Neck Assessment: Anatomy, Examination, & Common Pitfalls
Neck assessment is a clinical examination that localizes findings by anatomical regions.
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How to Assess the Brow: Periorbital Unit, Measurements, & Differential Diagnosis
Brow assessment is a clinical process evaluating the periorbital unit for brow ptosis and eyelid function.
60-Second Surgical Snippets, 6 Metacarpal Fixation Tips, & the Sunday Quiz
Also: Surgery vs splinting, fifth metacarpal neck fracture management guide, & 3 recommended reads
Better Clinical Illustrations, 3 Facial Ageing Factors, & ST3 Portfolio + Interview Guide
Also: Facial fat redistribution, retaining ligaments, & facial fat and gravity
How to Assess the Midface: Anatomy, Assessment, & Measurements
Midface assessment defines skeletal support, fat compartments, and mimetic function. Covers anatomy, inspection, palpation, and investigations.
Ageing Face Assessment: Anatomy, Examination, & Planning
Ageing face assessment is an aesthetic diagnosis that identifies anatomical changes, skin quality, and tissue descent.
ST3 Interview: Communication, Clinical, & Structured Interview
How to approach each section of the Plastic Surgery ST3 interview, from clinical decision-making and communication to discussing your own achievements and experience.
ST3 Interview: Format, What to Expect, & Preparation
A practical guide to understanding the Plastic Surgery ST3 interview, planning your revision and preparing effectively for each station.
Eligibility for ST3 and Portfolio Scoring
A practical guide to building your portfolio, securing an interview, and preparing for Plastic Surgery ST3.
How to Assess the Eyelid: Anatomy, Examination, & Measurements
Eyelid assessment evaluates lamellae, margin, and neuromuscular function for diagnosis and treatment. Covers anatomy, examination, and red flags.
How to Assess the Jawline and Chin: Anatomy, Classification, & Investigations
Jawline and chin assessment is a clinical evaluation that determines facial balance, projection, and proportions.
Fat Distribution Assessment: Clinical History, Examination, & Planning
Fat distribution assessment is a clinical evaluation that defines regional and visceral patterns of adiposity.
Remembering Dr Alexander Aslani
Also: Burn injury classification, evidence on excising/grafting burns, & 3 recommended reads.
Make the Call First, 3 Cleft Palate Repair Tips, What's Next on How I Operate?
Also: Furlow palatoplasty, timing of repair, & 3 recommended reads on cleft lip and palate.
3 Plastic Surgery Research Insights, Building a ST3 Prep Guide, & How I Operate Season Finale
Also: AI in scientific studies, 3 interesting reads, & did you like Aesthetics Decisions?
Special Edition: Blepharoplasty vs Brow Lift & the 60-Second Periorbital Assessment
Learn to read the periorbital region as one aesthetic unit, recognise findings that change your plan, & avoid three common assessment traps.
4 Rhinoplasty Tips, Inverted-V Deformity, & Aesthetics Newsletter Releasing Soon
Also: Supporting the nasal tip, lateral osteotomies, & air bubbles in the arterial anastomosis.
Bridging Nerve Gaps, 5 Nerve Repair Tips, & How I Operate with Pedro Cavadas
Also: Operations that start as a bad idea, digital nerve repair guide, & 3 recommended reads.
3 Lymphovascular Principles, ICG Mapping, & Our Specialist Edition Is Almost Here
Also: ICG lymphography, reverse mapping in VLNT, & 3 interesting reads.
Breaking the Rules, 4 Replantation Tips, & the 6-Hour Principle
Also: Snippet from How I Operate, Ischaemia time, & 3 recommended articles.
Bringing Plastics Education Live, 5 Lower Limb Recon Principles, & The 72-Hour Rule
Also: New episode of How I Operate, ALT free flap harvest guide, & 3 recommended lower limb reads.
Updating Plastics Pro, 3 Breast Reconstruction Decisions, & Hall-Findlay on How I Operate
Also: Monthly aesthetics newsletter, free nipple grafts, & 3 breast recon reads.
Teaching Surgery Visually, 4 Hand Surgery Principles, & Zone II Repair
Also: Venous flap reconstruction, snippet from How I Operate, & evidence on Dupuytren’s disease.
Angrigiani on How I Operate, 3 PIA Flap Principles, & Team Updates
Also: What makes someone an expert?, venous outflow, & 3 PIA flap reads.
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Key Notes on Plastic Surgery - Book Review
"Key Notes on Plastic Surgery" is a comprehensive guide to the field of plastic surgery, authored by Adrian Richards and Hywel Dafydd.
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4 Best Resources for Plastic Surgery Residency Interviews.
Online Plastic Surgery interviews resources are the best way to prepare for your residency interview. This article details the best methods and resources to prepare for your ST3 or residency interview.
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