Finally, cosmetic surgery research has a home

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Plastic surgery in the modern sense has been practiced since the 1800’s, yet some efforts have been lagging in unifying research and development for the improvement of technology and processes and, in some cases, ensuring safety. Today, one center dedicated solely to cosmetic surgery research is being built in the UK. A response to the scandal over PIP breast implants in 2010, the National Institute for Aesthetic Research is a private institution funded partially by breast implant manufacturers who are being asked to donate a portion of every sale. The center’s main priority is improving patient safety during and after surgery.

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PIP implants were filled with unauthorized silicone, resulting in double the rupture rate of other implants. Some women who suffered from these ruptures feel that the research center is a delayed reaction to the medical problems they are facing, as many have had to undergo a second surgery to remove and replace their defective implants. Even Rajiv Grover, President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), echoes these sentiments, saying it is "embarrassing" that the National Institute for Aesthetic Research was the world's first. The industry had apparently been pushing for such a facility for over a decade and only received support for it following the recent scandal.

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Study: Cosmetic surgery may not be helpful for people with psychological issues

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People usually undergo cosmetic surgery to address a range of physical problems. However, a new study shows that many of those who undergo cosmetic surgery have suffered from depression or were emotionally abused, and cosmetic surgery does little for their psychological issues.

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The researchers commissioned by the UK Department of Health found out that patients' psychological conditions could get worse after undergoing a cosmetic procedure. “It is important that patients who are interested in cosmetic surgery, and are known to or appear to have psychological issues, are offered alternative treatments,” the researchers noted.

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The study highlights the need for at-risk patients to become aware of how a cosmetic procedure could affect their mental health and wellbeing. It’s the responsibility of the surgeons to further identify issues underlying each cosmetic procedure request in order to assess whether or not cosmetic surgery is truly needed and which alternative interventions would provide the best outcome for each patient.

The research also emphasizes psychology’s role in cosmetic medicine, particularly in helping surgeons assess which patients may not adjust well psycho-socially after surgery. The findings clearly demonstrate the need to focus on patient screening and education and to examine critical issues linking body image to psychosocial functioning.

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