One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media
Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
Platelet-Rich Plasma Safe, Effective for Skin Rejuvenation
Sustained improvement, patient satisfaction higher versus readymade growth factors
Web-Based Platform Better for Delivering Pre-Op Information
Children age 3 to 12 years better attain pre-op information from interactive web-based platform
Tripeptide/Hexapeptide System Effective After Laser Resurfacing
Satisfaction up with tripeptide/hexapeptide topical system post fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016
New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
Novel Laser Device Effective for Nasal Telangiectasia Treatment
Treatment effective in all patients, with most needing only one treatment session
Optimal Features for Surgically Enhanced Lips Determined
Lower lip should be ~1.6 times the height of the upper lip and retain Cupid's bow
Risk Adjustment, Reinsurance Transfer Offer Financial Benefit
Revenues exceeded claims costs after implementation of these programs