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[saras-almanac]

So I know that this is technically the first season of this show where we know going in to season 8 what the storylines will be--at least in general broad strokes and I am so excited! There's literally so many different ways things can play out and I can't wait!

Bobby and Athena -- I actually feel like as a relationship we didn't see this develop much because they literally went from like a date in season 1 to making out in between fire trucks in season 2 and engaged a few episodes later so I absolutely loved the idea of Athena's fear in season 7 of "What do we have when we're not running around?" I hope that they explore that a little more in the idea of "What does our life look like if/when we're not working?" Plus Bobby not being Captain anymore is such an interesting personal story because he literally only came back to being a Captain because he felt like he had a debt to pay. But now it's up to him to really choose whether he still wants to be an active captain or not... (Obviously he won't be Captain forever and I have Thoughts on where I want these characters to go lol) But the comedy gold of him being a tech advisor on a show is hilarious and I genuinely wouldn't be upset if it lasts a long time and then the actor keeps showing up at the fire house after the fact.

I am not a huge fan of Athena's storylines because it's really hard to root for cops in general but also she has abused her power so many times with no thoughts, but maybe MAYBE this idea with reuniting with that man from her past could be a change of, hey things are not as black and white. (I still understand why they framed Athena begins the way they did, but I think it would have been a much bigger impact to have let the man go because he turned his life around and became such a positive influence. But that's just me.)

Also give them more comedy storylines! The cruise ship stuff is one of my favorite things ever with Athena trying to solve a murder but also not wanting to be left alone with Bobby while Bobby is like "I think my wife is avoiding me." Comedy gold and I loved it. Give me them moving in to a neighborhood with HOAs and ridiculous neighborly gossip that they're always investigating and spying but like the lowest stakes possible. (Like the garbage spying Bobby and Michael did that one episode, just not always leading to a secret underground plastic surgeon.) Just give them fun stuff to do. Please.

Hen and Chimney -- I absolutely that this season is set up to sort of test that relationship in a way. Because Chimney and Maddie took in Mara as the sweetest thing to do, but how do they manage this now that Mara is putting down roots. I feel like this is something that is going to lead to a lot of emotions on both sides because Chimney's not trying trying to take Mara away but I also feel like that's going to play on the fears / feelings of Hen and Karen not having security with their children. (But it will be a happy conclusion with Mara back at Henren's as a family because I will be sad if it becomes this idea of "maybe Mara is better off with Madney" just because Henren have gone through that so many times!)

Maddie and Chimney--would love to see them talking about the future of their family, are they having more kids, do they even want more kids? They've never talked about it and I think taking Mara in is the perfect excuse for them to bring it up, have those discussions that I feel like they've never been that great at having. And give them the wedding reception they deserve! Just let them be happy and in love.

Eddie... what can't the do with Eddie this season? Of all the characters, he has had the least amount of growth / development in the show. He's stagnant, unchanged, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but it's that he's been put in situations where there should have been some growth or change but it's never actually happened. I still think of Lena calling Eddie out on being a terrible friend (which is why I actually don't think he hangs out much with the rest of the firefam because he is incredibly self-centered so much and completely unaware of it.) I really want this separation with Chris to force him to deal with Shannon's death and everything that led up to that--he ran away from his responsibilities as a parent and a partner, he just moves passed anything that's difficult for him until it seemingly works out again, or just acts like nothing's wrong. I just want to see some development for him--I'd take anything at this point lol. I want him to acknowledge his flaws and failings and then work through them, because that's where the story lies--whether that's through reconnecting with his religious roots or deconstructing, or intensive grief counselling and therapy. And no romantic relationships for him this year. Part of his growth NEEDS to be that having a romantic partner is not going to "fix him" or "cure him" and apart from having sex with the women, he never seems to be happy in those relationships. Now that could be him being aromantic or just putting way too much pressure on every relationship to immediately be lived in and like his rose-colored view of his marriage to Shannon--which shockily doesn't happen because the women are not Shannon?

Buck, my boy, I am so excited for this season for him! I feel like they might be leaning into the potential of an ADHD diagnosis for him--just purely based on the slow-mo, overstimulated shot of the camera slowly zooming in on his face. And the idea of that on top of him just realizing and discovering his bisexuality could be a really interesting storyline to explore. Sort of a parallel to Buck Begins of him "not knowing what being Buck means" again but different. It's less he doesn't know who he is but he's just gotten so much new information about himself and he's struggling to place the pieces and how much that changes his perception of himself--if it does.

Add that to his new relationship with Tommy, the story that could come of that! Or literally any potential hurdle a new relationship deals with. They were both so open and vulnerable when they had that conversation but it's not a stretch to think that Buck might pull back a bit from sharing that stuff with Tommy because he's so terrified of being too much and/or being abandoned. And even if Tommy tells Buck he's not, there's a very good chance that Buck just won't be able to believe him. Or their hurdles could just be general communication issues or realizing they have different communication styles or moving in together. Or it could be the giddy excitement of being in this new, fun relationship might mean they've moved away from some of those more heavier topics. So many options!

The absolute only thing I don't want is any form of jealousy on Tommy's part that's because he's dating a bisexual. I don't see them going that route and how regressive and bi-phobic it is, but that's my least favorite thing ever in the limited bisexual representation we have and that would genuinely upset me. Totally fine if Tommy has jealousy based on his insecurities--like why would Buck be serious about him, maybe it's too soon to settle down, maybe it's just Buck is so effortlessly charming that it's sometimes hard for Tommy. All totally fine, even if I would prefer that to not be the case.

All this to say, I'm so excited and literally want to both see how this season plays out and also write every version of this!

[saturnsorbits]

Spent the whole afternoon at A&E and now all I can think about is Hospital AU Bakusquad…

Kirishima is in paediatrics.

A giant of a man, who everyone assumes (or hopes) is a physio or maybe even cardiology, but is most often seen with his hair in odd pigtails or butterfly clips, the tattoos on his forearms partially coloured in with bold felt tip. His mega-watt smile and calm, protective demeanour has both kids and parents seeking out his warmth and it isn’t uncommon to hear calls asking when ‘Dr Ei’ is going to be back on the ward. His office is littered with drawings from his patients and thank you cards from their parents - and it isn’t uncommon to see the odd scrawled phone number appear on the edge of a post it note that has somehow found its way into the pocket of his scrubs or coat.

Kaminari is a radiology tech.

He specialised because he thought he’d have a higher chance of seeing tits in his day-to-day work life, but stayed when he discovered his unexpected talent of reading radiographs. He’s got an eye for it, a weird knack that has his final year professor outright refusing to let him pivot to midwifery or plastics. He doesn’t mind so much these days. He’s the life of the department, with an easy going charisma that lures his, often anxious, patients back to relative calm and a manner that makes him more than approachable. ‘Ask Kaminari’ are often the first words spoken in front of a grainy X-Ray, his name the first on patients lips who have been seen by him before.

Mina is a specialist paramedic.

Trained to the highest level alongside Bakugo in med school, Mina decided surgery was just a little too detached for her liking - choosing instead to be the front line for those in an emergency. She likes the rush, the adrenaline filled afternoons that rely on her quick thinking and flawless bedside manner, but she also likes the breaks. Some of her favourite rides are booked appointments ferrying over the resident old dear for her routine CT scan and she’s a favourite amongst the frequent riders. The urgent care staff love her, knowing that they’re getting the best possible hand off when they see her bubblegum curls bounce through the doors, gloved hands gripping the stretcher as she reels off seamless histories and reassurances.

Sero is in orthopedics.

