A New 3D Tool for Planning Plastic Surgery [PDF]
, 2012 Face plastic surgery (PS) plays a major role in today medicine. Both for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, achieving harmony of facial features is an important, if not the major goal.
Bottino, Andrea Giuseppe +3 more
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The transverse facial artery anatomy: Implications for plastic surgery procedures
PLOS ONE, 2019 The transverse facial artery (TFA) perfuses the lateral face. Knowledge of topographical anatomy of the lateral face is crucial for safe procedural performance in aesthetic and plastic surgery, especially the face lift flap and face transplant. The aim of the present study was to assess detailed TFA morphometrical features.One-hundred computed ...
Mateusz Koziej +9 more
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Potential Predictors that Influence Women to Undergo Cosmetic Surgery [PDF]
, 2017 There may be relationships among collectivism, self-esteem, and religiousness in relation to individual acceptance of cosmetic surgery. This present study hypothesized that both self-esteem and religiousness would be negatively correlated with individual
Han, Eun Jin
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Trends in Plastic Surgery in Relation to United States Demographics [PDF]
, 2020 In the United States, surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have been on the rise over the past 5 years. As plastic surgery grows to become more common throughout our society, it will be useful to know what areas or regions have ...
Patel, Meghan +2 more
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The Economic Burden of Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2020 Background: Health insurance reimbursement structure has evolved, with patients becoming increasingly responsible for their health care costs through rising out-of-pocket expenses. High levels of cost sharing can lead to delays in access to care, influence treatment decisions, and cause financial distress for patients.
Jessica I. Billig +4 more
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How to assess appearance distress and motivation in plastic surgery candidates: Italian validation of Derriford Appearance Scale 59 (DAS 59) [PDF]
, 2016 The Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS) 59 was specifically designed to measure psychosocial adjustment in patients with appearance problems. Previous studies using the DAS59 have proven it to be a reliable method of assessing the appearance-related quality
Barone, M +9 more
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“Yes! I Had Cosmetic Surgery”: Celebrities\u27 Comsmetic Surgery Confessions in the Media and Their Impact on Korean Female College Students\u27 Perceptions. [PDF]
, 2012 This paper analyzes celebrities’ cosmetic surgery confessions in the media and explores the impact of the confessions on non-celebrities. Based on the analysis of talk shows and online news in Korea today, I argue that celebrities’ confessions are the ...
Chae, Jiyoung
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Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America: Evidence-Based Procedures in Facial Plastic Surgery [PDF]
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2016 Lisa E. Ishii, Travis T. Tollefson, and J. Regan Thomas, eds. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America: Evidence-Based Procedures in Facial Plastic Surgery . New York, NY: Elsevier, 2015. ISBN-10: 0323393322, ISBN-13: 978-0323393324. $99.00. ![Graphic][1] In our new era of evidence-based medicine, the editors and authors attempt to lay down ...
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The Influence of Patient Exposure to Breast Reconstruction Approaches and Education on Patient Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment. [PDF]
, 2019 BackgroundThe landscape of surgical and medical management and patient choices for breast cancer treatment changes as breast reconstruction and oncoplastic approaches improve and diversify.
Blair, Sarah L +4 more
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Legitimizing radical new medical services [PDF]
, 2011 Physicians enjoy considerable liberty in the creation of entrepreneurial ventures in the new frontiers of medicine. Professional societies may opine about a new procedure but professionals may feel free to ignore their counsel as well.
Clinch, Nanette C, Osland, A, Wang, C
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