A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxwvr57424o #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #Surgery #BBCNews #PlasticSurgeons #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

“Plastic surgery has one of its roots in reconstruction after war injuries.” – Professor Riccardo Giunta.
espras.org/the-importance-of-the-eu... #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #MedSky #CombatInjuries #StrongerTogether #ESPRAS

Scar-free eye lifts: The rise of subtle eye rejuvenation.
www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/scar-free-... #MedSky #ScarFree #ESPRAS #PlasticSurgery #ASPS Thank you to @plasticsurgeryasps.bsky.social

📢 The abstract submission deadline for the Joint Meeting of ESPRAS and SPS has been extended.

 🗓 New deadline: 31st March 2026, 23h59

Submission- espras2026.meister-concept.ch/accounts/login/

 #Espras #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgeons #BernExpo #CallForAbstracts #MedSky

ESPRAS Blog - Spearheading Connections Across Europe and Beyond

https://f.mtr.cool/zwimlfnjck

#ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgeons

Exploring the Use of Robotics in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery: A Comprehensive Perspective Rapid advancements have revolutionized robot-assisted surgery (RAS) in the healthcare field, owing to substantial investments in the technology. The development of RAS progressed alongside advancements in microscopes and instruments, enabling microsurgeons to perform supermicrosurgical procedures in a more precise and efficient manner. This paper critically appraises the contemporary literature on RAS, exploring the risks and benefits of integrating and investing in emerging robotic technologies within plastic and reconstructive surgery, along with its limitations and challenges. This narrative review includes systematic reviews, case series, and prospective and retrospective reviews retrieved from PubMed published within the last 10 years, written in English, and conducted in live human subjects. Studies addressed applications of RAS in microsurgery, head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction, lymphovenous anastomosis, and aesthetic procedures. The review emphasized clinical outcomes, ergonomic impacts, patient satisfaction, safety, complication rates, and technological innovations. The current literature suggests that RAS is comparable, if not superior, to conventional techniques with respect to safety and effectiveness in specific reconstructive procedures. Reported benefits encompass shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, improved cosmetic outcomes, and enhanced surgeon dexterity. However, challenges persist, such as steep learning curves, high acquisition and maintenance costs, and a lack of tactile feedback, although these limitations are slowly being overcome through continued research and technological innovations. RAS is revolutionizing plastic and reconstructive surgery by enhancing surgical precision, ergonomics, and patient recovery. However, widespread adoption is constrained by substantial costs and the pace of technological evolution. Evidence has shown how it has become an essential component of modern surgical practice. Future research should prioritize high-quality comparative trials, cost-effectiveness analyses, and training programs to facilitate broader clinical integration.

Exploring the Use of Robotics in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery: A Comprehensive Perspective

www.cureus.com/articles/425443-explorin... #MedSky #ESPRAS #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgery

This is why we moved to #BlueSky
'ESPRAS is a neutral society, committed to connections, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.'

Read more here - espras.org/the-sky-is-the-limit-why...
#MedSky #PlasticSurgery #Surgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

'How did Harold Gillies transform plastic surgery? An interview with the actor Daniel Gillies and his father Doctor John Gillies, on their ancestor’s complicated legacy.' 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0lls1v1 #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #HaroldGillies #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery

📢 The abstract submission deadline for the Joint Meeting of ESPRAS and SPS has been extended.

 🗓 New deadline: 31st March 2026, 23h59

Submission- espras2026.meister-concept.ch/accounts/login/

 #Espras #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgeons #BernExpo #CallForAbstracts #MedSky

ESPRAS aims to promote best practices in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery across Europe by supporting education, training and research as well as humanitarian activities.
https://espras.org #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #MedSky

Whether you're a plastic surgeon, researcher, or simply interested in the latest advancements in plastic and reconstructive surgery, there's something for everyone ➡️ https://espras.org
#PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #JoinUs #MedSky

'Nicola Lovell, 52, said she fears that had she not paid £15,000 for a private breast removal operation, she "would not be here to tell my story today".'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlg6vgv469o #BreastRemoval #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgery  #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

📢 The abstract submission deadline for the Joint Meeting of ESPRAS and SPS has been extended.

 🗓 New deadline: 31st March 2026, 23h59

Submission- espras2026.meister-concept.ch/accounts/login/

 #Espras #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgeons #BernExpo #CallForAbstracts #MedSky

‘Isn’t it your choice to take them out?’: Why breast explant surgery is on the rise | CNN Breast implant removal surgery is on the rise, but what happens when women want their implants out is far less discussed than the decision to go bigger — and comes with its own set of challenges. Four women share their stories.