Having undergone his own elbow arthroplasty as a young adult, he knew exactly what he wanted to specialise in even before he started his first year of rotations. By his graduation, he had co-published a series of papers, pioneering a new innovative surgical fix for adolescent joint restoration that involved a veterinary technique using medical grade fishing wire. Despite this, he is humble to his core and steadfastly patient focuses where others may have sought out further research possibilities. His youthful demeanour makes him popular, despite his shyness, oh, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s absolutely smoking hot (and oblivious) either.

Bakugo is an ER Doctor.

It was certain that Bakugo was going far. Graduating top of his class, it was a sure thing that he would become one of the leading surgeons of his generation… Only for him to join the emergency department instead. Longing for a challenge, there are no safer hands in the department than his. Called in for the more harrowing and difficult cases, what he lacks in bedside manner is made up for easily in skill. He is blunt in demeanour and easy to anger, but ask any of the nurses in A&E and they’ll tell you all of that vanishes as soon as a child walks through the door. He has a cult following among the staff, nurses who long to crack his impenetrable shell and get to the gooey stuff they know is underneath and who can blame them? They’ve seen him shirtless in the overnight rooms.

[ambiguouspuzuma]

Crooked

They identified the body by her dental records. Her bag was full of them.

"Well, she was definitely some kind of dentist." Detective Sidwell dropped the copies back to the desk. "That should make the identification easier."

"Dr Jane Doe." Sidwell's colleague, Detective Lita, was inspecting the other crime scene photographs. The gory ones. "With a nice big cavity, it seems - carved right in the middle of her chest. She bled out all over the place, although she'd probably say that's because she didn't floss."

"What are we thinking for our suspects?" Sidwell asked, ignoring the jokes. One of them had to stay professional, to focus on the job at hand - and somehow that burden always seemed to fall to him. "A colleague? Patient?"

"No, it looks pretty frenzied to me."

"I'm serious."

Lita took a moment to think it through. "I don't see it, to be honest. I know people hate going to the dentist, but not to the point of murder. In fact, I'll bet you it's nothing to do with her job at all. Dentists can get stabbed for the same reasons as anybody else, right? A fight over her love-life, a mugging gone wrong, heading down the wrong alley at the wrong time, that sort of thing."

"I'll take that action," Sidwell said, holding her to the bet. Professionalism had its merits, but the job could get pretty bleak if they didn't find their own ways to keep things light. "What's your wager? Buy me a coffee?"

"Sure, you can pick me up a latté from the new place downtown." Lita smiled her crooked smile, her teeth stained brown from coffees past. No sugar, though. I wouldn't want to be disrespectful."

With his compensation agreed, Sidwell knuckled down to work on the case. He knew he'd need to do the lion's share of the investigation, as he always did, and the bets were a way of getting something out of it. Or motivating Lita to put a shift in, when it looked like things weren't going her way. She wasn't often too focused on following up leads, but could roll her sleeves up when a bet was in the balance.

Theirs was an unusual partnership, and certainly not an equal one. Lita's lack of professionalism extended far beyond the jokes, and Sidwell often felt that she was less of a help than a liability. He was left to follow up forensics requests she'd forgotten to send, rewrite notes which she'd misplaced on the landfill site that she called a desk, and generally carry her through the working day.

She sometimes apologised, or thanked him with a drink, but showed no sign of trying to be better. Even on this case, charged with catching a murderer, she seemed disinterested in the details. A savaged corpse was enough motivation for Sidwell to chase down every suspect, and he wondered what exactly it would take to capture Lita's attention in the same way. If even this case failed to move her, he didn't understand why she'd wanted to become a cop in the first place.

"Tell me again," Lita asked. "You think she was some sort of orthodontist?"

"A rogue one, according to these reports. She messed up people's teeth intentionally, just so they wouldn't match their dental records. That's why she had so many in her bag. It looks like some local crime ring hired her to sort out their goons, so that they'd never be identified if they were killed."

It had been a tough one for Sidwell to get his head around - it felt like getting laser eye surgery to make yourself more short-sighted, or asking a plastic surgeon to add more wrinkles to your forehead, but it did seem to make sense from the perspective of a killer. If teeth could be reshaped at will, anybody on the system could be fitted with a brand new set, removing any prospect of a match. It was certainly easier than having to dissolve them.

He hadn't realised how often the police relied upon dental records to identify bodies - especially those who'd been disposed of carefully, with the rest of the face disfigured and hands removed - or quite how malleable those patterns were. It was like if there was a whole industry for designer fingerprints or DNA, shaping perfect whorls and helixes, and the state still treated them like unique identifiers. How many past matches had they missed because of Jane Doe's meddling? Even she could be on their database somewhere, hidden behind an unrecognisable overbite.

"A heterodontist, if you will." Lita brought him back to the present.

"No."

"I didn't realise the mob had a dental plan. So what are we thinking? One of the grunts saw their disappearance coming, and swung by to give her a stainless steel filling?"

"This feels like a professional hit. Maybe the higher-ups, if she knew too much. But either way, this isn't just a random attack, right? She's not been murdered for something unrelated to all those murders she helped to cover up. You have to concede that would be too big of a coincidence."

"Yeah, yeah, I know what you're saying," she conceded, hands up in mock surrender. "I'll buy you your drink. Where do you want to go?"

Even then she dragged her feet. Lita made him wait outside whilst she went back to get her jacket, then spilt his coffee at the first attempt and had to go back to the counter to replace it. Sidwell might think her a sore loser, if she wasn't like this about literally everything. Even when he finally had the cup in his hand, he suspected that she'd somehow got his order wrong.

"What's in this drink?" He recoiled at the first sip, but went back for a second. It wasn't unpleasant, exactly - just unexpected. Notes of almond, and something he couldn't quite place. "You just asked for normal milk, right?"

She shook her head. "I added a couple of shots. You deserve a little treat."

"That's not going to be good for my teeth."

"I'm sure our victim will forgive you." Lita grinned, as if to prove his point. "You're the one who was right about her, so you're allowed a little indulgence."

Sidwell tried to be polite, to set an example to her as much as anything. No wonder she'd been at the counter for longer than usual. The coffee wasn't awful, if he ignored the other flavours. Was this what she went for every day? He wondered if the sugar was to blame for her performance, which alternated from erratic to lethargic, like a hyper child who crashed in the afternoons.

Lita watched him drink in silence for a while, then seemed to find the courage for a question.

"Do you think that I'm incompetent?"

Sidwell weighed it up - probably for a second too long. So this was why she'd wanted them to grab a drink together, one way or another. She needed to talk about her career, away from the precinct. "I wouldn't use that word."

"So what word would you use?" she pressed. "Competent?"

"Well... okay, maybe not. Sorry."

Lita nodded. "No, that's good to hear. It'll work on the next guy."

"Huh? Are you transferring from the squad?" Sidwell tried to feign dismay, but knew that she'd always been the better liar. "Is this goodbye?"

"Sure," she said. "Call it a leaving drinks."

"You don't want something?" He gestured with his cup before another deep sip. "Gods, this is potent stuff."

"Only the best for my old partner." She sat back, watching him with something almost like nostalgia in her eyes. "A way of apologising, I suppose. How many of our cases have I delayed, or outright obstructed?"

"Oh, I wouldn't say obstructed," Sidwell told her, trying to find something nice to say. The truth was that she'd often been as much a hindrance as a help, and he'd be glad to get a better partner in her place. "That suggests that you were doing it on purpose. You were just... there's a lot to learn. I'm sure that you've always tried your best."

