Does Surgeon Gender Matter for Aesthetic Patients?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen A Hancock ◽  
Kevin J Hancock ◽  
Nandhika Wijay ◽  
Danielle Andry
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Married Couple ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Plastic Surgeon ◽  
Gender Preference ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Injectable Treatment ◽  
Practice Review ◽  
Ideal Practice

Abstract Background Plastic surgery patients have expectations for an ideal practice to visit. However, patients’ preferences in their plastic surgeon are still being described. Objectives This study investigates if elective cosmetic plastic surgery patients exhibit gender preference in their plastic surgeon for online inquiries at a private practice located in Houston, TX. The surgeons are a married couple, one female and one male, with identical training, age, and experience out of residency. Methods A retrospective, single-practice review of all online inquiries for elective plastic surgery and nonsurgical injectable treatment from June 2019 to June 2020 was performed. Patients submitted an online inquiry for their procedure of interest and surgeon preference via the practice website. Results The private practice had 873 online inquiries during the year-long study period. The majority of patients were female, 855 (97.9%), and 18 (2.1%) of those patients were male. 476 (55.7%) female patients prefer a female surgeon and 138 (16.1%) female patients prefer a male surgeon. 241 (28.2%) female patients made no surgeon preference. Regardless of surgeon preference, the majority of procedures inquired about were breast and body contouring. Conclusions This cohort of female patients prefers the female surgeon for breast procedures or multiple procedures involving breast, and the male surgeon for injectable procedures and facial procedures. There is no favor towards the male or female surgeon in body procedures. In conclusion, female plastic surgery patients may be influenced by surgeon gender in choosing their surgeon, depending on their surgery of interest.

Expeditionary Plastic Surgery: Reconstruction Pearls for the Non-plastic Surgeon Managing Injured Host Nationals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Neubauer ◽  
Ryan T. Warner ◽  
Justin P. Fox ◽  
Jason M. Souza ◽  
Eamon B. O’Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Plastic Surgeon

Operative Plastic Surgery

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Massive Weight Loss ◽  
Fat Grafting ◽  
Operative Surgery ◽  
Technical Advances ◽  
Comprehensive Text ◽  
Operative Indications

The second edition of Operative Plastic Surgery is a fully updated, comprehensive text that discusses the most common plastic surgery procedures in great detail. It covers the classic techniques in plastic surgery, as well as the most recent technical advances while maintaining a systematic approach to patient care within each chapter. Traversing the entirety of the human body, each chapter addresses assessment of defects, preoperative factors, pathology, trauma, operative indications and procedures, and more. Also covered is the operative room setup, with special consideration given to the operative plan, patient positioning and markings, and technique for each type of surgery. Detailing more than 90 specific surgical techniques, this book covers both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. A new section addresses noninvasive techniques such as Botox, injectables, lasers, and skin care. New chapters throughout the book also include anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps, nasal cleft deformities, zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures, augmentation mastoplexy, body contouring for the massive weight loss patient, and endoscopic carpal tunnel repair. Led by Gregory R. D. Evans, this volume assembles thought leaders in plastic surgery to present operative surgery in a clear, didactic, and comprehensive manner and lays the groundwork for ideas that we have just scratched the surface of, such as translational research, fat grafting, stem cells, and tissue engineering.

scholarly journals International Plastic Surgery: Leaving a Legacy

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (10) ◽  
pp. 348-349
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Plastic Surgeon ◽  
Comprehensive Care ◽  
British Association ◽  
Operation Smile ◽  
The World

Per Hall, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, has for the last four years been a volunteer surgeon for Operation Smile, an international charity providing free cleft lip and cleft palate surgery in the developing world. The charity has moved on from its historical position of providing fly-in/fly-out surgical treatment and is now working hard to develop sustainable comprehensive care centres in the most needy areas of the world.

scholarly journals Plastic Surgery at War: A Scoping Review of Current Conflicts

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin P Fox ◽  
Nickolay P Markov ◽  
Alexandra M Markov ◽  
Eamon O’Reilly ◽  
Kerry P Latham
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Case Series ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Plastic Surgeon ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Search Criterion

Abstract Introduction The scope of military plastic surgery and location where care is provided has evolved with each major conflict. To help inform plastic surgeon utilization in future conflicts, we conducted a review of military plastic surgery-related studies to characterize plastic surgeon contributions during recent military operations. Materials and Methods Using a scoping review design, we searched electronic databases to identify articles published since September 1, 2001 related to military plastic surgery according to a defined search criterion. Next, we screened all abstracts for appropriateness based on pre-established inclusion/exclusion criteria. Finally, we reviewed the remaining full-text articles to describe the nature of care provided and the operational level at which care was delivered. Results The final sample included 55 studies with most originating in the United States (54.5%) between 2005 and 2019 and were either retrospective cohort studies (81.8%) or case series (10.9%). The breadth of care included management of significant upper/lower extremity injuries (40%), general reconstructive and wound care (36.4%), and craniofacial surgery (16.4%). Microsurgical reconstruction was a primary focus in 40.0% of published articles. When specified, most care was described at Role 3 (25.5%) or Roles 4/5 facilities (62.8%) with temporizing measures more common at Role 3 and definite reconstruction at Roles 4/5. Several lessons learned were identified that held commonality across plastic surgery domain. Conclusions Plastic surgeons continue to play a critical role in the management of wounded service members, particularly for complex extremity reconstruction, craniofacial trauma, and general expertise on wound management. Future efforts should evaluate mechanisms to maintain these skill sets among military plastic surgeons.

scholarly journals The Potential for Telemedicine to Reduce Bias in Patients Seeking Facial Plastic Surgery

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982096473
Author(s):  
Parsa P. Salehi ◽  
Brian J. F. Wong ◽  
Babak Azizzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Plastic Surgeon ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
Facial Plastic Surgery ◽  
Facial Plastic

Telemedicine use among otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons has accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, it is unclear what impact the increased adoption of telehealth will have on the doctor-patient relationship, patients’ perceptions of individual practices, and the likelihood of patients proceeding with the next steps toward surgery. While an understanding of these complex questions is imperative for all otolaryngologists, it is extremely important for facial plastic surgeons who focus on elective procedures, particularly cosmetic/aesthetic operations. The use of telemedicine has the potential to reduce bias among patients seeking facial plastic surgery, especially cosmetic procedures. As reports of this phenomenon are anecdotal thus far, we recommend further study into the specific criteria that patients consider when selecting a facial plastic surgeon.

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