In this study, 11 patients were injected with Volbella XC into the tear trough region and subsequently underwent undereye volumetric measurements over a 90-day period.
For this post hoc analysis, the authors extracted and analyzed data from the BLESS III study to determine whether there were variances in the effectiveness and safety of letibotulinumtoxinA for treating vertical glabellar lines between the broader female study population and a group of female participants aged 35 to 50.
Needle-free jet injector (NFJI) devices offer an alternative to traditional needle–syringe injection for administration of medications, vaccines, and other fluids.
Biostimulators and energy-based devices are increasingly used in combination to address visible signs of aging.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are widely used for Type 2 diabetes and weight management but may adversely affect skin quality, resulting in dermal thinning, decreased elasticity, and accelerated aging—a phenomenon referred to as “GLP-1 Face.”
The recent Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium was a tremendous success – and a great example of how The Society is evolving to meet the needs of our members and the demands of a fast-changing industry.
In this month’s update, Dr. Tracy Pfeifer highlights the importance of fellowships and residents, how AlliedPro can help evolve staff's education, The Aesthetic Cruise 2026 is almost sold out, and the upcoming Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium!
The dues support the 30+ ongoing studies that have been funded by The Foundation including studies such as “Cytotoxicity of Implant-Exposed Serum on Breast Cancer”, “Impact of Xeomin, Dysport, and Botox on Nerve Injuries”, “Effect of Intramuscular Fat Grafting on New Muscle Formation”, “Does TXA reduce Bruising After Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection: A Prospective half face study”, “Increasing SMAS Durability via Photochemical Passivation for Facelifts”, and “Histologic Effects of Energy-Based Skin Tightening Treatments”.
Do you have an idea for a study but don’t where to start or how to finance it? The Aesthetic Foundation has awarded over $3 Million dollars to aesthetic surgery research since it was founded in 1993.
Dr. Tracy Pfeifer highlights key developments for The Aesthetic Society, including the new impact factor for Aesthetic Surgery Journal, evolving needs across generations of surgeons, plans for The Aesthetic MEET 2026, upcoming participation at ISAPS in Singapore, and an important cybersecurity alert for members.