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

New Book Explores Evolving Standards in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Board-certified plastic surgeon Scott Miller, MD, FACS, has released a new book, Authentic Beauty, outlining his philosophy on individualized, minimally invasive aesthetic plastic surgery.

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New Tool Simplifies Placement of Large Breast Implants

Engineered for implants up to 1500cc, the next-generation delivery system supports a “no-touch” technique to improve control, reduce friction, and minimize risks such as infection and capsular contracture.

The Ethics of Plastic Surgery

by Keri Stephens | Jan 11, 2023 | Patient Relations | 0

In this article, Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami, delves into the ethics of plastic surgery and argues why plastic surgeons should become “mothers at conscience.”

Report Finds Scheduling A Key Factor for Patient Experience

by Steven Martinez | Oct 14, 2022 | Patient Relations | 0

A report commissioned by Relatient found that the quality of scheduling was an important element of the overall patient experience.

5 Marketing Trends to Drive Practice Growth in 2022

by Alison Werner | Jun 16, 2022 | Patient Relations, Reputation Management, SEO & SEM | 0

Savvy plastic surgery practices must keep up with the big 2022 marketing trends to remain competitive and lead their market.

Plastic Surgeon Dr Dennis Schimpf Releases Finding the New You—A Plastic Surgery Guidebook

by Alison Werner | May 10, 2022 | Patient Relations | 0

The book, Finding the New You: Think, See, and Feel Beautiful, asks readers to contemplate their conceptions of beauty while also offering information on the specialty and procedures.

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.