The Plastic Surgeon as Employee: A Pilot Survey of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Introduction: Plastic surgeons endure years of training yet remain poorly equipped to negotiate first employment contracts. Our aims were to evaluate typical plastic surgeon employment contracts and assess contract comprehensiveness. We sought elements that should be included to better preserve varied interests.

Body Image & Quality of Life: Changes With Gastric Bypass and Body Contouring.

Introduction: Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective method of combating the morbid obesity epidemic. However, the massive weight loss that follows may result in contour changes that can affect body image and quality of life. Our study examines the effects and consequences of bariatric surgery and subsequent body contouring on body image and quality of life.