Cosmetic surgery Tag

Minor Facial Scars Don’t Affect Others’ First Impressions, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A facial scar may make a person self-conscious, but it doesn’t change another person’s first impressions of their attractiveness or confidence, a new survey shows.The results found that a single, well-healed…

Gender Differences Exist for Surgical Practice, Billing, Coding

TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Billing and coding practices can, in part, account for income differences between male and female plastic surgeons, according to a study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Lo…

Many Women Lack Information on Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many women may not receive adequate information to evaluate how breast reconstruction surgery may impact them physically, financially, and emotionally, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Ame…

FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer

FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People wanting to keep wrinkles at bay will soon have a new option now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first competitor for Botox in decades.Daxxify, made by Revance Therapeutics In…

Early Postoperative Microneedling May Improve Surgical Scars

FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients receiving early treatment with minimally invasive percutaneous collagen induction of postsurgical scars (microneedling) may have better aesthetic outcomes, according to a study published in the Septem…

Microneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively — especially if it’s done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests.Researchers found that for 25 patients,…

As Pandemic Eases, It’s Boom Times for Cosmetic Surgeons

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even after dropping 25 pounds, Megan Gilbert still had some insecurities when she looked in the mirror.”After breastfeeding two kids and losing weight, my breasts no longer looked how I wanted them to,” she…

Disparities Examined in Perceptions of Breast Reconstruction Outcomes

FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women’s satisfaction after breast reconstruction varies with quality-of-life ratings, according to a study published in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Shannon S. Wu, from the Clevela…

Reputation Most Important Factor in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Surgeon

TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon, women place the highest value on surgeons’ online, educational, and personal reputations, according to a study published in the July issue of Pla…

Feminizing Facial Surgery Gives Mental Boost to Transgender People

MONDAY, July 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Transgender patients who get gender-affirming surgery to create more feminine facial features say it’s a big boost to their mental health, a new study reports.Researchers at the University of California, Los A…