Plastic Surgeons Update
Updating plastic surgeons to keep up with trends and techniques.
From augmented reality to virtual reality and artificial intelligence, it’s hard to keep up with the latest technology trends.
The same is true in the medical community.
There are endless changes in the pharmaceutical and injectable industry, new cutting-edge medical devices and numerous revolutionary surgical techniques.
“…continuing education is vital to their work, and is a part that many surgeons take very seriously…”
For many plastic surgeons, continuing education is vital to their work, and it is a part that many surgeons take very seriously.
However, if a surgeon is not in medical school, where does he or she go to keep up with the latest innovations?
The evolution of medical technology In medicine, technology changes rapidly.
There is always new research around innovative drugs, medical devices and revolutionary surgical techniques.
The first silicone breast augmentation implant hit the market in 1963.
Since then, numerous changes have been made to adjust the viscosity of the gel and the structure of the implants, and to improve the shell, reducing the risk of rupture and other problems.
Over the decades, surgical techniques have also evolved to minimize the appearance of external scars, reduce the development of internal scar tissue and provide better, more natural results.
Rhinoplasty is another example of the advances in technology and surgical technique. While closed rhinoplasty was the technique of choice in the past, open rhinoplasty is now predominant.
Also today, preservation techniques are shared with structural rhinoplasty techniques.
In addition, the use of ultrasound in rhinoplasty is another great advance.
“…Continuing education is essential for plastic surgeons and for all physicians, It is important to keep innovating and improving…”
Botulinum toxin was first discovered in 1895.
In the late 1980s, physicians began exploring how botulism could be used therapeutically to treat movement disorders such as strabismus and spasms.
In 2002, Botox became the first FDA-approved cosmetic procedure designed to treat moderate to severe expression lines.
The drug remains synonymous with wrinkle-reducing injectables, but new treatments such as Daxxify are vying for its place by providing a longer duration of effect.
This crash course in medical history highlights how fast the industry is moving.
Continuing education is essential for plastic surgeons and for all physicians, it is important to keep innovating and improving.
So how do plastic surgeons manage to keep up with the latest trends and technologies in a constantly changing environment?
Fortunately, there are numerous outlets outside of medical school that provide practicing plastic surgeons with the information they need to stay abreast of innovations in the world of plastic surgery.
Professional organizations such as SECPRE and SBCPRE help practitioners keep a pulse on industry movements, new technologies and pharmaceutical advances.
The annual meeting of these societies is an excellent way for plastic surgeons to hear and learn more about new technology and procedures.
In addition, plastic surgery scientific journals are a great resource for viewing basic science data and clinical research.
“… Professional organizations, scientific journals, networking with colleagues and the internet are constant sources of inspiration…”
Professional societies are truly the heart of continuing medical education in the world of plastic surgery, offering a wide range of opportunities for members to learn new techniques and technologies, from meetings to literature to webinars.
Simply networking with colleagues is another way plastic surgeons keep their finger on the pulse of the latest trends in the specialty.
There are several plastic surgery conferences, both nationally and internationally, where the brightest minds in the specialty gather to share their expertise.
You also get ideas and inspiration from colleagues outside the plastic surgery specialty.
Social media can also provide a wealth of inspiration and information, if you know what to look for and how to filter out viral posts and “promoted products.”
There is no shortage of options for plastic surgeons to stay current with the latest trends in the specialty.
Plastic surgeons remain dedicated to perfecting their craft long after leaving medical school and residency, continuing to grow and improve.
At MMG with Dr Garcia Ceballos who is a plastic surgeon in Palma de Mallorca we stay up to date with all the updates and advances in the field of plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine.
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