The Only Time It’s OK to Have Something Injected Into Your Breasts
Las Vegas plastic surgeon Mike Edwards, MD, says that in the United States, the only thing that should be injected into the breast is a patient’s own fat.
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New Surgical Technique Restores Clitoral Function After Vulvar Cancer Treatment
Dutch researchers report 90% of patients regained clitoral orgasm following a reconstructive procedure that repositions nerve bundles and uses a buccal mucosa graft.
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Study to Test AI Burn Assessment for Head, Hand, and Foot Injuries
A UK clinical study will evaluate Spectral AI’s DeepView System in anatomically complex burn areas, with a burns and plastic surgeon leading the first study site.
MedStar Georgetown Expands Single-Port Robotic Surgery With Breast Procedure Milestone
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has reported a robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy performed through a single hidden incision that combined immediate reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and a nerve-sparing technique designed to help preserve breast sensation.
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Can Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Patients Go Home the Same Day?
A randomized trial explores whether going home the same day is as safe and effective as staying overnight after immediate implant-based breast reconstruction.
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The Aesthetic Society Honors Dr Jeffrey Spiegel with Lifetime Achievement Award
The award recognizes over two decades of contributions to research, innovation, and education in the field of aesthetic medicine.
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How Spray-On Skin Cells Restore Form and Function After Wound Closure
Autologous Spray-On Skin Cells are expanding what’s possible in reconstructive surgery. By reducing donor skin requirements and supporting faster, more natural healing, the technology is helping surgeons improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes while reshaping the approach to burns, traumatic wounds, and complex reconstruction.
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Plastic Surgery Among Specialties with Highest Surgeon Attrition Rates
A new study reveals nearly 10% of surgeons leave clinical practice within eight years, with plastic and reconstructive surgery facing a 19.3% attrition rate.
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Stanford Appoints New Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
A Stanford-trained microsurgeon will lead the division starting Sept 1, marking a leadership transition after two decades under the current chief.
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Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Program Receives Center of Excellence Designation
The hospital has been named the world’s first Center of Excellence in oncoplastic breast surgery, recognizing its long-running program that integrates breast cancer removal and reconstruction into a single procedure.
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Establishment Labs Seeks FDA Approval of Motiva Implants in Breast Reconstruction
The company is seeking approval in primary and revision breast reconstruction, aiming to expand its indication following a multicenter IDE study in post-mastectomy patients.
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Long-Term Study Shows Positive Outcomes for Bioresorbable Breast Scaffold After Lumpectomy
A 24-month follow-up study found the implant maintained positive outcomes, a strong safety profile, and high patient satisfaction following lumpectomy.
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Kerecis to Spotlight Fish-Skin Grafts for Reconstruction at PSTM 2025
Kerecis will demonstrate its portfolio of intact fish‑skin grafts for reconstructive surgery at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2025 and host a “Taste of Iceland” event featuring Dr Matthew Endara.
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Biotech Firm Secures Patent for Regenerative Breast Implants and Injectable Fillers
The European patent covers a plant-based collagen technology designed to support natural tissue regeneration in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
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Inside a War Zone: Dr Manoj Abraham on Leading FACE TO FACE’s Fourth Surgical Mission to Ukraine
Dr Manoj Abraham discusses the challenges, cases, and collaborative progress behind the AAFPRS Foundation’s latest humanitarian surgical mission to treat war-related facial injuries in Ukraine.
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Pediatric Hand Surgeon Completes Mission in Ukraine Amid Missile Threats
The October 2024 mission brought pediatric hand surgery to two Ukrainian hospitals and included training for local surgeons—all amid ongoing war conditions.
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CAD/CAM Techniques Show Benefits in Jaw Reconstruction
A study suggests fewer complications and shorter operating room time for patients undergoing jaw reconstruction with computer-aided methods.
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Facial Plastic Surgeons Treat Patients With War-related Injuries in Ukraine
A team of facial plastic surgeons will operate on war-related facial trauma cases and train local doctors as part of its fourth medical mission in Ukraine.
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