Unveiling the language of scars: A patient-centric themed framework for comprehensive scar morphology.

Background: Scarring, a pervasive issue spanning across medical disciplines, lacks a comprehensive terminology for effective communication, patient engagement, and outcome assessment. Existing scar classification systems are constrained by specific pathologies, physician-centric features, and inadequately account for emerging technologies. This study refrains from proposing yet another classification system and instead revisits the foundational language of scar morphology through a theme analysis of primary patient complaints.

Breast Angiosarcoma Surveillance Study: UK national audit of management and outcomes of angiosarcoma of the breast and chest wall.

Background: Breast angiosarcomas are rare tumours of vascular origin. Secondary angiosarcoma occurs following radiotherapy for breast cancer. Angiosarcomas have high recurrence and poor survival rates.

Current perceptions of 'Brazilian butt lift' (BBL) surgery in the UK: A BAAPS-led survey of BAAPS members.

Background: The BAAPS advice against Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery in the UK was set in October 2018. A Delphi study conducted by BAAPS highlighted the importance of defining current practice and perceptions amongst UK surgeons, as this is currently unknown.

Objectives: To evaluate BAAPS members' current practice and perceptions around BBL surgery to ensure patient safety and propose better recommendations.