Body contouring · Hemostatic net sutures
Back External Quilting Suture in Massive Weight Loss Patients: A New Technique to Enhance Body Contouring
Series of 8 massive weight-loss patients underwent liposuction followed by transcutaneous hemostatic-net quilting sutures to improve lumbar contouring. Authors report no complications, suture removal at 48 hours, and progressive fading of skin marks by 6–12 months.
Breast reconstruction · Fat processing
Clinical Outcomes Following Autologous Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction: Interim RCT Comparing Lipoaspirate Processing
Prospective RCT (n=30) compared active wash/filtration, low-pressure decantation, and active wash with surfactant processing. Three-month 3D-scan volume retention ranged ~55–63% with no statistically significant between-group differences.
Microsurgery · Perforator flap evolution
The evolution of perforator flaps and the future
Narrative review synthesizing how perforator flap concepts enable tissue-specific reconstruction with less donor morbidity. Highlights likely next steps including imaging-guided planning and supermicrosurgical applications.
Traumatic defects · OFM + NPWT
OFM + Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Wounds (COVER Trial)
Phase 4 comparative study is evaluating whether adding an ovine forestomach matrix (Myriad) to NPWT accelerates soft-tissue coverage over exposed bone/tendon versus NPWT alone in large full-thickness extremity wounds.
NPWT device · Silver dressing system
ConvaVAC Ag+ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System trial
Clinical study evaluating safety/effectiveness of a silver-integrated NPWT system on chronic wounds, using early wound-area reduction (e.g., % area reduction at day 14) as a key endpoint.
Policy · Site-of-care shift
CMS 2026 wound care payment changes and skin substitute reimbursement reset
Explains how CMS CY2026 Physician Fee Schedule changes for cellular/tissue-based products may shift advanced wound care toward hospital outpatient departments, with implications for product selection and documentation.
Coverage · Evidence thresholds
Medicare tightens coverage for skin substitutes in 2026
Summarizes Medicare LCD changes effective 2026 that limit reimbursement to products with peer-reviewed evidence for DFUs/VLUs and impose application/episode caps—important for practice economics and prior authorization workflows.
Breast reconstruction · ADM risk profile
Aesthetic outcomes and surgical complications of acellular dermal matrix in immediate direct-to-implant breast reconstruction (meta-analysis)
Meta-analysis found aesthetic outcomes largely comparable, but ADM use in immediate DTI reconstruction may increase infection, implant loss, and possibly seroma—reinforcing careful patient selection and mitigation strategies.
Breast conserving surgery · ADM device trial
SureDerm acellular dermal matrix in breast-conserving surgery (randomized study)
Randomized study testing whether SureDerm ADM improves Breast-Q cosmetic satisfaction and safety compared with standard lumpectomy without ADM, with follow-up through 12 months.
Practice economics · CTP reimbursement
CMS 2026 reset for cellular and tissue-based products used as skin substitutes
Details how product payment methodology changes can alter which CTPs are financially viable in the office setting, influencing formulary decisions for skin substitute use.
Aesthetic medicine · Exosomes
Clinical Advances in Exosome-Based Therapies for Aesthetic Medicine: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Systematic review/meta-analysis (39 studies) reports pooled improvements in wrinkles (~20%) plus gains in pigmentation/elasticity/texture; hair density and thickness improved ~24% and 18%. Authors emphasize protocol heterogeneity and variable study quality.
Editorial · AI + medicine
Speed and Other Challenges: Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, and Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Editorial discussing how rapid AI adoption pressures journals and clinicians, highlighting needs for transparency, validation, and responsible integration in aesthetic practice.
Consumer-facing overview · Exosomes vs PRP
Exosomes vs. PRP: The 2026 Regenerative Aesthetics Winner
Popular press overview contrasting exosome therapy vs PRP for skin rejuvenation; useful for tracking patient demand/marketing narratives rather than clinical evidence.
Device ecosystem · ASJ 2026 issues
ASJ 2026 supplement issues listing (exosomes focus)
Issue hub indicating an ASJ supplement centered on exosomes and regenerative aesthetics, useful for quickly finding device/biologic-related content in the current volume.
Breast reconstruction · AFG volume retention
Autologous fat grafting RCT interim analysis of processing techniques
In breast reconstruction AFG, three common processing approaches produced similar 3-month volume retention on 3D imaging; the result supports choosing technique based on workflow, cost, and sterility considerations.
Robotics · Microsurgery platform
Robotic Horizons in Plastic Surgery: A Look Toward the Future
Review summarizes reported robotic applications (flap harvest, microsurgery, lymphatic procedures) and notes comparative data suggesting reduced vessel-edge trauma with certain robotic anastomosis platforms.
Robotic microsurgery · Perspective
Why robotic microsurgery?
Perspective outlining where robotic microsurgery may add value beyond patency/survival endpoints—ergonomics, tremor reduction, and supermicrosurgery scalability.