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Patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists lose an average of 7 percent of their facial volume for every 22 pounds lost, mostly from fat pads in the midface—yet clinical trials rarely report facial fat loss as an adverse effect, leaving providers unlikely to counsel patients pretreatment about undesirable facial appearance changes.

Swedish researchers found carcinogenic tattoo ink particles transported by immune system to lymph nodes may trigger abnormal immune activity and systemic inflammation over time.

In Utah, any licensed physician with some general surgical or plastic surgery training can perform cosmetic plastic surgery, regardless of board certification status.

A prospective intervention study found that 98.3% of acne patients showed an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency at baseline, with improvements in skin appearance reported after 16 weeks of supplementation.

Early aesthetic interventions in Gen Z patients carry both physical and psychological risks, necessitating careful consideration and patient education by healthcare providers.

Rapid weight loss from semaglutide use can lead to breast ptosis, mirroring effects seen after bariatric surgery. Healthcare providers should be prepared to counsel patients on this potential outcome and offer strategies for management.