Psychology & Psychiatry
Selfies give distorted facial view
Selfies can negatively affect perceived facial appearance, according to a study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Apr 7, 2022
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Oncology & Cancer
Preop body image tied to breast reconstruction complications
(HealthDay)—Patients with lower preoperative body image satisfaction may have an increased risk for some postoperative complications after breast cancer reconstruction surgery, according to a study published in the March ...
Mar 17, 2022
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Health
YouTube video quality for aesthetic injectables lower than quality of websites
The quality of YouTube videos related to aesthetic injectables is lower than that of websites, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Mar 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fat injections could treat common cause of foot pain
A novel technique that transplants a patient's own fat into the sole of their foot could offer relief to those suffering from a common and painful condition called plantar fasciitis, according to University of Pittsburgh ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Pediatrics
Socioeconomic factors affect cleft lip and cleft palate risks
Certain factors reflecting lower socioeconomic status (SES) are linked to increased risks of cleft lip and/or cleft palate, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical ...
Dec 27, 2021
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Surgery
Checking out plastic surgeons on Instagram? Your perception may be biased
Social media sites—especially Instagram—have revolutionized the way plastic surgeons market their practice. These platforms allow surgeons to post testimonials, educational videos, and before-and-after photos. This information ...
May 27, 2021
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Health
Establishing guidelines for surgery after skin cancer
Some of the brightest minds in dermatology and surgery are in agreement on the first clinical practice guidelines for reconstructive procedures following skin cancer resection.
May 25, 2021
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Surgery
Injectable dermal fillers don't just fill—they also lift, new study suggests
Injectable dermal fillers provide a minimally invasive approach to reduce facial lines and wrinkles while restoring volume and fullness in the face. More than 2.7 million dermal filler procedures were performed in 2019, according ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Health
The evolving role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in plastic surgery
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, which involves injecting a small amount of a patient's own blood to release various growth factors from platelets, continues to increase in popularity. The American Society of Plastic ...
Dec 28, 2020
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Neuroscience
Using "pain sketches" to optimize migraine surgery outcomes
"Can you draw me a picture of your headache?" may sound like an unusual question—but drawings of headache pain provide plastic surgeons with valuable information on which patients are more or less likely to benefit from ...
Sep 24, 2020
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