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Plastic surgeons develop Microbotulinum technique for safe and effective facial rejuvenation

Botulinum toxin - best known by the brand name Botox - is a popular treatment to reduce facial lines and wrinkles. Over the years, plastic surgeons have explored alternative approaches to maximize effectiveness while minimizing side effects of botulinum toxin injection, including smaller doses and more-diluted concentrations.

9 Nov 2020

ABCS-certified doctors don't measure up to meet criteria required for plastic surgeons

Cosmetic surgery is not just another way of saying plastic surgery. Doctors who advertise themselves as certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) don't measure up to meet the criteria required for board-certified plastic surgeons.

9 Nov 2020

CBD could reduce lung damage caused by COVID-19

One way CBD appears to reduce the "cytokine storm" that damages the lungs and kills many patients with COVID-19 is by enabling an increase in levels of a natural peptide called apelin, which is known to reduce inflammation and whose levels are dramatically reduced in the face of this storm.

19 Oct 2020

Study reveals why immobilization after injury helps in healing

By far, the most common injuries seen in emergency rooms in the United States are those affecting extremities. Immobilization is the most common treatment, and yet, until recently, it was unknown exactly why this technique worked to advance healing.

12 Oct 2020

Women with benign breast conditions can undergo surgery without affecting their ability to breastfeed

Young women with benign breast conditions may undergo surgery without jeopardizing their ability to breastfeed later on.

5 Oct 2020

FDA releases final guidance to improve patient communication about risks of breast implants

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the final guidance, "Breast Implants - Certain Labeling Recommendations to Improve Patient Communication," as part of the agency's effort to help improve the information available to patients and health care professionals about the risks of breast implants.

28 Sep 2020

Surgical treatment of breast asymmetry in young women provides psychosocial benefits

Nearly all women have breasts that are slightly different from each other. However, some women have more marked differences in the size, shape, or position of the breasts even after development is complete - leading to negative effects on emotional well-being and self-image.

24 Sep 2020

Three solutions to address the backlog of non-urgent surgeries during COVID-19

A new paper suggests three solutions to addressing the backlog of non-urgent surgeries delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Sep 2020

Study reveals the unexpected benefits of telehealth services

Expanded telehealth services at UT Southwestern have proved effective at safely delivering patient care during the pandemic, leading to an increase in patients even in specialties such as plastic surgery, according to a new study.

2 Sep 2020

Prosthetic breast reconstruction outcomes do not deteriorate over time, shows study

Breast reconstruction is an important option for women undergoing mastectomy, and a two-stage approach using implants is by far the most common reconstruction technique.

28 Aug 2020

Study track changes in symptoms and quality of life before and after labiaplasty

For patients with elongated labia, vague terms like "vaginal rejuvenation" and "designer vagina" can undermine the seriousness of the condition, which includes a variety of functional concerns.

26 Aug 2020

FDA provides update on adverse events associated with breast implants

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on adverse events reported to the Agency related to breast implants, including breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), and systemic signs and symptoms referred to by patients as breast implant illness (BII), which some patients report after receiving breast implants.

20 Aug 2020

New treatment increases the speed of nerve regeneration for trauma patients

A University of Alberta researcher has found a treatment that increases the speed of nerve regeneration by three to five times, leading to much better outcomes for trauma surgery patients.

19 Aug 2020

Gender inequities in surgical residencies may take decades to reach parity

Women compose half of the entering classes of medical students, yet they are underrepresented in many of the largest surgical specialties.

29 Jul 2020

Researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award for groundbreaking microvascular and circulation research

Sarah Yuan, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has received a highly competitive National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Outstanding Investigator Award to continue breaking new ground in microvascular and circulation research.

25 Jul 2020

Plastic Surgery News and Research

Plastic surgeons develop Microbotulinum technique for safe and effective facial rejuvenation

ABCS-certified doctors don't measure up to meet criteria required for plastic surgeons

CBD could reduce lung damage caused by COVID-19

Study reveals why immobilization after injury helps in healing

Women with benign breast conditions can undergo surgery without affecting their ability to breastfeed

FDA releases final guidance to improve patient communication about risks of breast implants

Surgical treatment of breast asymmetry in young women provides psychosocial benefits

Three solutions to address the backlog of non-urgent surgeries during COVID-19

Study reveals the unexpected benefits of telehealth services

Prosthetic breast reconstruction outcomes do not deteriorate over time, shows study

Study track changes in symptoms and quality of life before and after labiaplasty

FDA provides update on adverse events associated with breast implants

New treatment increases the speed of nerve regeneration for trauma patients

Gender inequities in surgical residencies may take decades to reach parity

Researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award for groundbreaking microvascular and circulation research

Indiana University School of Medicine leads the first study of Diabetic Foot Consortium

Cutting-edge surgery enables patients with facial paralysis to close their eyes

CBD may help reduce cytokine storm and excessive lung inflammation in COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic has major impact on aesthetic implant market, says GlobalData

Repeated surgeries have no major psychological impact on children born with cleft lip and palate

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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