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[INTRODUCTION]   The entrance of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) into professional life, including the practice of medicine, marks a transformational shift in priorities and values. This generation, shaped by digital immersion and a strong fo…

Vascular compromise and blindness are reported but rare complications of facial soft tissue filler injections. Stroke is an even rarer complication resulting from intraarterial injection of fillers. We present a case of a patient suffering …

[BACKGROUND] Physician burnout is a well-known problem and widespread issue in the field of medicine. Recently, more attention has been given to the significance of burnout among plastic surgeons. The cause of burnout is multifactorial, wit…

[BACKGROUND]  Given emerging focus on competency-based surgical training and work-hour limitations, surgical skills laboratories play an increasingly important role in resident education. This study was designed to investigate educational o…

Mixed reality, a blending of the physical and digital worlds, can enhance the surgical experience, leading to greater precision, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Various studies across different disciplines have reported encouraging resul…

[UNLABELLED] Despite the vast amount of technological advancement seen in the operating room, surgical markings are still drawn as "best estimates" the same way Susruta drew them in the sixth century BC. Many of the flaps used in plastic su…

[BACKGROUND] Although recent estimates predict a large impending shortage of plastic surgeons, graduate medical education funding through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services remains capped by the 1997 Balanced Budget Act. The aut…

This article describes the formation of the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies (ICOPLAST) as a novel, transparent, dynamic, and proactive confederation of national plastic surgery societies. ICOPLAST aspires to provide…

[BACKGROUND] There are limited data regarding blood transfusion following abdominoplasty, especially in post-bariatric surgery patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate (1) the frequency and outcomes of blood transfusion in post-b…

[BACKGROUND] The purpose of this study was to determine the evidenced-based value of prophylactic drainage of subcutaneous wounds in surgery. [METHODS] An electronic search was performed. Articles comparing subcutaneous prophylactic draina…

[LEARNING OBJECTIVES] After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy of the zygoma and the common signs and symptoms of fracture. 2. Describe the different operative approaches for zygomatic fracture…

[BACKGROUND] In April of this past year, Transatlantic Innovations brought a variety of organizations and industry together for an international exchange of ideas, new technology, and current trends in plastic surgery. [METHODS] The meetin…

[BACKGROUND] Seroma formation is the most commonly occurring complication in plastic surgery abdominal procedures. Continuous local anesthetic pain pump delivery systems are often used to decrease postoperative pain. An unreported concern w…

[BACKGROUND] The purpose of this study was to identify the common characteristics that may determine potential academicians and chairpersons in academic plastic surgery. The study examined the motivations behind the pursuit of an academic p…