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Mapping the UK Aesthetic Medicine Industry: Practitioner Profiles, Pricing, and Socioeconomic Gradients in Botulinum Toxin Practice.
[BACKGROUND] The United Kingdom aesthetic botulinum toxin industry operates with limited regulatory oversight despite being a prescription-only medication. Following recent public scrutiny, regulatory reforms are imminent, warranting compre…
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Global Pharmacovigilance of Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Type A: Analysis of Adverse Event Reports From the USA, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
[BACKGROUND] Monitoring of adverse events for aesthetic BoNT-A (BoNT-A) through pharmacovigilance databases provides critical insight into real-world safety profiles. Previous analyses suggested substantial underreporting, yet comprehensive…
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A systematic review of sustainability practices in plastic surgery.
[AIM] There is an urgent need to mitigate the environmental impact of surgery, with surgery representing a major contributor to carbon emissions. This study explores literature detailing current sustainability practices and initiatives in p…
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A comparison of acellular dermal matrices (ADM) efficacy and complication profile in women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer amongst women in the United Kingdom, with implant-based reconstruction (IBR) using Acellular Dermal Matrices (ADM) gaining popularity for post-mastectomy procedures. This study com…
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Sustainability in Reconstructive Breast Surgery: An Eco-audit of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Pathway.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap provides an effective and popular means for autologous breast reconstruction. However, with the complexity of the pathway, the environmental impact of the pathway has yet to b…
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Fostering innovation and sustainable thinking in surgery: an evaluation of a surgical hackathon.
[INTRODUCTION] Surgery represents a major source of carbon emissions, with numerous initiatives promoting more sustainable practices. Healthcare innovation and the development of a digitally capable workforce are fundamental in leveraging t…
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A systematic review of generative adversarial networks (GANs) in plastic surgery.
[INTRODUCTION] Generative adversarial networks (GANs) are a form of deep learning architecture based on the zero-sum game theory, which uses real data to generate realistic fake data. GANs use two opposing neural networks working: a generat…
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Cosmetic business mechanics in London: A cross-sectional analysis and audit of ASA compliance.
[INTRODUCTION] The proliferation of providers and practitioners of cosmetic botulinum toxin and dermal filler has profound public health implications. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regulates the use of advertising materials in t…
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of individual experiences post botulinum toxin injection - United Kingdom Survey.
[INTRODUCTION] In the United Kingdom (UK), complications that arise following the administration of Botulinum Toxin are reported to the Medicines and Health Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via the Yellow Card Reporting Scheme. Over the past decade…
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Profiling UK injectable aesthetic practitioners: A national cohort analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] The United Kingdom (UK) injectables market has been growing rapidly with a lack of robust regulation and to date, no information regarding the profile of practitioners has been published. [AIM] We aim to provide a descriptiv…
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Emergency burn education: Evaluating a surgical simulation-based intervention.
[INTRODUCTION] Medical simulation has provided favorable outcomes in the improvement of clinical competence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The recall of information demonstrably increases when it has been taught in envir…
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Complications of facial cosmetic botulinum toxin A injection: analysis of the UK Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency registry and literature review.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection is one of the most frequently undertaken procedures in aesthetic medicine. The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the government body in the United Kingdom (UK) mand…
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Complications of Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin A Injections to the Upper Face: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections are a popular non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation. Its increase in popularity and utilization is met with limited regulations, potentially posing a significant risk to patient sa…
- COVID-19: A unique opportunity to upgrade medical conferences.
- Consent, decision-making and operative planning in plastic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of plastic surgery simulation training for undergraduate medical students.
- Evaluating trends and analyses in plastic surgery research.
- Plastic surgery research: Current activities and future scope.
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Enhancing Medical Curricula: The Role of a 1-Day Plastic Surgery Course as an Educational Adjunct for Medical Students.
[INTRODUCTION] Plastic surgery is underrepresented in medical school curricula. The St George׳s Surgical Society hosted a 1-day undergraduate course in plastic surgery. Our aim was to introduce students to plastic surgery and teach basic pl…