The Laryngoscope (2026) — PubMed 423323402026
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In a prospective study of 50 patients who underwent functional rhinoplasty for nasal obstruction, patient-reported obstruction and appearance scores improved at follow-up. Greater improvement in nasal obstruction was associated with less anxiety/depression and less pain/discomfort in the long term; improvement in appearance showed no such association.
Read more →Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery (2026) — PubMed 419216112026
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A literature review identified fifteen clinical considerations that may improve the safety of nonsurgical rhinoplasty with hyaluronic acid, although the available evidence remains limited and is primarily based on expert opinions.
Read more →Aesthetic plastic surgery (2026) — PubMed 427732772026
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A study of eight patients describes breast augmentation through the armpit using a single-port robotic surgical system (da Vinci SP). The authors report minimal, concealed scarring, no early postoperative complications and one revision surgery for implant displacement, and conclude that the technique is technically feasible. The authors themselves assign it level of evidence IV.
Read more →Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS (2026) — PubMed 425669492026
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A European survey answered by 250 board-certified plastic surgeons found that 89% had managed complications of procedures performed abroad in the preceding five years, mainly from abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, and liposuction. Surgeons cited cost as the most common patient motivation, and the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS) proposes a four-pillar framework as the basis of a coordinated European response.
Read more →Plastic and reconstructive surgery (2026) — PubMed 413353432026
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A study of 100 breast reconstructions using omental fat-augmented free flaps shows high satisfaction rates and low complications, with fat retention confirmed by MRI.
Read more →The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2026) — PubMed 406014242026
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A new drug called suzetrigine offers relief from acute pain without the risks of opioids, such as addiction or respiratory depression. Studies in postoperative patients show it is as effective as traditional painkillers.
Read more →International journal of dermatology (2026) — PubMed 414981932026
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Lipedema is a chronic, underdiagnosed adipose disorder causing disproportionate fat accumulation, pain, and mobility issues. This systematic review found that tumescent liposuction is the most effective treatment for symptom improvement and quality of life, while conservative therapies offer only partial relief.
Read more →Plastic and reconstructive surgery (2026) — PubMed 413644272026
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A propensity-matched cohort study found that patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists had significantly higher rates of surgical wound complications (infection, breakdown, or dehiscence) within 30 days after panniculectomy, abdominoplasty, or breast reduction. The authors conclude that preoperative counseling and possibly a strategic perioperative management plan are needed.
Read more →Aesthetic plastic surgery (2026) — PubMed 427229242026
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A prospective study of 68 women with arm lipedema found that circumferential liposuction significantly and durably improved shoulder mobility and upper-limb function, while also reducing pain, heaviness, and arm circumference.
Read more →JPRAS open (2026) — PubMed 425194012026
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In 217 adults undergoing abdominoplasty after massive weight loss, preoperative BMI was the factor most strongly associated with resection weight. Resection weight was not significantly associated with postoperative complications, although small effects could not be excluded.
Read more →ISAPS 2024 Global Survey Results2025-06-19
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ISAPS reported in June 2025 more than 17.4 million aesthetic surgeries and 20.5 million non-surgical procedures in 2024; eyelid surgery overtook liposuction as the most common surgery for the first time.
Read more →WHO Guidelines for Safe Surgery 2009 / Haynes et al., NEJM 20092009
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The NEJM study (2009) across eight countries showed the WHO 19-item checklist cut complications from 11% to 7% and in-hospital mortality from 1.5% to 0.8%.
Read more →Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis — TXA in Plastic Surgery (PMC, 2024)2024
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Systematic reviews from 2021 to 2025 conclude that tranexamic acid reduces blood loss, bruising and swelling in plastic surgery without a significant increase in clotting events.
Read more →ERAS Society — Consensus review: breast reconstruction (2017)2017
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The ERAS Society published consensus recommendations for breast reconstruction in 2017; reviews show better pain control, fewer opioids and shorter stays, including in outpatient surgery.
Read more →ASPS Venous Thromboembolism Task Force Report2011
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The ASPS venous thromboembolism task force recommends stratifying each patient's risk with the 2005 Caprini score and adjusting prophylaxis to the result.
Read more →ASPS — Gluteal Fat Grafting Advisories (Multi-Society Task Force)2018–2022
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U.S. and international plastic surgery societies issued joint advisories: fat must never be injected into the gluteal muscle, and using ultrasound to see the cannula tip lowers the risk of fat embolism.
Read more →This content summarizes scientific publications and professional-society guidelines; it does not replace your surgeon's or anesthesiologist's evaluation. Every item links its original source.