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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 · 02/10/2026
An abstract and full article: Does Reconstructive Surgery Improve Psychological Recovery After Burn Injury? www.cureus.com/articles/538364-does… #espras #reconstructivesurgery #burns #burnsreconstruction
cureus.com
Does Reconstructive Surgery Improve Psychological Recovery After Burn Injury?
Burn reconstruction aims to restore function, comfort, and appearance, but its effect on psychological recovery remains less certain. This narrative review aimed to examine depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), demoralization, body image, social participation, post-traumatic gr...
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Up to 46,000 injuries in Gaza require reconstructive surgery. abcnews.com/Health/46000-injuries-g… #strongertogether #espras #gaza #reconstructivesurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Use the ESPRAS search tool to locate a plastic surgeon in your country via the relevant national society. espras.org/find-a-plastic-surgeon #plasticsurgery #ESPRAS #strongertogether #aestheticsurgery #patientsafety #patientfirst #medsky
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Scott McGrath @smcgrath.phd · 28/09/2026
Scammers are stealing doctors' faces and voices via deepfakes to sell supplements, often hitting millions of views. Takedown tools routinely fail or claim physicians lack standing. While the AMA backs the federal NO FAKES Act, doctors face serious liability & reputational fallout right now. #MedSky
medscape.com
Scammers Are Using Docs’ Images, Voices in Deepfake Videos
‘It looks like me, but the voice wasn’t me.’ New Orleans doctor can’t shut down fake look-a-like video hawking supplements.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What's the right course for where you are in your surgical career? Join our Virtual Open Day to explore your options, hear from faculty and past participants and find the learning that's right for you. 📅 Thursday 22 October, 12pm–1.30pm. Book today: ow.ly/BO6p50ZQ15W
A medical student wearing glasses and blue scrubs is focused on a hands-on training task in a clinical setting.A medical professional in blue scrubs is performing a precise procedure under the guidance of a colleague in a clinical setting.Two medical students in blue scrubs are practising a procedure together under bright lab lights in a clinical training room.
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Podcast🎧 ESPRAS Secretary General, Prof. Dr Cenk Demirdöver, discusses the realities of medical tourism. 🔗 Listen here 👉🏼 espras.org/blog  #medicaltourism #surgicaltourism #plasticsurgery #ESPRAS #strongertogether #podcast #medsky
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A new study has highlighted the impact of Gen Z on the surgical workforce, who are driving a worrying change as they move away from reconstructive surgery... espras.org/highlights-gen-zs-worryi… #espras #strongertogether #reconstructivesurgery #plasticsurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A lovely photo memory of our time in Bern. Delegates: Patrik Iassus and Mark Jones Photo courtesy of Furkan Ulaş #ESPRAS #bern2026 #plasticsurgery #reconstructivesurgery #strongertogether
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
ICYMI: '...a trend that mental health professionals say has a deep impact on people's body image.' via @usatodaysports.usatoday.com eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-w… #ESPRAS #strongertogether #cosmeticsurgery
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There's a startling new plastic surgery trend. It's called 'rib remodeling.'
'Rib remodeling' is a relatively new plastic surgery trend that's picking up steam. How did we get here?
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Exploring the Use of Robotics in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery: A Comprehensive Perspective www.cureus.com/articles/425443-expl… #MedSky #ESPRAS #ReconstructiveSurgery #PlasticSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You can read all our blogs here. f.mtr.cool/6o6z5fczsg #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ESPRAS brings together European national plastic surgery societies to promote best practice through education, training and research, encourage knowledge-sharing, collaboration and humanitarian work, and help develop consensus across Europe #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #MedSky
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"There is a sort of narrow view that if we achieve the physical ideal, we might be able to achieve all the other social ideals, including wealth, fame and popularity," f.mtr.cool/qbbkjrvmhu #MedSky #BarbieNose #PlasticSurgery #MentalHealth #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether
f.mtr.cool
The 'Barbie nose' is everywhere. It has some experts concerned
Tiny, sloped rhinoplasties are dominating pop culture. But some plastic surgery experts say "trend-associated" procedures like these are a concern.