"That's right," Lita said, although she didn't seem too worried about it. "And if criminals profited from my mistakes, even the failed prosecutions, that's just because I was learning the ropes."

"Yes, I'm sure it's something like that." It didn't sound great when she said it. They were supposed to be detectives. Not for the first time, Sidwell wondered how she'd earnt such a sacred responsibility, or why she'd even wanted it. "But that's why you have a partner. To support you."

"Like you've almost solved this dentist case, all on your own."

"Almost, yeah."

"And you're sure it was a professional hit, from the group she did the work for? There's nothing I say that can persuade you otherwise?"

"I'm sorry, but no," Sidwell said. "You can check out the other angles if you like, and I'd never dissuade you from doing so, but I'm pretty convinced by my current leads. Why, do you know anything you haven't shared?"

"Of course not," Lita said, lying through her crooked teeth. Had he ever noticed quite how bad they were? "You've won me over. That's why we're here, right? I'm sure your theory is correct, and you'll get their names in due course. You just enjoy the rest of your drink to celebrate. Like I said, you deserve it - every last sip."

[answersfromzestual]

Can I have top surgery and be overweight? The Truth.

I am here to clear things about being overweight and top surgery (aka double mastectomy).

Can I have chest surgery if I am overweight? Blanket answer, yes you can.

HOWEVER, let's talk about some things first.

As soon as we peek under my blanket statement, most doctors will not want to touch you if you are too far outside their BMI index. Sounds like a preference, right? I mean, true, but they are a business and, like any other business, can refuse service for any reason. Especially when your life is in their hands.

The BMI index is followed to a degree by most plastic surgerons. This index is not to body shame you in this case. It is strictly for medical reasons. There are many medical reasons to refuse the surgery.

As you lay flat on your back, your own weight presses on your lungs and heart. This can actually cause damage your heart and lungs and also restrict your breathing even further.

Anesthesia issues are a lot deeper than most people realize. It is not just a harmless gas to keep you asleep. Anesthesia is poisonous to us, and it does more harm to your body the longer you are under its direct effect. Also, the more you weigh, the more they have to use. The best anesthesiologists in the world probably would have a hard time with this, especially depending on how long you can potentially be under. The more you weigh means more tissue they need to work with and extra time can mean complications not only while under the drug but can cause many complications after the procedure is done, and even when you wake up. Issues include headaches/migranes, intense nausea, vertigo like symptoms, having a hard time passing urine, lack of gross and fine motor functions, brain functions, paralysis, coma, and death.

Blood flow issues for people who are overweight are a real risk. The skin has stretched over time , and more skin, along with viable tissue, is thinner, with less of a blood supply being delivered to the skin and tissues itself.

Being overweight also means your skin is stretched and no longer has the same elasticity as if you were not overweight. This thin skin is easy to pull apart/tear.

Time in the operating room, more is not better. The longer you are being operated on, the more complications can occur during the procedure and during the healing process. (This is also a general risk)

Upping complications means more likely needing revisions. Plastic surgerons take this into consideration for your health. Insurance probably won't shell out for the same operation twice because of the views on transitioning lead to a lot of "this is just cosmetic."

Diabetes exponentially increases risk of infection and potential necrosis and gangrene (death of tissue).

You are a living canvas for the plastic surgeron(s), your results reflect highly on them. They want the best results for you, but they also have a reputation to upkeep.

If the surgeon gives a condition they consider reasonable and the patient does not produce results near their actual target BMI, which tends to be more liberal than the numbers that are thrown around, the surgeon can question the patients ability to be able to take care of themselves and adhere to the strict rules given for post operative care. A surgeon can also think "does this person want it bad enough if they can't do this request?". They may not say that out loud, but they may think it.

The heavier you are, the harder it is on your body to heal because the extra work your body needs to do to do daily tasks, let alone extra tasks yet also rest.

You do not realize how much and how often you use your chest muscles. Getting out of bed without being able to lift yourself up is really a thing. Using those muscles in some cases can cause rips and tears of stitches, tissues, and muscles.

Surgeons will give you realistic, cis-like results with your chest, this may mean you will not have a flat chest, they may perform more of a reduction than a double mastectomy. Surgeons will make your chest look proportional to your body, hence another surgery if you do lose weight.

Do they want you to have bad results? This is a physical correction to make a positive mental impact if you have bad results post-op. This may not really fulfill the function of procedures purpose to help you like your body.

Doctors want to know you want this surgery, so if they give you a time frame and you don't meet their goals, that's fair. You may have seen your day to day but the surgeron didn't and doesn't care. To them, you didn't meet their goals/ requirements. No surgeon wants to lose their job, role, or status.

Surgeons only want what's best for your health. It's not a shaming conspiracy, it's literally just biology.

Waiting sucks, we know. But what sucks more is that having bad results, you will have forever and potentially risking your life.

Source List:

Anesthesia 1

Anesthesia 2

Anesthesia 3

Anesthesia and Obesity

Surgery 1

Surgery 2

Post Op Risk

Minimal use of being overweight during a procedure personal experience.

P.s: I tried to use respectful and professional terms and wording. If anything is offensive, please let me know in my ask box, and I will fix it.

Stay Safe

Stay Golden Everyone ✌️ 💙 💜

[mtgc858]

Yet another Villian/Incident lol

"The missing face Incident"

Og Name: Oscar Mayler/Or goes by the surgeon the most

Oscar worked for a popular medical service, mostly in the surgeon department and was well known. However he always seemed off at work, knowing a bit too much about the human body and especially plastic surgery. Often making "concerning" comments to his assistants like "You know, It would be real easy to swap out someones face with another, maybe that explains how some murders seam like they never existed" and other comments.

One day a notorious Serial killer (name unknown for now) was brought in as Oscar was tasked with inspecting his corpse on how he "died" however turned out....NOPE he wasn't dead and was pretending to hopefully kill another victim however he met the WRONG guy...or the right- cause instead of being threatened, Oscar was impressed and offered a deal that he would help him escape with a "new face" which he agreed as another docter entered to assist but cause they where a witness, it was a perfect target.

So within hours (and a lot of screaming)...The killer now had a new face thanks to Oscars talent and he put the face of the serial killer onto the new body and let him get out scott free. However after analyzing the "killers body" they found new scars and stitches which lead to Oscar. But before cops could catch him, he "disappeared" leaving his favorite song playing behind "Pure imagination".

Oscar was never EVER found again...well as a human cause shortly after his run, the same serial killer confronted him to thank him....before both where attacked by a monster(Trollge) and only the serial killer escaped alive which when Oscar woke up, he was new and reborn as he now appears in hospitals at night and hunts people that try to get plastic surgery or surgery in general and mutilates then brutally.

The missing tooth was a result with on patient fighting back and knocking his tooth out which the damage was so bad that when he came back to live after dying a different time, it never grew back. He makes a mental note to attack that person who caused that to his sinister mug.

The Tcf have interviewed him before as they had a theory that he was involved with Dr [Redacted] aka Doll's disappearance but he claims he didn't but the theory still stands. And the Serial killer is still being tracked down as the Docter that got attacked is being taken care of with massive medical surgery.

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And that's Oscar everyone! LOL I based him off of my favorite Villian in Castle(The crime murder mystery series) which was a plastic surgeon

Anyway hope you enjoy him^^

[mariacallous]

Even before this week’s deadly hospital blast, Gaza’s health system was already on the brink of collapse. At least 3,700 Palestinians in Gaza have been declared dead since the beginning of the Israeli-Hamas war, and an estimated 12,000 have been injured, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Gaza’s health system has faced a huge influx of emergency patients, while at the same time suffering the effects of bombardment and having utilities cut.