"...Everyone was getting implants, and it was almost something that people expected you to do,” 
edition.cnn.com/2025/09/14/style/breast-... @cnn.com @doctoryoun.bsky.social  #MedSky #BreastImplants #Explants #CosmeticSurgery #Espras #StrongerTogether

ESPRAS regularly publishes a newsletter and peer-reviewed scientific papers; you can find them here, for free. https://espras.org/publications-newsletters/

#ESPRAS #PlasticSurgery #StrongerTogether #Europe #Newsletter

How to talk to your partner about plastic surgery What happens when you want to change something about yourself and are unsure how to broach the topic with your loved one, partner, friend or significant other? Are they going to be supportive? Will they understand how much this journey means to you and your self-esteem?

"It is so important to have clear and honest communication with your partner when considering plastic surgery," @plasticsurgeryasps.bsky.social
www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/how-to-tal... #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #ASPS

‘Surgery can be physically demanding, especially during longer procedures...' 

surgery.international/exoskeleton-a-welcome-pi... #ESPRAS #SurgeryInternational #Exoskeleton #Surgery #PlasticSurgery #StrongerTogether

Patients no longer demand privacy. An article in @theguardian.com stated, 'Plastic surgeons who once helped patients sneak in via the back door now see them live-posting their recovery on social media.' #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #SurgicalSafety #Surgeons #MedSky

📣 Call for Abstracts!

There’s still time to submit your abstract for the Joint Meeting of #ESPRAS & SPS, 3–5 September 2026 at BernExpo, Bern, Switzerland. - https://f.mtr.cool/tcobgpydrh
#PlasticSurgery #CallForAbstracts #Bern #EuropeanPlasticSurgery

Excellent advice from The British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery.👏🏼
www.bahrs.co.uk/patient-advice/hair-tran...
@bahrsuk.bsky.social #MedSKy #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #CosmeticSurgery #HairTransplantSurgery

'It is crucial to develop an environment that allows both male and female surgeons to show their full abilities.’
surgery.international/barriers-to-female-surge... #MedSky #Surgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

Surgical tourism gone wrong can cost NHS almost £20,000 per patient, study finds.

https://f.mtr.cool/gslxjsnmqz
#MedSky #SurgicalTourism #PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeons #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

📣 Call for Abstracts!
There’s still time to submit your abstract for the Joint Meeting of #ESPRAS & SPS, 3–5 September 2026 at BernExpo, Bern, Switzerland. - https://f.mtr.cool/wqpzkskxve
#PlasticSurgery #CallForAbstracts #Bern #EuropeanPlasticSurgery

The Oldenburg-Groningen Advanced Training Program In Reconstructive Microsurgery

The 11th International CadaverFlap Dissection Course - May 20th-22nd, 2026 - https://www.advancedmicrosurgery.org
#Medsky #Espras #StrongerTogether #Microsurgery #AdvancedMicrosurgery #DissectionCourse #PlasticSurgery

Europe Medical Aesthetics Market Size, Share, Trends & Growth Forecast Report,
www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/europe-me...
#ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #EuropeanAesthetics #PlasticSurgeryBusiness

Long-term complications of unknown injectables Long-term complications stemming from unknown substances such as hardware store silicone, black market knockoffs or watered-down Botox are becoming an increasingly common problem for patients and the plastic surgeons who treat them.

"If something seems too good to be true, it is."
Long-term complications of unknown injectables, excellent article from @plasticsurgeryasps.bsky.social
www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/long-term-... #MedSky #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #Injectables #ASPS

ESPRAS provides an overview of upcoming meetings in plastic surgery in Europe.
https://espras.org/meeting-calendar/
#PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #MedSky #EuropeanCommunity

New blog post!

ESPRAS - Spearheading Connections Across Europe and Beyond

https://f.mtr.cool/ykdwhiznae

#ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgeons

We hope to see you there.😊

Joint Meeting of ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery. September 3rd - 5th, 2026 Bern, Switzerland
#MedSky #plasticsurgery #strongertogether #espras #europeansurgery #bernexpo #swissplasticsurgery #reconstructivesurgery #chirurgieplastique #medicalconference 🇨🇭

ESPRAS: Who are we?

The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery is a consensus group uniting all the European national societies. https://espras.org/about-espras/

#ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgeons