Welcome to the our Aesthetic Medicine news roundup, 27 August 2021.
News Roundup
Chinese regulators give cosmetic surgery loans a nip and tuck
Chinese regulators have barred cosmetic surgery loans from structured debt products, a warning shot for the country’s big — and controversial — plastic surgery industry.
AbbVie’s Allergan Aesthetics business in FTC crosshairs over $550M Soliton acquisition
The FTC has asked Allergan to submit additional information about its plan to buy devicemaker Soliton, according to documents Soliton filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 6. The so-called “second request” indicates the FTC is launching a deeper probe than its standard review of merger proposals, sparked by potential antitrust concerns.
Across China: Light cosmetic procedures a cut above for young people
Right after her college entrance exam, 18-year-old Deng Lin (pseudonym) underwent a “double eyelid” surgery, which creates an eyelid crease that makes them appear larger.
Brazilian Butt Lifts Surge, Despite Risks: The procedure has the highest mortality rate of any cosmetic surgery, but many women are undaunted.
The perfect body, in Diana Dayyani’s estimation, belongs to a cartoon character. Not just any animated character, not Wilma Flintstone or Betty Rubble, but a rabbit. Jessica Rabbit.
Covid Vaccine: Is it safe to get Botox and fillers if I have been vaccinated with Covid?
According to Dr. Sara Tonks, a leading cosmetics doctor, this is one of the hottest topics in cosmetology. Founder of Chelsea’s Lovely Clinic.
Increasing Demand for Autologous Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation to Substantially Surge Revenues
According to a new study of Fact.MR, the autologous fat grafting market reached ~US$ 320 Mn in 2018, and is estimated to record ~14% Y-o-Y in 2019.
Reducing pain and opioid consumption after body contouring of the breast by application of a perioperative nerve block: a systematic review
Pain in the postoperative body contouring patient has traditionally been managed with narcotic medication. In an effort to minimize side effects and prevent addiction, plastic surgeons are searching for novel ways to provide adequate analgesia, one of which is nerve blocks.
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