The idea of a nose job without surgery has undeniable appeal for these patients, as well as for those looking for subtle changes without too much downtime.
It was meant to be a healthcare hack to help patients be savvy savers, but price transparency for hospital services, including breast reconstruction, made the process more convoluted and confusing for most, suggested the new study "Hospital Price Transparency Legislation and Published Costs of Breast Reconstruction" in the June edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS).
While liposuction can create meaningful improvements in body contour by targeting stubborn fat, lasting, natural-looking results depend not only on fat removal but also on how the skin responds after surgery. Combining liposuction with a tightening or lifting procedure can improve both the contour and the overall outcome if the skin does not contract well.
"If you want to have a bigger procedure, you may be asked to have time go by or to actually have some of this stuff melted or to go away before you actually get certain procedures."
Patients considering breast reconstruction often struggle to find clear hospital prices online, even though federal rules require hospitals to post them, suggests a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
