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The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - connecting European Surgery 🤝

Umbrella organisation of all national societies with 7K+ members 👩‍⚕️

Nurturing connections and sharing knowledge

#StrongerTogether in Europe 🌍
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · Jun 26
Beyond the Cut: The Realities of Medical Tourism - the latest blog from #ESPRAS
https://espras.org/beyond-the-cut-the-realities-of-medical-tourism/ #StrongerTogether #MedicalTourism #SurgicalTourism
#MedSky
Beyond the Cut: The Realities of Medical Tourism - The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
In 2023, approximately 1.8 million people travelled to Türkiye (the official spelling of ‘Turkey’) as health tourists, an increase of over 157% on 2019.1 This boom in medical tourism, particularly to Türkiye, is visible across mainstream and social media: a quick search for ‘Turkey teeth’ yields images of smiling celebrities with perfectly white teeth, alongside […]
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"How you feel about yourself is key to understanding whether you should have a facial procedure"
https://thetimes.com/life-style/luxury/article/why-do-people-get-plastic-surgery-times-luxury-2sxj3kwh3 Via 
@thetimes.com #PlasticSurgery #MentalHealth #MedSky #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #Surgery
Why psychology is as important as physiology for plastic surgery
How you feel about yourself is key to understanding whether you should have a facial procedure
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November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Starting today - National Congress
SoFCPRE National Congress 2025
Cancer in plastic surgery/Le cancer en chirurgie plastique
November, 20th – 22nd, Montrouge, France - https://www.sofcpre-evenement.com 🇫🇷 #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #Cancer #ChirurgiePlastique #MedSky
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November 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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The European Congress for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery - 3-5, Sept 2026

https://espras2026.meister-concept.ch

#MedSky #Surgery #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #EuropeanSurgery #StrongerTogether #ChirurgiePlastique #PlasticSurgeons #Congress2026
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Beyond the Cut: The Realities of Medical Tourism - Read our blog here
https://espras.org/beyond-the-cut-the-realities-of-medical-tourism/ #StrongerTogether #MedicalTourism #SurgicalTourism
#MedSky
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Why is plastic surgery so popular in China?
Excellent podcast from the #BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct73ns #PlasticSurgery #China #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Great article, podcast and advice, on how men are tackling hair loss. Via The British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery,

https://tinyurl.com/ywe3avwm and http://bahrs.podbean.com

#WhoMakesTheCut #DecisionsBeforeIncisions #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether
The BAHRS Podcast | BAHRS
Official podcast of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery
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November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Innovative Training Could Address Global Surgeon Shortage

by Kewalramani D and Narayan M in Surg Clin North Am #Surgery #SurgSky #generalsurgery #MedSky

