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November 2015 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for November 2015. This roundup includes the...
The FACE-Q rhinoplasty scales can be used to assess patient perspective of rhinoplasty outcome

FACE-Q Scales Can Assess Patient Perspective of Rhinoplasty

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Patients bothered by specific adverse effects had lower satisfaction with nose and nostrils
Reconstruction of scalp defects including application of Integra bilayer wound matrix followed by delayed split-thickness skin grafting results in low morbidity

Novel Technique Described for Full Thickness Scalp Defects

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Application of Integra bilayer wound matrix followed by grafting has low morbidity
Both retinol and retinoic acid have beneficial effects on cellular and molecular properties of the epidermis and dermis

Topical Retinol Induces Skin Changes Similar to Retinoic Acid

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Retinoic acid, retinol treatments both increase epidermal thickness, up gene, protein expression
The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

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Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

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Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
Combined microneedle fractional radiofrequency and sublative fractional radiofrequency is safe and efficacious for acne scars in Asian skin

Microneedle, Sublative Fractional Radiofrequency Aids Acne Scars

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Combined treatment found to be safe and effective for acne scars in Asian skin
For one physician

Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients

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Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor
For patients with lipoedema

Liposuction Offers Long-Lasting Benefits for Lipoedema

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Improvements in specific complaints, reduction in conservative treatments persist through eight years
For patients with photoaging

Microneedling Found Beneficial for Photoaged Skin

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Collagen types I, III, VII, and newly synthesized collagen increase in response to treatment