On October 13, the Israeli military told everyone in the north of Gaza to evacuate. This created an impossible situation for hospitals filled with patients who were too unwell to be moved. The World Health Organization said the evacuation order was a “death sentence” for the sick and injured.

“The whole health system is collapsing around us,” says Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a plastic surgeon with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) who is working in Gaza at Al-Shifa Hospital, the biggest medical facility in the Gaza Strip, located in Gaza City. He paints a picture of a system stripped down to the bare bones.

The orthopedic department has run out of the pins and rods needed to stabilize fractures, Abu-Sittah says. The water pressure has become too weak to run the sterilization machines that disinfect equipment, meaning the hospital staff are forced to rely on a chemical antiseptic that hasn’t been commonly used for decades. There are no ventilators available. There is not even enough room for the injured in the hospital. “There is no more space or mattresses to put the wounded on in the corridors,” says Abu-Sittah. Health care staff are exhausted and are struggling to deal with the overwhelming number of injured.

On October 18, Abu-Sittah helped treat a patient with a wound that had become infected and septic. But with all operating rooms full, doctors could not treat it in time, and the patient will lose a leg as a result.

Since Israel blocked access to electricity in Gaza more than a week ago, hospitals have been relying on backup generators. Now they’re running dangerously low on fuel. The United Nations Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported on Wednesday that Gaza’s Ministry of Health is redistributing fuel from other public facilities to keep hospital generators running. “They’re running out of everything,” says Zaher Sahloul, the president of MedGlobal, an NGO that is supporting medical facilities in Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that without electricity, “hospitals risk turning into morgues.”

Surgeons at Al-Shifa Hospital are operating without painkillers, according to Christos Christou, the international president of MSF. MSF team members say that they have “heard wounded patients screaming in pain.”

Al-Shifa is currently working at more than 600 percent over capacity, its director-general Muhammad Abu Salmiya said in an editorial published in The Lancet on October 18. The same day, Abu Salmiya told the Associated Press that the “hospital’s generators would run out within hours.”

Chris Hanger, a spokesperson for the ICRC, told WIRED that surgeons at Al-Shifa Hospital are working 24 hours a day to care for the wounded. “They have told us that the whole system is on its knees as they try and triage patients, but there is no way to manage the number of casualties,” he says. “All surgical theaters are occupied.”

Northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital is receiving “mostly burnt-out bodies, bodies full of shrapnel, mutilated bodies of women and children,” says Sahloul, who is in regular contact with Hussam Abu Safiya, MedGlobal’s lead doctor in northern Gaza. Almost all of their victims are women and children, Sahloul says.

Another concern is that the sheer number of dead bodies may lead to a disease outbreak. “The hospital is overflowing with dead bodies,” Sahloul says. Abu Safiya, the doctor working in northern Gaza, is worried that decomposing bodies will contaminate water and cause a disease outbreak.

On October 18, all five of Gaza’s wastewater treatment plants had been forced to shut down due to a lack of power, according to the UN Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. Al-Shifa Hospital is burying bodies in mass graves.

With limited resources, caring for the most severely injured people has been prioritized. That means patients requiring continuous treatment for cancer and other diseases can no longer be cared for. The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, located to the south of Gaza City, is on the brink of shutting down, meaning all 9,000 cancer patients in the Gaza Strip will be left without care. “Many of these people will die,” says Sahloul. “Not from the bombing, but from the lack of access to critical medications.”

Following US president Joe Biden’s talks with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it was announced on October 19 that 20 trucks with humanitarian relief deliveries will be allowed to cross the Egypt-Gaza border, carrying food, water, and medical supplies. The aid will start moving Friday at the earliest, according to the White House.

In the meantime, Gaza’s health system will continue to crumble and casualties will continue to rise. Hospitals are so stretched that doctors aren’t able to prevent patients’ from dying, Abu-Sittah says. “You are just an emergency department where people come, and if they are going to survive, they survive, and if they are not, they are dead.”

[menlove]

not sure how much traction this will get but! I just got top surgery friday and here's a short list of things I either wish I was told or wish was talked about more that might help some others!

you have to be so so so careful with what meds you take in the month/weeks leading up to surgery. I fucked up and got mine delayed by over a month because my adhd mixed up ibuprofen and tylenol. check the packet they give you a million times and if you're unsure about absolutely anything, ask. but in general: tylenol is the only pain med that's okay to take in the week leading up to surgery. be honest about alcohol/drug use because there's specific instructions for those as well.

a lot of insurances will need you to make sure it's coded as gender affirming surgery rather than plastic surgery or they won't cover as much of it. make sure you ask your insurance if there's anything like that that might screw you over later.

if you have a chronic condition like I do (type 1 diabetes) you and your surgeon might find it best if you stay overnight. if not, you'll likely be sent home day of so make sure you have a responsible adult that can drive you to and from your surgery.

if you are fat, that is totally okay and there's plenty of surgeons that will work with you. however, make sure your surgeon/hospital doesn't have a bmi/weight limit. it's bullshit and completely unfair, but you may have to look elsewhere (I'm lucky and my surgeon was amazing about that). besides, they probably aren't very good at their job if they have that and you'll find better care with another surgeon anyway

speaking of being fat and getting top surgery, ofc it's all personal preference, but I'd really recommend considering leaving some fat on your chest. fat cis men have some fat on their chests and it's easy for it to look concave if your surgeon removes all the fat. discuss some options w your surgeon and look up post op pics of other fat people that have had top surgery to find stuff similar to what you're going for!

they are going to put you on strong pain meds after, probably oxycodone. if you have a history of addiction or a family history, be aware of that and talk to your doctor about other options if you would rather not take it. if you've never taken oxy before, nausea is a super common symptom so you can totally ask your doctor to prescribe you an anti nausea medication to take alongside it. it doesn't always 100% help so I would also recommend making sure you don't take it on an empty stomach.

honestly, for me the pain hasn't reached above a 6. everyone is different ofc but it's a very dull achey sort of pain. the worst parts, according to me and others I've known who've gotten top surgery, are: nausea, itching, fatigue, constipation, the drainage tubes tugging (and if you don't have gauze under them like I do, chafing), and for me I've started to get back pain from having to sleep sitting up

have a ton of pillows on hand because you're going to have to sleep sitting almost the entire way up on your back. it sucks.

have easy to open and grab snacks piled up! even if you have someone around to help you, sometimes you won't have an appetite for a whole meal and it's always nice to still be independent

speaking of constipation, invest in some milk of magnesia or ask for medication to be prescribed to help you with it. the anasthesia and oxy are gonna work together to make you miserable on that front.

drink plenty of water! make it fun w packets if you have to but your body just went through major trauma and you're going to need it

every surgeon/hospital has different instructions. I see a lot of these posts and they'll list certain things as total fact that are completely contradictory to what I've been told and what my boyfriend was told when he got his. this isn't to say either one is correct, but in general take these posts with a grain of salt and go with whatever your surgeon/hospital instructs you to do. especially as far as exercise, arm movement, showering, etc is concerned.

[fatherfigurefusion]

Randomly generating Ultimate Talents for the DRDT cast and ranking them on how fitting they are (DRDT Edition):

Teruko Tawaki- Ultimate Pet Therapist

6/10: I can kind of see this. She probably would have a particular attachment to black alley cats.

Xander Matthews- Ultimate Jockey

8/10: I can easily see Xander's aggressively-British self as a jockey! Also, animal-lovers Xanruko? Yes please!

Eden Tobisa- Ultimate Student

10/10: She's already a massive goody-two-shoes (/pos), so this talent would be perfect for her!