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ESPRAS regularly publishes a newsletter and peer-reviewed scientific papers; you can find them here, for free. espras.org/publications-newsletters #ESPRAS #PlasticSurgery #StrongerTogether #Europe #Newsletter
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Collaboration is key. ESPRAS connects national societies and international organisations to share knowledge and advance best practice across Europe. Find out how 👉 espras.org/about-espras
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Growing numbers of people are seeking improbable cosmetic surgery based on chatbots’ recommendations.' -  @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2026… #espras #AI #strongertogether #plasticsurgery
theguardian.com
‘You can’t control everything’: the rise in plastic surgeons asked to create ‘AI face’
Growing numbers of people are seeking improbable cosmetic surgery based on chatbots’ recommendations
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A lovely memory from the Bern Congress.  Thank you to Furkan Ulaş for this wonderful photo. #Bern2026 #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
'It is crucial to develop an environment that allows both male and female surgeons to show their full abilities.’ surgery.international/barriers-to-f… #MedSky #Surgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
'The cosmetic procedure raises concern about the tissue donation process – and our own anxieties about our appearance.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2… #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #Ethics #PlasticSurgery
theguardian.com
Why are people pumping their bodies with fat from corpses? | Tayo Bero
The cosmetic procedure raises concern about the tissue donation process – and our own anxieties about our appearance
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Listen to our first podcast!🎧 ESPRAS Secretary General, Prof. Dr Cenk Demirdöver, discusses the realities of medical tourism. 👉🏼 espras.org/espras-podcast 🔗 #medicaltourism #surgicaltourism #plasticsurgery #ESPRAS #strongertogether @profcenkdemirdover
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
ESPRAS regularly publishes a newsletter and peer-reviewed scientific papers. espras.org/publications-newsletters #ESPRAS #PlasticSurgery #StrongerTogether #Europe #Newsletter
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in Bern for the joint ESPRAS & Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery meeting.🇨🇭🙏🏼 We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.😊 #ESPRAS2026 #PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeryCommunity #StrongerTogether #SwissPlasticSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Welcome to day 2 of the Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery, 2026 We hope you all have a wonderful day. Full program here - espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… #Bern2026 #PlasticSurgery #Program #ESPRAS #SwissPlasticSurgery #ChirurgiePlastique #PlasticheChirurgie
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Today's the day! We can't wait to get started - the opening ceremony is at 10.30 am  Scientific program - espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… See you there. 😊 #Bern2026 #StrongerTogether #ESPRAS #SwissPlasticSurgery #ChirurgiePlastique #PlastischeChirurgie #MedSky
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Have you seen the final scientific programme for #ESPRAS2026  🎉 espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… See you on Thursday morning! 🇨🇭 #ESPRAS #ESPRAS2026 #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #ScientificProgram #Bern2026
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We have some wonderful social events lined up for you at the joint ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery Congress,  Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow espras2026.meister-concept.ch/gener… #ChirurgiePlastique #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #Bern2026 #StrongerTogether
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Just 3 days to go... Where innovation meets expertise. The Joint Meeting - ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026 🇨🇭 espras2026.meister-concept.ch #ESPRAS2026 #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #AestheticSurgery #Innovation #Education #Bern
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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Digital reconstruction reveals Conquest Man's face. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Digital reconstruction reveals Norman Conquest man's face
The skeleten of a man who lived through the Norman Conquest was discovered in Barton-upon-Humber.
