Management of Plastic Surgery Complications at a Tertiary Medical Center after Aesthetic Procedures.

Background: The aesthetic plastic surgery industry has seen tremendous growth, with Americans spending an estimated 20 billion dollars on procedures in 2020. However, the effect of complications from these procedures on the healthcare system is poorly understood. This study aims to create awareness regarding aesthetic procedure complications through the scope of plastic surgeons at a tertiary medical facility.

A Work in Progress: Women's Status in the Plastic Surgery Workforce and Recommendations for Success.

Only 20% of the current plastic surgery workforce is female, but since 2022 most matched applicants in integrated plastic surgery programs have been women. The aim of this study was to examine current practice models among female plastic surgeons, including those outside of academia, as the field continues to evolve. In this study we surveyed female plastic surgeons in different practice models to elicit perspectives, career path advice, characterize and project trends, and provide recommendations for success.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Selected Speakers at Plastic Surgery Conferences.

Unlabelled: Disparities in representation amongst academic physicians continue to persist at multiple levels, including the resident selection process and faculty career advancement. This study aimed to evaluate the racial and ethnic representation amongst plastic surgeons who are selected to speak at national and regional plastic surgery conferences.

Methods: The researchers evaluated selected speakers at 12 plastic surgery annual meetings over 7 years (2014-2020).