The preoperative consultation in rhinoplasty involves a multitude of actions that are
mandatory for the decision-making process: history taking with attention to the symptoms …

Summary Background Public perception of Plastic Surgery is strongly influenced by the
media and may not reflect the broad scope of work within the speciality. The aim of this study …

Background: Understanding patient interest in cosmetic surgery is an important tool in
delineating the current market for aesthetic surgeons. Similarly, defining those factors that …

Purpose We sought, first, to evaluate the operative experience of surgeons who have
completed postresidency fellowships offered by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery …

The media play a vital role in public education. The predominant image they portray of
plastic and reconstructive surgery is that of cosmetic surgery, whilst the specialty's true …

Introduction Plastic surgery is a dynamic and evolving field but remains poorly understood
due to lack of knowledge, media misconceptions and recent changes to medical …

Abstract Plastic surgery is a popular form of appearance modification. Nonetheless, attitudes
toward the recipients of plastic surgery remain divided. These attitudes may be indicative of …

Background: This study aims to assess the public's understanding of the scope of the
practice of plastic surgeons, to determine if there is a need to increase awareness of the …

Objective. The undergraduate medical curriculum has been overcrowded with core learning
outcomes with no formal exposure to plastic surgery. The aim of this study was to compare …

Background: Medical students receive limited exposure to the field of plastic surgery
because most students will not rotate in plastic surgery, especially those at schools without …