Patient Relations

New Software Helps Patients Preview Their Post-Surgery Appearance

Illusio's AR software helps plastic surgeons communicate more clearly during consultations, avoiding patient disappointment post-surgery.

Patient Relations

Ethical Challenges in Plastic Surgery: Managing Difficult Patient Relationships

A Plastic Surgery Focus article outlines ethical strategies for managing difficult surgeon-patient relationships, particularly in cases involving psychiatric conditions, including maintaining care, offering nonsurgical support, or ethical termination.

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Lumenis Debuts Newest Edition of Dual-Wavelength Laser Hair Removal System

New data demonstrates the effectiveness of Splendor X's dual-wavelength simultaneous laser emission technology for improved hair removal results.

Selfies May Be Driving Uptick in Requests for Plastic Surgery

by Alison Werner | Apr 6, 2022 | Patient Relations, Research | 0

Patients increasingly use selfies taken with a smartphone that can distort their true appearance to discuss their plastic surgery goals.

Why Breast Reconstruction Patients Need to be Treated Differently

by Steven Martinez | Nov 9, 2021 | Breast Cancer, Patient Relations | 0

A bad experience with a plastic surgeon highlights the lack of empathy and support for some patients who get surgery out of necessity.

4 Reasons Why A Patient May Not Be A Candidate For Surgery

by Debbie Overman | Oct 26, 2021 | Patient Relations | 0

Haute Beauty chats with Dr. P. Daniel Ward to discuss the reasons why he would not operate on a patient.

Guidelines for Caring for Muslim Women Who Wear a Hijab

by Debbie Overman | Sep 8, 2021 | Client Objectives, Dermatology, Patient Relations | 0

Physicians published recommendations in the British Journal of Dermatology for dermatologists caring for Muslim women who wear a hijab, a head-covering that leaves only the face exposed, according to Dermatology Advisor.