Hu Jing- Ultimate Lucky Student

7/10: I swear to god, Hu always seems to get the protagonist's talents in these wheel swaps! Hu with Teruko's luck would also lead to some delicious ANGST!

J Moreno- Ultimate Matchmaker

5/10: J with Whit's wardrobe is a VERY cursed image! But I can't really see J concerning themselves with romance.

Veronika Grebenschikova- Ultimate Clockmaker

9/10: Steampunk Veronika would be an awesome design concept!

David Chiem- Ultimate Special Effects Artist

4/10: While David may have the theatre kid energy, I feel like David's angst comes from him being thrust into the spotlight, so I can't really see him managing the stage tech.

Arturo Giles- Ultimate Personal Stylist

10/10: Possibly the most fitting talent for Arturo apart from Plastic Surgeon!

Levi Fontana- Ultimate Inspirational Speaker

6/10: As much as Levi is more of an actions guy than a words guy, the opportunity for Huvi as TeruVid is the concept ever! He would look dapper in a suit that he would unbutton when his secret inevitably comes out!

Ace Markey- Ultimate Zither Player

3/10: Ace doesn't really give me "music" vibes, let alone "zither player" vibes.

Min Jeung- Ultimate Rebel

9/10: Xander/Min talentswaps are freaking awesome, and character parallels real!

Whit Young- Ultimate Chemist

8/10: I'm just picturing Whit in one of those punny graphic tees with periodic elements spelling out a phrase!

Charles Cuevas- Ultimate Horror Fanatic

6/10: While Charles' hemophobia would be a massive handicap in this talent, I'd imagine that he would be a particular snobbish critic who'd look down on all other genres.

Arei Nageishi- Ultimate Art Forger

9/10: Arei's personality and backstory owes very well to a criminal talent!

Nico Hakobyan- Ultimate Bowler

7/10: All I can think about is @weightedblankettt's talentswapped Nico with Arei's personality and talent!

Rose Lacroix- Ultimate Plastic Surgeon

9/10: I can easily picture Rose working as a back-alley plastic surgeon to help support her family, with her photographic memory making her a surgery master.

[roycompro]

What Are the Risks and Benefits of Getting a Hair Transplant in Turkey vs. the UK?

Deciding to undergo a hair transplant is a major step, and for many, choosing the right location is crucial to achieving the desired results. The UK and Turkey are two popular destinations for hair transplants, each offering unique advantages and some potential risks. Understanding the pros and cons of each can help you make an informed decision. Here’s an in-depth look at the benefits and risks associated with hair transplants in Turkey compared to the UK.

 1. Cost Differences: UK vs. Turkey

When comparing costs, hair transplant UK cost vs Turkey shows a significant difference. In the UK, prices for hair transplants typically range between £5,000 and £15,000, depending on the number of grafts and the clinic. These higher costs are often attributed to strict regulations, quality control, and high operational expenses.

In Turkey, however, hair transplants are notably more affordable, with prices generally between £1,500 and £4,000. Turkey’s lower operational expenses, combined with a highly competitive hair restoration industry, have made it a global hub for affordable hair transplants. This price difference allows patients on a budget to access high-quality hair restoration services, provided they select a reputable clinic.

Risk: While Turkey offers lower prices, some clinics may cut corners to keep costs down, leading to a risk of subpar quality or compromised patient care. It’s essential to thoroughly research Turkish clinics, especially if they advertise extremely low prices.

Benefit: For patients who are budget-conscious, Turkey provides an opportunity to undergo a high-quality procedure at a fraction of the cost in the UK. Many Turkish clinics offer all-inclusive packages covering flights, accommodation, and post-op care, making it a convenient choice for international patients.

 2. Surgeons’ Expertise and Clinic Standards

In the UK, clinics must meet strict regulations and quality standards, often with surgeons who have specific qualifications in dermatology, plastic surgery, or hair restoration. This adherence to professional standards is ensured by bodies like the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS) or the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which promote patient safety and best practices in surgical procedures.

Turkey, on the other hand, is known for a high volume of hair transplants, with many clinics and surgeons specializing exclusively in this area. While many Turkish surgeons are highly experienced, the healthcare regulation system is more lenient compared to the UK. Thus, while top-tier Turkish clinics maintain exceptional quality, there is a range of standards across clinics in Turkey.

Risk: Patients may encounter variability in surgeon qualifications and clinic standards in Turkey. Clinics with less-experienced surgeons or lax quality control measures could result in inconsistent results.

Benefit: Turkey’s focus on hair transplants means many clinics employ highly skilled, specialized surgeons who have performed thousands of procedures. In the UK, the regulatory standards add an extra layer of assurance, particularly for those who value stringent quality control.

 3. Patient Volume and Personalization of Care

UK clinics often limit the number of patients they see each day to ensure personalized attention and high-quality care. With lower patient volumes, patients benefit from one-on-one consultations, individualized treatment plans, and detailed post-operative support. This approach aligns with the higher costs associated with UK clinics, as patients receive attentive care throughout the process.

Turkey, due to its popularity and affordability, generally treats more patients daily. Some clinics may handle 20 to 30 patients in a single day, focusing on efficiency and providing lower-cost packages. While this allows for cost savings, high patient volume can sometimes reduce the level of personalization patients receive. That said, many top-tier clinics in Turkey limit daily patient numbers to ensure quality.

Risk: High patient volumes at some Turkish clinics may lead to less personalized care, as doctors and medical teams have limited time for each patient.

Benefit: In both the UK and Turkey, choosing a reputable clinic that prioritizes individualized attention and lower patient volumes can mitigate this risk. Turkish clinics with small patient groups still offer personalized care at a more affordable price point.

 4. Aftercare and Follow-Up Support

Aftercare is a critical aspect of hair transplant success, affecting healing and the final outcome. UK clinics often offer comprehensive aftercare services, including regular follow-ups, post-op care consultations, and accessible support for any questions or complications that may arise during the recovery period.

Turkish clinics provide detailed aftercare instructions, and many high-quality clinics offer post-op services in collaboration with international partners or through telemedicine. However, follow-up appointments after returning home may be limited unless the patient arranges for additional care locally.

Risk: For patients traveling from the UK to Turkey, aftercare support might be less accessible once they return home, particularly if the clinic does not offer international post-op services.

Benefit: UK patients who select a Turkish clinic offering thorough post-op instructions, and potentially telemedicine follow-up options, can still achieve successful aftercare. Some Turkish clinics even offer partnerships with UK-based providers to support aftercare needs.

 5. Potential Language Barriers and Communication

In the UK, all communication, from the initial consultation to post-op instructions, is conducted in English. This ensures that patients fully understand the procedure, risks, and aftercare requirements, which can reduce anxiety and promote a more transparent experience.

In Turkey, most reputable clinics are accustomed to international patients and provide multilingual staff or translators, particularly for English-speaking patients. However, some patients may encounter communication issues, especially in clinics without dedicated English-speaking coordinators.

Risk: Language barriers could impact the patient’s understanding of the procedure and aftercare if the clinic does not provide adequate translation services.

Benefit: By selecting a clinic in Turkey that offers English-speaking support staff, patients can ensure clear communication throughout the process, from consultation to aftercare.

 6. Results and Quality of Outcomes

The ultimate goal of a hair transplant is a natural, long-lasting result. Both UK and Turkish clinics are capable of delivering excellent outcomes, provided they are well-established and employ experienced surgeons. In the UK, high regulatory standards and patient-focused care can contribute to a higher likelihood of consistent, high-quality results.

