ESPRAS

Looks like an excellent day of training.
Great photo too!

JAMA Surgery presents a research letter: "Group-Based Peer Feedback in Surgical Coaching" by Lauren A. Szczygiel, PhD@1, Mary E. Byrnes, PhD, MUP@1, Pasithorn A. Suwanabol, MD, MS@1. Published online December 10, 2025.

In a group coaching model, alternating coach and coachee roles among surgeons promoted vulnerability and collective improvement in #Surgery. ja.ma/45H8a8k

You’ve energised and motivated us too. 👋🏼

Amazing, thank you for educating us.😊

Dr. Mary Hancock McLean was born 165 years ago today. The daughter of a physician, she went on to become a medical missionary, surgeon, the founder of a medical dispensary for low income women, and the first woman admitted to the St. Louis Medical Society.

#WomenInSTEM #MedSky #HistSci ⚕️

📣 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.👏🏼
https://www.bahrs.co.uk/patient-advice/hair-transplant-surgery-checklist/
@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.’
https://surgery.international/barriers-to-female-surgeons-undertaking-complex-surgery/ #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

Witness History - Saving lives after the 2002 Bali bombings - BBC Sounds 'Spray-on skin' was used to treat burns victims after bombings on the Indonesian island.

28 burns victims were taken to Royal Perth Hospital, Australia, where #plasticsurgeon Prof. Fiona Wood worked
She led a team working to save patients suffering between two and 92% body burns using ‘spray-on skin.
Listen here - https://f.mtr.cool/nshnpvrtsl #MedSky #Burns #PlasticSurgery

📣 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,
https://www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/europe-medical-aesthetics-market
#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
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/long-term-complications-of-unknown-injectables #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

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

Trauma Telemedicine Saves Lives Through Real-Time Consultations The spirit of surgical innovation drives patient care in combat settings, powered by collaboration on a worldwide scale.

Trauma Telemedicine Saves Lives Through Real-Time Consultations - 'Our experience has shown that creative solutions often can be found in settings with limited resources.'
https://f.mtr.cool/omnfqohvxg
#MedSky #TeleMedicine #ReconstructiveSurgery #Surgery #WarWounds #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

AI use in breast cancer screening cuts rate of later diagnosis by 12%, study finds Swedish study of 100,000 women found higher rate of early detection, suggesting potential to support radiologists

'The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening reduces the rate of a cancer diagnosis by 12% in subsequent years...'
https://f.mtr.cool/synfuofvqv via @theguardian.com
#MedSky #BreastCancer #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether

The Joint Meeting of the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery & of the Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery takes place from 3rd - 5th September 2026.

https://f.mtr.cool/kxpoquulao

Our latest blog post!

ESPRAS - Spearheading Connections Across Europe and Beyond

https://f.mtr.cool/zwimlfnjck

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

Meeting the Need for Reconstructive Surgery in Palestine (2025-2026)

https://f.mtr.cool/wfnpphcoeg #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgery #Palestine

📣 Call for Abstracts – Joint Meeting ESPRAS & SPS 2026

There’s still time to submit your abstract for the Joint Meeting of ESPRAS & SPS, taking place 3–5 September 2026 at BernExpo, Bern, Switzerland. https://f.mtr.cool/glxwifpnwi

Abstract deadline: 28 February 2026, 23h59

The Surgeon’s Blind Spot: A Narrative Review of Psychological Risks and Assessment Strategies in Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Patients Cosmetic surgery aims to enhance appearance and psychological well-being, and its popularity is rapidly increasing. Cosmetic surgery patients are much more likely to report mental health concerns than other surgical groups, yet clinicians often lack understanding of psychological outcomes and assessment strategies. A literature search was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), and Google Scholar with the keywords “cosmetic surgery”, “aesthetic surgery”, “self-esteem”, “anxiety”, and “body dysmorphia” to evaluate the psychological effects of invasive cosmetic procedures. Additionally, this review evaluates the use of pre-operative psychological assessments within the United Kingdom cosmetic surgery practices. Most studies showed cosmetic surgery improved body image but had limited or no effect on self-esteem. Depression often persisted or worsened postoperatively. Women undergoing breast augmentation were two to three times more likely to die by suicide than other cosmetic surgery patients. Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) consistently experienced no improvement or a decline in psychological well-being after surgery. Pre- and post-operative psychological assessment is essential but underused, with over half of the plastic surgeons in the United Kingdom not routinely screening patients. Standardised assessment guidelines are urgently needed to mitigate psychological harm.

Plastic surgery, psychology and mental health.

https://www.cureus.com/articles/443219-the-surgeons-blind-spot-a-narrative-review-of-psychological-risks-and-assessment-strategies-in-invasive-aesthetic-surgery-patients#!/

#MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #MentalHealth

Great photo!

Very interesting 🤔

Really interesting, thank you 🙏🏼

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

Read more here - https://espras.org/the-sky-is-the-limit-why-espras-is-moving-to-bluesky/
#MedSky #PlasticSurgery #Surgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether