Lip Augmentation in Patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V and VI: Use of a Validated Lip Fullness Scale and Determining Preinjection Lip Size Preference and Postinjection Patient Satisfaction.

There is limited literature assessing cosmetic lip size preferences in darker-skinned individuals. To measure preinjection lip augmentation preferences and postinjection satisfaction using the revised Lip Fullness Scale (LFS) in female participants with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V and VI. Females, aged 21 and over, with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V and VI desiring lip augmentation were recruited from a high-volume outpatient facial plastic surgery clinic.

Assessing the Impact of a Training Initiative for Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Swabbing for COVID-19 Testing.

Objective: The accuracy and reliability of COVID-19 testing are critical to limit transmission. After observing variability in testing techniques, we otolaryngologists at a tertiary medical center initiated and evaluated the impact of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabbing training, including video instruction, to standardize sampling techniques and ensure high-quality specimens.

Methods: Participants in the training were employees (N = 40).