I recently returned from The Aesthetic Meet, the annual meeting of the Aesthetic Society. This is one of the largest annual meetings in plastic surgery, and it took place in Boston this year. It was great to reconnect with old friends, meet some new ones, and see what everyone is talking about in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. Here are some of my takeaways:
Facelifts are hot right now. Driven by the recent trend of celebrities openly admitting they had facelifts (Kris Jenner, Denise Richards, and now even Rosie O’Donnell), plastic surgeons are seeing more and more patients requesting facelifts. They are truly in vogue right now, with three competing versions: The SMAS Facelift, the Deep Plane Facelift, and the Ponytail Lift. I discuss the differences between these on my latest podcast.
Alloclae is being injected into butts around the country. Alloclae is processed cadaver fat that can be injected to plump up various parts of the body, most commonly the buttocks as an alternative to BBL surgery. Although it’s quite expensive, plastic surgeons are using Alloclae injections in patients who are too skinny to have enough fat to harvest.
Preservé breast enhancement is gaining steam. This is a minimally invasive technique of breast augmentation that uses a specialized balloon to bluntly dissect a pocket for placement of breast implants. During this operation, Motiva silicone breast implants are placed over the muscle. Although not for everyone (it only works in patients who want smaller implants), plastic surgeons are becoming enamored with this technique. I am offering it to my patients, as well!
New toxins and fillers are on the horizon. There are a lot of injectables currently in the FDA approval pipeline which we might see in the near future. These include a quick acting but short lasting botulinum toxin for people who want to dip their toe in the water and a new injectable filler from Obagi! Yes, the skin care company is getting into the filler space.
It’s an exciting time to be a cosmetic plastic surgeon! If you want to learn more about these subjects and other current trends, please listen to my latest podcast: Today’s Plastic Surgery Trends: Deep Plane Facelifts, Preservé Breast Augmentation, Preservation Rhinoplasty, Cadaver Fat, and More!
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