December 2017 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for December 2017. This roundup includes the...
Laser Improves QOL for Breast Telangiectasia Due to Radiation
Significant improvements seen in emotional and functional Skindex-16 HR-QOL domains, overall score
Swelling, Infection Most Common Side Effects of Injectable Fillers
More serious adverse events include vascular compromise resulting in necrosis, blindness
Microneedling Plus TCA Peel Performs Well in Acne Scarring
Combo of microneedling + trichloroacetic acid more effective than microneedling +/- platelet-rich plasma
Drug Combo Proves Effective for Pattern Hair Loss in Women
Once-daily minoxidil, spironolactone combo appears safe and effective
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Q-Switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm Laser Can Improve Track Marks
Case report describes improvement in bluish-gray pigmentation in patient with history of heroin use
Amount of Opioids Prescribed After Hospital Discharge Varies
45.6 percent of patients using no opioids 24 hours predischarge were prescribed opioids at discharge
Deceleration in Health Care Spending Growth in 2016
Enrollment trends drove slowdown in Medicaid and private health insurance spending growth in 2016
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection May Be Effective for Alopecia
Findings based on improved hair growth in a rat study
