Plastic Surgery, through science.
Evidence-based information about plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, written for patients.
I use this space to answer questions that frequently come up during consultations, explain the anatomy and reasoning behind different procedures, and look critically at some of the treatments and trends in aesthetic medicine.
The aim is simple: to help patients understand what a treatment can realistically achieve, what the evidence actually supports, and where its limitations are.
Injectables, Evidence & Expectations
PDRN and polynucleotides are increasingly promoted as regenerative injectables in aesthetic medicine. This review examines what the current evidence actually supports, including skin quality improvement, wound healing applications, and the limitations of existing clinical data.
The Danger of Fast Trends in Plastic Surgery
Fast trends in plastic surgery can compromise safety and lead to poor long-term outcomes. Timeless results require restraint, not hype.
What is a Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)?
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare cancer linked to textured breast implants, with specific symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines provided by experts to ensure proper management and monitoring.
Fat grafting vs Hyaluronic acid fillers?
Let’s break down the pros and cons of fat grafting versus hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers scientifically!
What non-invasive procedures complicate a facelift? What’s the right path?
How non-invasive are the non surgical skin tightening procedures? How much do they complicate a facelift and/or necklift?
How to balance between patients’ safety and desires in Plastic Surgery?
Patient safety and patient-centered care
How many procedures can be safely done at one time?
What is the safety threshold for undergoing multiple surgical procedures at once?
Already have breast implants?
Already have breast implants and don’t know what to do with them?
Fillers vs Facelifts
Are hyaluronic acid fillers really better than a facelift/necklift?
Breast Cancer bite-sized facts
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Breast Cancer Reconstruction Awareness
Breast Cancer Reconstruction Awareness
Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer Treatment