Tag: Cosmetic Surgery
Gender Differences Exist for Surgical Practice, Billing, Coding
Total number of cases and total number of major cases performed differ by sex of surgeon
Many Women Lack Information on Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Survey shows women may not be fully knowledgeable of reconstruction options, as well as financial, emotional impact
Early Postoperative Microneedling May Improve Surgical Scars
Small study with 25 patients suggests benefit for the use of microneedling on acute postsurgical scars
FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer
Daxxify lasts longer than Botox, with about 80 percent of users seeing no or mild facial lines at four months after injection
Disparities Examined in Perceptions of Breast Reconstruction Outcomes
Nearly 40 percent of women have perceptions of breast reconstruction that are better or worse than those of third-party observers
Reputation Most Important Factor in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
Women hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon placed highest value on surgeons' reputations
Cosmetic Outcome Comparable With 1-, 2-cm Suture Spacing
No significant difference seen in total mean Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale score assessed by patients, observers
Novel Device Delivers RF, HIFEM for Abdominal Contouring
Radiofrequency heating reduces adipose tissue and high-intensity focused electromagnetic treatment increases abdominal muscle thickness
Plastic Surgery Consultations for Complex Cases Add Financial Value to Hospitals
Study shows substantial increase in net revenues for complex surgeries with plastic surgeon consultants
Selfies Give Distorted Facial View
Selfies introduce measurable distortions in the size and perception of facial features