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @jtraumacutesurg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A reply to a letter to the editor titled "Refining Normoxemia Targets in Acute Burn Care: Opportunities Beyond Supplemental Oxygen-Free Days" www.ovid.com/jnls/jtrauma/abstract/…
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
There's only a few places left for the Congress Dinner at the Kursaal, Bern, on Friday, 4th Sept If you haven't already registered, do it now and book your place at the table. 🔗 espras2026.meister-concept.ch/accou… #Bern2026 #PlasticSurgery #PlasticheChirurgie
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
⏱️ There’s still time to register for the Joint Meeting of ESPRAS & the Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Registration - espras2026.meister-concept.ch/accou… 🔗 #ESPRAS #ESPRAS2026 #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #Bern2026 🇨🇭
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Just one week to go now! Where innovation meets expertise. Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026 🇨🇭 The final program is on our website - espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… #ESPRAS2026 #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #Innovation #Education #bern
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Blog - “Plastic surgery has one of its roots in reconstruction after war injuries.” Professor Riccardo Giunta. espras.org/the-importance-of-the-eu… #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #Blog #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We have some wonderful social events lined up for you at the joint ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery Congress,  Looking forward to seeing you soon. espras2026.meister-concept.ch/gener… #chirurgieplastique #plasticsurgery #espras #bern2026 #strongertogether
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Not long to go now! Where innovation meets expertise. Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026 🇨🇭 Here is the final program - espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… #ESPRAS2026 #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery #AestheticSurgery #Innovation #Education #bern
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
‘Surgery can be physically demanding, especially during longer procedures...'  surgery.international/exoskeleton-a… #ESPRAS #SurgeryInternational #Exoskeleton #Surgery #PlasticSurgery #StrongerTogether
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Use the ESPRAS search tool to locate a plastic surgeon in your country, via the relevant national society. espras.org/find-a-plastic-surgeon #plasticsurgery #ESPRAS #strongertogether #aestheticsurgery #patientsafety #patientfirst
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
'Leading surgical and medical organisations have warned that patients continue to face unnecessary risk...' rcpsg.ac.uk/news/experts-warn-cosme… #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #CosmeticSurgery #PlasticSurgery
rcpsg.ac.uk
Experts warn cosmetic surgery patients are still exposed to harm without regulation
College signs joint letter urging Government to strengthen protections for patients undergoing cosmetic surgery.
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Founded in 1967, ESPRAS has spent decades supporting education, research, and innovation in plastic surgery across Europe. ESPRAS is a consensus group uniting all the European national societies. espras.org 🔗 #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery # ReconstructiveSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Here it is - the final scientific programme for #ESPRAS2026 is now online! 🎉 There's still time to register! espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… See you in Bern! 🇨🇭 #ESPRAS #ESPRAS2026 #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #ScientificProgram #Bern2026
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
⏱️ There’s still time to register for #ESPRAS2026!  Join leading experts and colleagues from across the world for three inspiring days of scientific discussion, innovation, learning and networking. 🇨🇭 Bern 📅 3rd–5th September 2026 #ESPRAS #ESPRAS2026 #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #Bern2026
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
ESPRAS blog - “Plastic surgery has one of its roots in reconstruction after war injuries.” Professor Riccardo Giunta. espras.org/the-importance-of-the-eu… #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ReconstructiveSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Collaboration is key. ESPRAS connects national societies and international organisations to share knowledge and advance best practice across Europe. Find out how 👉 espras.org/about-espras #strongertogether #ESPRAS #plasticsurgery #reconstructivesurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Groundbreaking face and whole eye transplant marks new era in reconstructive surgery. www.plasticsurgery.org/news/article… Via @plasticsurgeryasps.bsky.social #plasticsurgery #reconstructivesurgery #ESPRAS
plasticsurgery.org
Groundbreaking face and whole eye transplant marks new era in reconstructive surgery
The world's first combined face and whole-eye transplant demonstrated that reconstructive surgery can restore far more than appearance after a severe injury, according to a new study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), which has been in publication for 80 years.
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The wait is over - the final scientific programme for #ESPRAS2026 is now online! 🎉 There's still time to register! espras2026.meister-concept.ch/sched… See you in Bern! 🇨🇭 #ESPRAS #ESPRAS2026 #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #ScientificProgram #Bern2026
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
From training to research to humanitarian work, we support surgeons and strengthen care across borders - because progress in surgery is a shared effort. 🔗 espras.org #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #PlasticSurgery #GlobalHealth #SurgicalCare #MedSky
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Join us in Bern this September! The Joint Meeting of the ESPRAS & of the Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery takes place from 3rd - 5th September 2026. #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #Bern 🇨🇭 espras2026.meister-concept.ch
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
4D-printed expanders could transform reconstructive surgery outcomes. www.news-medical.net/news/20260601/… #ESPRAS #4Dprinting #MedSky #ReconstructiveSurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The European Course of Plastic Surgery: 11–13 November 2026 Utrecht, The Netherlands – Neude 11 This 3 day course offers a comprehensive and structured teaching program  plasticsurgerycourse.com #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeons #europeansurgery #surgicaleducation #europeanplasticsurgery
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ESPRAS @espraseurope.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This is the amazing venue for the joint meeting of ESPRAS & the Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery espras2026.meister-concept.ch/gener… #MedSky #PlasticSurgery #ESPRAS #StrongerTogether #Bern2026
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