Plastic Surgery
From the Journals
Social media use linked to acceptance of cosmetic surgery
Social media platforms may generate appearance comparisons between users by allowing them to access beauty-related videos and connect with other...
FDA/CDC
FDA opts not to ban textured breast implants
Data link breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma to textured devices, but the FDA allowed continued U.S. sales.
Commentary
Powerful breast-implant testimony constrained by limited evidence
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Women report personal horror stories of apparent breast-implant complications, but systematically-collected data remain...
Conference Coverage
FDA panel calls for changes to breast implant rupture screening
The advisory panel seemed the current implant screening recommendation using MRI “useless.” They urged the adoption of ultrasound as a more...
Conference Coverage
FDA panel leans toward more robust breast implant surveillance
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Amid concern over two breast implant complications – anaplastic large cell lymphoma and autoimmune symptoms – an FDA panel...
From the Journals
Case report may link gluteal implants to lymphoma
On the heels of increased reports of breast implant–related anaplastic large cell lymphoma, researchers report a case of lymphoma that may be...
Conference Coverage
How, and when, to use fat grafting for scars
BOSTON – For scar surgeons, fat grafting is useful tool in the armamentarium.
Feature
Is female genital cosmetic surgery going mainstream?
While ob.gyns. figure out their role, the number of labiaplasties being performed is rising fast.
Conference Coverage
Resection reduces inflammatory breast cancer lesion recurrence
LAS VEGAS – With a plastic surgeon on call, MD Anderson surgeons achieved negative margins and local/regional recurrence rates similar to those...
Conference Coverage
Most people who undergo gender reassignment surgery appreciate the results
News
Flu vaccination found safe in surgical patients
Key clinical point: Immunizing surgical patients against seasonal influenza before they leave the hospital appears safe. Major finding: Patients...