While many of these viral beauty trends rack up millions of views and enthusiastic testimonials, it can be difficult to separate what's actually backed by science and what's simply clever marketing and deceptive visual effects.
If you are thinking about getting a little pre-Christmas glow-up to put your best face forward this holiday season, now is the time to start planning.
A mommy makeover is a customized combination of surgical procedures designed to help restore your body after the physical changes following pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
"If your scars are still visible once they've reached their full maturity, there's also camouflage techniques that can come in handy. Spray tans are great. The other thing that some patients try is medical-grade tattooing to help blend out those areas and really limit the appearance of their scars."
Five promising startups have been selected to represent the ASPS Plastic Surgery specialty track in the 2026 MedTech Innovator (MTI) program, which highlights emerging companies with the potential to improve patient outcomes.