Turkish clinics, particularly those with experienced teams and advanced technology, also achieve excellent results. Many clinics in Turkey specialize exclusively in hair transplants, leading to well-honed skills and advanced techniques. However, the wide range of clinic quality in Turkey means outcomes can vary more significantly than in the UK.

Risk: Selecting a low-cost or high-volume clinic in Turkey could lead to lower-quality outcomes, including issues like unnatural hairlines or uneven graft placement.

Benefit: Choosing a reputable clinic, regardless of location, with a proven track record and qualified surgeons can yield high-quality, natural-looking results. Turkish clinics with specialized expertise in hair transplants often achieve exceptional results at a more affordable price than UK clinics.

 Making an Informed Decision

When it comes to deciding between a hair transplant in the UK or Turkey, both options have their distinct benefits and potential risks.

- Choose the UK if you value strict regulation, consistent post-op support, and high-quality personalization. The higher cost reflects the quality standards, experienced staff, and stringent healthcare requirements, making it a suitable choice for those who prioritize these factors.

- Choose Turkey if you seek an affordable yet high-quality option, and are comfortable researching clinics to find one with a reputation for quality and personalized care. By selecting a well-established Turkish clinic that specializes in hair restoration, patients can benefit from expert care without the high price tag typically associated with UK procedures.

Conclusion: The choice between a UK and Turkey hair transplant ultimately depends on your priorities in cost, care, and support. With careful consideration of the pros and cons of each option, and a focus on selecting a reputable clinic, you can confidently make a decision that best aligns with your needs and expectations.

About Us

Capital Hair Restoration is the leading provider of both surgical and non-surgical hair restoration consultation services in London and throughout the UK. With over 20 years of experience in the hair restoration industry, we guarantee to provide you with the most suitable treatment plan for you. This will enable you to feel confident in the appearance of your hair, both in the short term and long into the future.

Website - https://www.capitalhairrestoration.co.uk/

[drparkjg]

⸻⸻⸻ 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬.

Character Name: Park Jong In || Nickname (s): Doctor || Face Claim: Song Seung Heon || Birthday: January 12th, 1974 || Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea. || Sexuality: Unsure. || Zodiac: Capricorn || Counterpart: Nip Tuck's Christian Troy || Moral Alignment: Lawful evil

⸻⸻⸻ 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Occupation: Plastic Surgeon || Place of work: Seaglass Heights Hospital || Moral Alignment: Lawful evil || Positive traits: Charismatic + Responsible + Organized || Negative traits: Manipulative - Condescending - Self-absorbed || Languages: Korean, English || Love language: Unsure

⸻⸻⸻ 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

[TLDR; Jongin, a renowned plastic surgeon, is the youngest of three brothers. His parents own a small restaurant in South Korea, while he pursued his medical career in the United States. Despite his success, Jongin's personal life has been plagued by addiction, infidelity, and ethical dilemmas. Now, he lives in Palmview and continues to practice plastic surgery, balancing his career with the challenges of his online fame and his reputation. He has a estranged adoptive daughter]

Both his parents are still alive and he is the youngest of three brothers, aged 53 and 55. His parents own a small restaurant that specializes in home-style Korean cuisine, catering to students and workers in the area.

After securing a scholarship, Jongin attended a prestigious medical school in Seoul. He completed his residency in plastic surgery and, at the age of 27, relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a fellowship at a renowned plastic surgery clinic.

He soon began a relationship with Dr. Olivia Lee, a renowned plastic surgeon he met while completing his fellowship. Much older and more experienced, Olivia had her own successful practice, which he joined as a partner.

Olivia had a two year old daughter when Jongin came into their lives, he quickly grew close with the child and became her primary father figure as she got older. When she was eleven, he legally adopted her.

As his romantic and professional partnership with Dr. Olivia deepened, Jongin found himself increasingly confronted with ethical dilemmas. He faced pressure to perform unnecessary procedures, constantly dealin with patients who had unrealistic expectations, and gave in to the temptation to engage in unethical practices.

Jongin's own ambition and desire for success often got him into tricky situations, leading to personal conflicts and lots of fucked up relationships.

ALCOHOLISM TW - After twelve (12) on and off years, his relationship with Olivia finally ended due to his own alcohol abuse, constant shameless infidelity, and general lack of ethic and morals in his work. A few years after the breakup, he moved to Palmview and has lived there since.

Their daughter was fourteen when the break up happened and they were fairly close before shit went down so he did his best to maintain their relationship after going away, but found it difficult to stay close and focus on his career at the same time. Ultimately choosing his career over his bond with his daughter, becoming an absent father. Today she's between 25-28 years old and they're not really close at all, she resents him and the only times they speak is during birthdays and holidays.

Today, Jongin has become a celebrity plastic surgeon (think Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow from Botched). Renowned in the country and known across social media (millions of followers on tiktok and instagram), he frequently works with celebrities and the elite. However, his career has been full of medical mishaps and legal battles, which often put his reputation to the test; but nothing his lawyers and PR team can't fix or cover up, yet.

⸻⸻⸻ 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

His ex girlfriend/fiance Olivia Lee [fc up to player, any race]. Fellow plastic surgeon, 5 to 10 years older than him.

His estranged adoptive daughter [fc up to player, any race]. She's around 25 and 28.

A sugar baby [fc up to player, any race]. Just because I think this dynamic would be so much fun to explore.

[catherinemelay]

20 Plastic Surgery Marketing Strategies

To boost plastic surgery practice growth, implement marketing strategies like SEO optimized websites, engaging social media, patient testimonials, influencer partnerships, email campaigns, content marketing, targeted ads, patient loyalty programs, video content, online booking, consistent branding, local SEO, blogging, virtual consultations, referral incentives, Google reviews, case studies, before and after photos, special promotions, and ongoing training. These strategies enhance patient attraction, conversion, and retention. Catherine Maley, plastic surgeon marketing & business consultant, advertising & proven plastic surgeon marketing system to attract & retain cosmetic patients.

[somahandtherapy]

Navigating Hand Health: Finding the Right Hand Specialist in Nashville

The hands are remarkable tools that we use every day, playing a vital role in our ability to interact with the world around us. From simple tasks like buttoning a shirt to intricate activities like playing a musical instrument, our hands are constantly at work. However, when hand injuries or conditions arise, seeking the expertise of a hand specialist becomes essential. In a vibrant city like Nashville, known for its rich musical heritage and active lifestyle, finding the right hand specialist is crucial for maintaining optimal hand health and function.

Understanding Hand Specialists

Hand specialists, also known as hand surgeons or orthopedic hand surgeons, are medical professionals with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm. They possess in-depth knowledge of the complex anatomy of the hand and are skilled in both surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities.

Why Seek a Hand Specialist?

While general practitioners and orthopedic surgeons can address some hand-related issues, a hand specialist offers a higher level of expertise and precision when it comes to diagnosing and treating conditions specific to the hand and upper extremity. Whether you're dealing with a traumatic injury, a degenerative condition like arthritis, or a repetitive strain injury, a hand specialist can provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

Common Conditions Treated by Hand Specialists

Hand specialists treat a wide range of conditions, including:

Fractures and dislocations: Hand specialists can realign fractured bones and stabilize dislocated joints to promote proper healing and restore function.

Carpal tunnel syndrome: This common condition occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the wrist, becomes compressed, leading to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.

Tendon injuries: Tendons are vital structures that enable movement of the fingers and thumb. Hand specialists can repair damaged tendons and restore function.

Arthritis: Arthritis can affect the joints of the hand, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Hand specialists can offer both surgical and non-surgical treatment options to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Finding the Right Hand Specialist in Nashville

Nashville is home to a diverse array of healthcare providers, including hand specialists who are committed to delivering high-quality care to patients. When searching for a hand specialist in Nashville, consider the following factors:

Credentials and expertise: Look for a hand specialist who is board-certified in orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery with additional fellowship training in hand surgery. This ensures that they have undergone rigorous training and possess the necessary skills to address complex hand conditions.

Experience: Consider the hand specialist's experience in treating specific conditions relevant to your needs. A surgeon who has successfully treated a high volume of cases similar to yours is likely to offer superior outcomes.

Patient reviews and testimonials: Take the time to read reviews and testimonials from previous patients to gauge their satisfaction with the care they received. Positive feedback regarding communication, bedside manner, and treatment outcomes can help you make an informed decision.

Accessibility and convenience: Choose a hand specialist with a convenient location and flexible appointment availability to ensure that you can easily access care when needed.

Conclusion

Maintaining optimal hand health is essential for preserving independence and quality of life. Whether you're a musician striving to perfect your craft or an active individual pursuing your passions, finding the right hand specialist in Nashville is key to addressing hand-related issues effectively. By seeking out a qualified and experienced hand specialist who understands the intricacies of hand anatomy and function, you can embark on a journey towards improved hand health and enhanced well-being.

[neverfakeautism]

Facial features provide clue to autism severity

by Deborah Rudacille / 20 October 2011

Boys with autism have a distinct facial structure that differs from that of typically developing controls, according to a study published 14 October in Molecular Autism1. Specifically, boys with autism have broader faces and mouths, flatter noses, narrower cheeks and a shorter philtrum — the cleft between the lips and nose — compared with controls, according to the three-dimensional facial imaging system used in the study. These distinctive features suggest that certain embryonic processes that give rise to facial features are perturbed during development, the researchers say.

The participants in the study were all 8 to 12 years old, an age range during which the face is relatively mature, but not yet affected by the hormonal changes of puberty.

The researchers used the imaging system, dubbed 3DMD, to plot 17 ‘landmarks’ or coordinates on the face of 64 boys with autism and 40 typical controls. They then measured the distance between several of these coordinates.

Boys with autism who have the most distinctive facial features cluster into two groups with very different sets of autism symptoms, the researchers found.

Boys in one group tend to have wide mouths, combined with a short distance between the top of the mouth and the bottom of the eyes. They also show severe symptoms of autism, including language impairment, intellectual disability and seizures.

By contrast, those in the second group have broad upper faces and a short philtrum. They are more likely to be diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, and to have fewer cognitive impairments and language difficulties compared with the first group.

“As a clinical geneticist, I have always been impressed by a certain facial phenotype in children with autism,” says lead investigator Judith Miles. But it wasn’t until she turned to 3DMD, developed for use by plastic surgeons, that clear quantitative differences emerged between boys with autism and controls, she says.

Those differences almost certainly reflect underlying neurodevelopmental processes, she says. “The reason to look at the face is that it reflects differences in the brain.”

Group effects:

Studies have found that children with autism are more likely than controls to have dysmorphology, or unusual physical features, of the head and skull.

Earlier this month, researchers at the University of South Alabama reported that among children referred for genetic testing for suspected autism, those who have a copy number variation (CNV), a deletion or duplication of a genetic region, are more likely to have unusual facial features than those who carry no CNVs2.

“There is remarkable etiologic heterogeneity in autism, and the use of dysmorphology phenotyping may help us come to grips with some of this complexity,” says Curtis Deutsch, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, who was not involved with either new study.

Studies of facial dysmorphology in autism have generally relied on observation or tools such as calipers to pinpoint specific facial features.

3DMD instead uses multiple digital cameras to capture a 360-degree image of the head. Algorithms integrate the images to produce a single 3D image that is analyzed using special software.

This generates results that are more fine-grained than manual measurements, says Kristina Aldridge, assistant professor of pathology and anatomical sciences at the University of Missouri.

“We’re not talking about kids you would pick out on the street as looking different. These are subtle differences that are systematic, [in the range of] 2 to 5 millimeters,” Aldridge says. “It is extraordinarily precise.” She has used 3DMD to assess facial dysmorphology in children with birth defects3.

Deutsch has used the same technology in his own research. Still, he cautions that the sample size in the study may not be large enough to generate reliable results.

“It is also important to guard against performing a multitude of statistical tests without appropriate corrections,” he adds. “Otherwise differences that are reported as significant can result from chance alone.”

Researchers typically apply mathematical formulas to correct for chance associations. Miles instead used cluster analysis, which pulls together similar entities from large datasets.

This sort of analysis can produce results that are difficult to interpret, Miles says. “It will always give you something, but we had to look at whether clinical differences correlated with the subgroups identified by the cluster analysis.”

Using autism diagnostic characteristics, intelligence quotients (IQ), medical symptoms and other measures, she says, “what we found is that those two subgroups really do appear to be discrete clinically.”

The findings resonate with researchers who have studied dysmorphology in autism using less sophisticated measures than 3DMD.

For example, a team at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, reported at the 2011 International Meeting for Autism Research in San Diego that severe autism symptoms predict the presence of dysmorphic features — albeit those not discernible to the naked eye. “The vast majority of cases [in that study] show very subtle facial differences,” says Robin Kochel, assistant professor of psychology at the Baylor College of Medicine.

The results of the new study jibe with what she sees everyday in the Autism Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, Kochel says. “Those who have more dysmorphology tend to have more problems and be more severely affected.”

References:

1: Aldridge K. et al. Mol. Autism Epub before print (2011) PubMed

2: Gannon W.T. et al. J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. 32, 600-604 (2011) PubMed

3: Martinez-Abadias N. et al. Dev. Dyn. 239, 3058-3071 (2010) PubMed

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FAQs About "Drop and Fluff" After Breast Augmentation

If you recently had breast augmentation surgery, chances are you're curious about the upcoming drop and fluff process – an essential step that allows your body to heal properly and reveal your final look. To help explain this crucial part of recovery, here is a breakdown put together by our experienced professionals in breast enhancement surgery.

Why Do Implants Drop and Fluff?

"Dropping" and "fluffing" is the process of your breast implants settling into place after breast augmentation in Scottsdale. Following your procedure, your implants might appear to be "riding high" on your chest and may look flatter or square-like in shape. These are normal occurrences resulting from tightened skin and muscle tissue, which will resolve gradually as your implants drop and fluff over the coming weeks.

As you recover from your implant surgery, the tightness of your muscles will subside and lead to a more natural-looking chest. Your implants will drop into place for improved comfort, as well as fill out any hollow areas to provide a rounded outcome.

How Do Breast Implants Drop and Fluff?

The process involves the drop of the implant pocket and the softening of the implant edges to create a more natural look. Drop and fluff helps create a more realistic look post-surgery that closely resembles natural breasts. It should be noted, however, that the drop and fluff process does not necessarily mean your implants are sagging, but rather that the implant has settled into a more natural breast shape. Ultimately, drop and fluff is a critical part of the breast augmentation recovery process, as it helps achieve a more natural-looking result.

How Long Does It Take for Implants to Drop and Fluff?

The drop and fluff of implants take several months to complete, though it varies depending on factors such as the type of implant and individual body healing processes. Generally speaking, drop and fluff begins within 3 to 4 weeks after surgery and can take up to 6 months for full completion, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Is the Process Uncomfortable?

During drop and fluff, patients may experience mild discomfort, which should subside once the process is complete.

