Perception of Risk Among Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Abstract Background With continuous innovation in plastic surgery, new procedures are constantly being introduced. A number of these generally safe but have the potential for rare yet serious complications. Many surgeons steer clear due to safety concerns. Objectives The aim this paper was survey membership Aesthetic Society elicit perception risk several novel or less mainstream procedures. Methods 24-item sent out members Society. focused on surgeon experience and attitude towards 3 procedures: filler rhinoplasty, gluteal augmentation with fat grafting, submandibular gland excision. Results In total, 189 completed surveys were returned. Of responders, 50%, 49%, 89% said they do not perform excision their practices, respectively. majority those who selected “danger patient” as primary concern each Surgeons overwhelmingly reported learning training. Additionally, perceive risks more common such abdominoplasty breast augmentation-mastopexy be significantly lower acceptable than studied Conclusions When comparing perceived complication rates data published literature, particularly when looking at life-threatening complications, overestimate which familiar. This risk, accompanied by lack exposure techniques training, may contribute avoiding