Plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) is seeing more women in training and leadership roles. This shift brings up important questions about pregnancy and parenthood during residency. A recent study looked at how PRS programs use social media to show these topics from 2020 to 2025. The study checked how often pregnancy and parenthood were shown on social media. It...
Teri Hatcher, known for her role in "Desperate Housewives, " recently opened up about her views on aging and plastic surgery. She shared that while she doesn't rule out cosmetic procedures entirely, she believes in focusing on inner growth first. Hatcher emphasized that her journey involves emotional and intellectual work rather than surgical fixes. She admitted that...
Sam Nivola, a rising actor from "The White Lotus, " has sparked a debate with his thoughts on Hollywood's obsession with staying young. He believes that older actors are holding back new talent by using plastic surgery to look younger and take on roles meant for younger performers. This, he argues, leaves little room for new stars to shine. Nivola admires actors lik...
The idea of mixing perfect features from different people to create an ideal face has a long history. This concept, known as electio, comes from artists who combined the best bits from various models to make something flawless. It's like taking the best parts from different friends to make the perfect friend. This idea has made its way into plastic surgery, where peo...
TikTok has become a hotspot for plastic surgeons in the last five years. It is a place where they can share snippets of their work and connect with potential patients. This is not just about showing off before-and-after photos. It is about building a community and educating people about what plastic surgery can do. The platform has...
Plastic surgery is often overlooked in UK medical schools. This is a big problem. Many studies have shown that it is one of the least taught specialties. Yet, there is not much research on how much plastic surgery is actually taught to medical students in the UK. This is surprising, given how important plastic surgery is in modern medicine. Plastic surgery is not ju...
The healthcare industry is always looking for ways to make things more efficient. One area that could use a boost is the process of coding medical procedures. This is a task that takes a lot of time and effort. It involves reading through detailed notes from surgeries and assigning the right codes. This is where large language models (LLMs) come into play. These are ...
Jamie Lee Curtis, a celebrated actor, has openly discussed her past struggles with plastic surgery and addiction. Her journey began when she was just 25 years old. She was working on the set of "Perfect, " a film that also featured John Travolta. A cinematographer on the set made a hurtful comment about her appearance. He refused to film her because he thought he...
Plastic surgery is a field that demands precision and up-to-date knowledge. Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise in supporting clinical decisions, but it's not without its flaws. Large language models (LLMs) often struggle with outdated information, unreliable references, and even making things up. This is where Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models c...
Plastic surgery plays a crucial role in fixing injuries and improving lives. However, it also comes with a hefty price tag for the UK's healthcare system. The financial and health burdens are significant. The cost of treating plastic surgery-related conditions in the UK was a staggering 34. 3 billion pounds in 2019. This is a massive jump from 19. 6 billion pounds ...