Closely monitoring your breast implants as they drop and fluff is essential for optimal results post-surgery. The drop and fluff process can take longer or shorter than anticipated due to many factors, so it's imperative to communicate any changes with your Scottsdale plastic surgeon during follow-up appointments. If you have any concerns about dropping and fluffing during or after surgery, ensure to reach out to your surgeon right away. Proper care and communication between you and your doctor is, after all, an important factor in achieving natural-looking breast augmentation results.

Do Breast Implants Get Bigger During the Drop and Fluff Process?

While dropping and fluffing, it is common for the size of your breast implants to appear larger than before, but this does not mean they are bigger or increasing in size. The drop and fluff process creates a lower pocket for the implant, giving an illusion of greater fullness while improving projection. Wearing push-up bras or using other methods to create extra volume at the top of each breast can further enhance this visual change. Simply put, when breast implants drop and fluff, the actual size of your breasts will not change. Rather, they are settling into place.

Is It Possible to Make Implants Drop Faster?

One of the most common questions among breast augmentation patients is how to make their implants drop faster. As mentioned earlier, the drop and fluff process can happen within weeks or months after implant placement. If you want your implants to drop and fluff within your doctor's expected timeline, there are certain steps you can take.

It's important to follow all of your plastic surgeon's instructions for post-operative care, including:

Wearing recommended garments, such as compression bandages or bras, to provide adequate support to your chest and encourage proper healing

Using massage techniques recommended by your doctor to help drop and fluff your breast implants within the appropriate timeline

Avoiding strenuous physical activity until your plastic surgeon gives you the green light to resume your normal routine

Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption

Ceasing tobacco use, as smoking distorts your immune system, delays healing, and can cause complications

Attending your scheduled follow-up appointments

Patience is key when waiting for drop and fluff to occur; there is no way to force or speed up this natural process. As long as you practice proper post-operative care and follow your surgeon's recommendations, rest assured you will enjoy your new look in due time.

Why Is the Drop and Fluff Process Taking Too Long?

A factor that may affect drop and fluff is the breast implant size you choose. Larger implants can take longer to drop, as the larger size increases resistance during the drop and fluff process. Talk to your surgeon about choosing a size that fits with your desired aesthetic while also considering drop and fluff timeframes if it's important to you.

What if Your Breast Implants Don't Drop?

If you have been waiting around for your implants to move into their final position, it's understandable if this longer-than-expected timeline has caused some concern. A number of possible causes might explain the delayed settling process.

For instance, smaller and lighter implants may take longer than larger and heavier implants to drop. Heavier implants have an edge over their lighter counterparts, as the extra weight helps them drop and fluff faster than smaller implants do. Textured implants may also take longer due to the friction against adjacent tissue. Therefore, if you are looking for fast results in terms of shape contouring, smooth-surfaced implants may be your best bet.

If your implants do not appear to be dropping and fluffing or if you are experiencing any problems such as unusual pain, swelling, or bleeding that does not subside or is becoming worse, do not hesitate to call your surgeon to rule out the possibility of complications.

About Guerra Plastic Surgery Center

With over 15 years of experience and a sterling track record, Dr. Aldo Guerra, a RealSelf Top 100 Doctor and Phoenix Magazine's Top Doctors for 2020, is one of the best breast augmentation surgeons in Scottsdale. If you are ready for life-changing results, call 480-970-2580 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Guerra.

[boneclinic]

Are hip replacement operation successful?

Hip pain and restricted mobility can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Hip replacement surgery has become a hopeful solution for individuals facing such challenges. This surgical procedure replaces a damaged or diseased hip joint with an artificial one, offering pain relief and improved movement. But how successful are these surgeries? Let’s dive into this question to understand the outcomes better, influencing factors, and benefits of hip replacement operations.

What Is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgery involves removing the damaged parts of the hip joint and replacing them with artificial components. These prosthetics are crafted from metal, ceramic, or plastic materials designed to mimic the natural joint’s functionality. This procedure alleviates pain, restores mobility, and improves hip function.

Types of Hip Replacements

Total Hip Replacement: Replaces both the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint.

Partial Hip Replacement: Only the hip joint ball is replaced, performed in cases of localized damage.

When Is Hip Replacement Surgery Necessary?

Hip replacement surgery is recommended for individuals with severe hip pain or mobility issues due to:

Osteoarthritis: The wear-and-tear type of arthritis affecting joint cartilage.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune condition causing inflammation in the hip joint.

Hip Fractures: Often caused by falls or injuries, especially in older adults.

If non-surgical methods like physical therapy, medications, or lifestyle changes fail to offer relief, consulting a joint replacement surgeon in Delhi may be the next step.

Success Rates of Hip Replacement Surgery

Studies indicate that hip replacement operations are highly successful, with about 95% of surgeries resulting in pain relief and improved mobility. This procedure has become one of the most reliable treatments for chronic hip conditions.

Factors Influencing Success

Several elements determine the success of hip replacement surgery, including:

Patient’s Age: Younger, healthier patients typically experience better outcomes.

Severity of Hip Damage: Less severe damage is often easier to treat effectively.

Surgical Expertise: The skill of the joint replacement surgeon in Delhi significantly impacts results.

Compared to other joint surgeries, such as knee replacements (90–95% success) or shoulder replacements (90% success), hip replacements consistently demonstrate exceptional outcomes.

Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery

Pain Relief and Enhanced Mobility

Most patients experience a dramatic reduction in pain, enabling them to resume daily activities like walking, bending, and even recreational sports.

Improved Quality of Life

After recovering from a hip replacement operation, patients report better physical and emotional well-being. Being pain-free often leads to a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Long-lasting Results

Modern prosthetics are built to last, with many hip replacements functioning effectively for 15–20 years or more. Younger patients may require revision surgery later, but advancements in materials continue to extend the longevity of implants.

Risks and Potential Complications

While hip replacement surgery is generally safe, it carries certain risks:

Infections: Preventable with proper surgical protocols.

Blood Clots: Managed with medication and physical activity post-surgery.

Joint Dislocation: Uncommon but possible if movement guidelines aren’t followed.

Implant Wear or Loosening: Rare with modern materials and surgical techniques.

Patients can minimize these risks by following their joint replacement surgeon’s advice and attending regular follow-up visits.

Factors That Influence Surgery Outcomes

Several aspects play a role in determining the success of a hip replacement operation:

Age and General Health: Younger and healthier patients tend to recover faster.

Type of Prosthetic Used: Modern materials like titanium or ceramic offer greater durability and compatibility.

Surgeon’s Experience: Choosing a skilled and experienced joint replacement surgeon in Delhi can make a significant difference.

Post-Surgery Care: Adherence to physical therapy and prescribed exercises is critical for recovery.

Life After Hip Replacement Surgery

Patients generally stay in the hospital for 1–3 days after surgery. Physical therapy begins immediately to aid movement and prevent stiffness. Most patients return to regular activities within 6–12 weeks.

To prolong the life of the implant:

Avoid high-impact activities like running or jumping.

Maintain a healthy weight to reduce strain on the joint.

Regularly consult your doctor for check-ups.

Conclusion

In conclusion, hip replacement operations are overwhelmingly successful for individuals struggling with severe hip pain and limited mobility. With a 95% success rate, this procedure offers patients a new lease on life, reducing discomfort and enabling them to move freely again. Factors such as the expertise of a joint replacement surgeon in Delhi, patient health, and post-operative care play a vital role in achieving optimal outcomes.

If you are considering a hip replacement operation, consult a trusted medical facility like The Bone Clinic, where experts provide personalized care to ensure your journey toward recovery is smooth and successful.