🪡 read our summary here
📖 read the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039610925000702?via%3Dihub
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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ESPRAS President, Mr Mark Henley with Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Nakul Patel, at a regional meeting of the East Midlands Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Society. #EMPRASS #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #AestheticSurgery #StrongerTogether
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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What are your thoughts on the use of AI in plastic surgery?
A paper in JPRAS Open outlines the future of artificial intelligence in facial plastic surgery. https://www.jprasopen.com/article/S2352-5878(24)00133-5/fulltext
#AIinSurgery #PlasticSurgery #MedicalInnovation #DeepLearning #MedSky #Surgery
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Not long to go now - 5th International Course on Perforator Flaps - November 17th – 18th, 2025, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania,
https://perforatorflaps.medevents.ro #ReconstructiveMicrosurgery #PlasticSurgery #PerforatorFlaps #PlasticSurgeons
Perforator Flaps Course | 5th International Course Cluj-Napoca
Registration Dear Colleagues, It is our pleasure to invite you to the 5th International Course on Perforator Flaps, which will be held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, between 17-18 of October 2025, at The Simulation and Practical Skills Center of Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy. COURSE...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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This ESPRAS blog explores how a strong, interconnected European plastic surgery community is essential to treating war‑related injuries. 
https://f.mtr.cool/gmxgiwvekz
#PlasticSurgery #WarIinjuries #SurgeryCommunity #MedSky #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether
The importance of the European surgical community in the treatment of war injuries - The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
“Plastic surgery has one of  its roots in reconstruction after war injuries.” – Professor Riccardo Giunta. With social media often equating plastic surgery with aesthetics, the public is often misled or misinformed about its roots and intentions. In reality, reconstructive plastic surgery was born from the need to reconstruct trauma injuries in World War One. […]
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November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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“Inflation has made our prices very attractive for patients across Europe,” 
Read the ESPRAS blog here - https://espras.org/beyond-the-cut-the-realities-of-medical-tourism/ #MedicalTourism #AestheticSurgery #PlasticSurgery #Blog #MedSky #Surgery
Beyond the Cut: The Realities of Medical Tourism - The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
In 2023, approximately 1.8 million people travelled to Türkiye (the official spelling of ‘Turkey’) as health tourists, an increase of over 157% on 2019.1 This boom in medical tourism, particularly to Türkiye, is visible across mainstream and social media: a quick search for ‘Turkey teeth’ yields images of smiling celebrities with perfectly white teeth, alongside […]
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November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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'The Hollywood star turns 51 in January but could still pass as a man in his mid-forties rather than one hurtling towards middle age.' https://tinyurl.com/mr2cactm 
#PlasticSurgery #BradleyCooper #MedSky #Surgery #Facelift #Blephoraplasty
Why does Bradley Cooper look SO different? We asked a plastic surgeon
The Hollywood star turns 51 in January but could still pass as a man in his mid-forties rather than one hurtling towards middle age.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Whether you're a plastic surgeon, researcher, or simply interested in the latest advancements in plastic and reconstructive surgery, there's something for everyone ➡️ https://espras.org
#PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #JoinUs #MedSky #Surgery
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Happy Halloween to you all! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Cosmetic tourism isn’t just a holiday - it’s a medical decision.
Your safety deserves more than a bargain. 💉🌍
#SafeAesthetics #PatientSafety #CosmeticSurgeryAbroad #MedicalTourism #InformedBeauty #ESPRAS #MedSky

My 'mummy makeover' surgery in Turkey didn't go to plan
Journalist Aoife Moore meets Lauren, who travelled to Turkey for cosmetic surgery.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Save this date to your professional diaries - 3rd-5th September, 2026,

Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026
https://espras2026.meister-concept.ch

#MedSky #PlasticSurgery #Espras #EuropeanSurgery #StrongerTogether #ChirurgiePlastique #PlasticSurgeons #Congress2026
Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026 | Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026
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October 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Proactive blood pressure management during noncardiac surgery fails to reduce postoperative functional disability compared to standard care.

by Kant M, van Klei WA (...) Veelo DP et 5 al. in JAMA #MedSky

👉 get more here

📖 read the article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2840159
October 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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BAHRS President, Greg Williams, interviews Harry Wallop, on cheap hair transplant surgery abroad - https://f.mtr.cool/htzkpfevip @harrywallop.co.uk
@ishrs.bsky.social #BAHRS #FightTheFight #WhoMakesTheCut #Surgery #MedSky #PatientSafety
October 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Behind every confident surgeon is someone who said, “you’ve got this.”

To all the mentors who guide, support and inspire—thank you 🌟

Ready to make your mark? Become a mentor today: https://ow.ly/LgbK50XcLje.

#NationalMentoringDay
A man and a woman sit on a blue background, looking off camera. The text above reads: 'Mentor today, transform tomorrow'
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Medicine can encourage physicians to be desensitized. To combat this, gratitude is part of geriatrician Dr. Sharon Straus’ wellness toolkit in her practice – and it prompts amazing learning opportunities. Full video: youtu.be/qOWNckT7sSA @unityhealthto.bsky.social‬
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Exactly. Well said. 👏🏼
drnickmasrihighbmi.bsky.social Nick Masri MD @drnickmasrihighbmi.bsky.social · 28d
Cheap Plastic Surgery isn't what you think it is...
October 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Starting today, NAAM6 (6th Norwegian-American Aesthetic Meeting) in Oslo, best wishes to all our members and colleagues who are attending. #Naam6 #PlasticSurgery #AestheticSurgery #Oslo #Norway
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October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Our President, Mr Mark Henley with Consultant plastic surgeon, Shanks Sankar, at #baaps2025 

#plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeons #surgicalcommunity #reconstructivesurgery #strongertogether #ESPRAS
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM