Although overseas physicians seem to have an advantage over their U.S. counterparts when it comes to the variety of fillers available given the arduous FDA process, many have become wary of new products and have downsized the list of fillers they offer to stay on the safe side.

A variety of compounds that could put an entirely new generation of scar prevention and revision tools in surgeons' hands are currently under investigation by scientists in England.

With the U.S. dollar continuing its decline against the Euro and British pound, the United States has become a big bargain for European travelers, particularly for higher-priced items — and that includes cosmetic surgery.

While the U.S. sets the pace in developing laser and light-based therapies, Europe leads the pack in virtually every other category, according to analysts.

By any measure, cosmetic surgery in the eastern Pacific Rim is growing and shows little sign of peaking. According to the International Association of æsthetic Plastic Surgery, of the top 15 countries with the most æsthetic procedures performed, four are located in the eastern Pacific Rim: Japan, South Korea, Australia and Taiwan.

For the U.S. cosmetic surgeon, keeping up with international advancements in æsthetic breast surgery options can be challenging. Here's a look at what's new, what's different, and what's in the wings.

Although ATX-101 is under investigation to reduce localized fat, it is still a giant leap away from being labeled safe and effective for public use.

There's no question that many South American countries have played an influential role in the development and evolution of body contouring techniques.

Newport Beach, Calif. — HIPAA Academy has announced the release of a managed compliance services program (MCSP) designed for small healthcare practices, reports PRNewswire.