Merz Pharmaceutical seems poised to become a leader in the U.S. as a provider of aesthetic medicine. Yesterday the company announced FDA approval for NT-201, a drug now known as XEOMIN. Along with the relatively new Dysport and popular Botox®, it’s the 3rd botulinum toxin to receive FDA approval for treating cervical dystonia and...
View MoreA new study conducted by plastic surgeons from the University of Michigan has been published online (ahead of print) in the ASPS journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The article includes survey data about career satisfaction among American plastic surgeons. Information that could be considered valuable for medical students, doctors and...
View MorePlastic surgeons frequently watch for symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in their prospective patients. Characterized by abnormal preoccupation with self-perceived appearance defects, BDD can be a distressing condition and contraindication for cosmetic surgery. A recent study published in Psychiatry Research provides the most recent...
View MorePhoto via Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery Plastic surgeons often have the option to perform surgery at an ambulatory surgery center or in a hospital setting. While either accredited facility is considered safe, there may be notable differences in the efficiency of each setting. Results of a new study published in the American Journal...
View MoreRead the “viewpoints” section of the latest Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal and you can find a short study article about the quality of medical information – specifically on melanoma – that is currently available on youtube.com. Researchers for the study analyzed 100 relevant videos about melanoma to determine their origin, the...
View MoreA new survey by the National Rosacea Society (rosacea.org) says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Grand Rapids. Out of 431...
View MoreNow more than ever, breast surgery patients have a wide range of information sources to reference regarding their procedure. From outside sources or directly from your plastic surgeon, you can learn about what to expect during surgery. However, some patients are not receiving the information they need. A recent study published by the American...
View MoreA study out of Brazil recently published in the Jornal de Pediatria discusses the breastfeeding patterns of women who undergo breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, meaning breast milk without additional food or water. Given this...
View MoreAccording to a study recently conducted by the ASPRS, female plastic surgeons are less likely to be married than their male colleagues. They’re also more likely to be childless or wait until later in life to have children. Yet, they work similar hours, practice about the same number of years, and appear to have similarly high levels of...
View MoreA study just published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery reveals some intriguing findings: patients in treatment for depression may be more satisfied with their surgical outcome than those who are not. During consultations, plastic surgeons routinely evaluate patients to determine their emotional stability and readiness to undergo a surgical...
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