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Social Media Use Tied to Esteem, Cosmetic Surgery Acceptance
Users of some social media platforms and photo editing have lower self-esteem and increased acceptance of cosmetic surgery.
Silicone-Based Scar Cream Effective in Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Investigators sought to determine whether a silicone-based topical scar cream that incorporates selective growth factors can help lower the frequency of postoperative cicatricial and hypertrophic changes in upper eyelid blepharoplasty incisions.
Intradermal Running Sutures Feasible for Postexcision Superficial Repair and Optimal Cosmetic Outcomes
Intradermal running sutures for superficial repair after excisions are a feasible means of optimizing cosmetic outcomes, according to a case report.
MFU-V Is the Gold Standard for Nonsurgical Lifting and Skin Tightening
A panel of 5 expert aesthetic physicians reached a consensus that MFU-V is currently the gold standard treatment for nonsurgical lifting.
Recommendations for Injections in Gluteal Fat Grafting
No subfascial or intramuscular injection should be performed in the gluteus maximus muscle, and surgeons should only inject fat into the subcutaneous tissue.
Women’s Facial Moisturizers Cost More Per Ounce Than Men’s
Facial moisturizers marketed to women are significantly more expensive than comparable moisturizers marketed to men.
‘Vampire Facials’ at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections
Two people may have contracted HIV after undergoing so-called “vampire facials” at a New Mexico spa.
Persistent, Prolonged Opioid Use Occurs After Plastic Surgery
Persistent and prolonged opioid use occur after plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
Female Representation Has Increased in Plastic Surgery
Female representation in plastic surgery increased from 2010 to 2016, while this trajectory was not followed by blacks or Hispanics.
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