeurotic system technique reported high satisfaction and an improvement in their quality of life, according to researchers evaluating responses with the FACE-Q instrument. Read more

New York facial plastic surgeon releases rhinoplasty video

Board-certified plastic surgeon Norman J. Pastorek, MD, PC, FACS, has released a full-length rhinoplasty surgery video for patients and surgeons to view his rhinoplasty technique. Read more

Researchers warn of rare risk for delayed nodules after Juvéderm Voluma injections

Although uncommon, researchers recommend physicians be aware of the risk for delayed nodules in patients after 3-D facial injections with Juvéderm Voluma and have a management protocol in place, according to recent study results. Read more