Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
3-D-Printed Templates Aid Mandibular Fracture Repair
MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A three-dimensional (3-D)-printed short-segment template prototype is feasible for management of complex mandibular fractures, according to a study published online April 26 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback, according to a study published online April 14 in Neurosurgery.
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Low-Dose Hyaluronidase Can Remove Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Very low doses of hyaluronidase can remove hyaluronic acid filler nodules, but more rapid resolution is seen with slightly higher doses, according to a study published online April 25 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
THURSDAY, April 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local agencies are holding the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country this Saturday, April 28.
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Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records, Medicare officials said Tuesday.
Patients Prefer Doctors Who Engage in Face-to-Face Visits
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients prefer physicians who engage in face-to-face (F2F) clinic visits, rather than those using an examination room computer (ERC), according to a research letter published online April 19 in JAMA Oncology.
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Newly Designed Pulsed-Dye Laser Found Effective for Rosacea
FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A pulsed-dye laser with a novel 15-mm diameter treatment beam improves the appearance of rosacea, according to a study published online April 10 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Recommendations Developed on Gender Equity in Medicine
MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a position paper published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are provided aimed at addressing gender equity in physician compensation and career advancement opportunities.
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Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Years 
Collagen Supplements Beneficial for Dermal, Bone, Musculoskeletal Health 
Proportion of Minority Patients Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery Increasing 
AI Model Accurate for Predicting Blood Loss in Liposuction 
Nerve Block May Reduce Opioid Use After Pediatric Primary Cleft Palate Repair 
COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for VTE in Patients Undergoing Panniculectomy 
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Restore Facial Volume, Fullness 
FDA Urges Safe Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices 
