Hand-washing Practices of Facial Plastic Surgeons
from the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
A national Web-based survey of members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery regarding general patient safety practices was conducted recently. A subset of the survey assessed physicians' knowledge of hand hygiene, including supporting rationale and actual practices. One hundred and twenty-two facial plastic surgeons of various demographics replied to the online survey. Of these, 65 (53 percent) correctly knew which hand washing agents are most effective at killing microorganisms, 88 (74 percent) knew the preferred hand-washing method for visibly soiled hands, and 51 (42 percent) correctly identified the indications for hand washing.  More
 

Study Examines Treatment and Outcomes for Nasal Fractures
from Science Daily
Both minimally invasive and traditional open approaches can successfully repair nasal fractures, provided the procedure is matched to the individual fracture, according to a report in the September/October issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. A treatment algorithm based on factors such as fracture type and degree of septal deviation (displacement of the bone and cartilage separating nostrils) may help surgeons choose the appropriate treatment.  More
 

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Rhinoplasty and Ethnic Awareness
from NewBeauty Magazine
Every culture has their own beauty ideals, so many plastic surgeons have pursued special training for treating different ethnicities. One of the procedures many minorities have been reluctant to pursue is rhinoplasty, for fear that it could obscure the traditional appearance associated with their heritage. However, more and more surgeons are learning about ethnicities' physiological and cultural distinctions that allow them to enhance a patient's nose without subtracting identity.   More
 

A Facial Filler Needs a Dose of Patience
from The New York Times
Sculptra, a long-lasting filler that has been used since 2004 to plump the cheeks of H.I.V.-positive patients with facial wasting, is finally having its cosmetic debut. In July, the Food and Drug Administration approved Sculptra Aesthetic—as the cosmetic version is named—for use to improve the appearance of nose-to-lip wrinkles (think Jack Nicholson’s Joker), horizontal chin wrinkles and so-called marionette lines that frame lips.   More
 

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