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Researcher: Douglas M. Rothkopf, MD Grant Award: ASERF Interim Grant Amount Awarded: $5,550 Project Name: Hand Aesthetic Survey Study Grant Project Summary: Besides the face, the hand is the most visible body part that contributes greatly to an individual’s overall specific image and perceived age.1 Hand rejuvenation is becoming an increasingly popular procedure in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery.2 Numerous interventions such as fat grafting, injectable filler, light/laser therapy and others have been studied with overall patient satisfaction.2 However, no studies have been evaluated general population perspectives on factors of contributing to the aesthetic appearance of the hand. The purpose of this study is to explore what the general population perceives as features that most contribute to an aesthetically pleasing hand, and to compare the relative import of wrinkes, sun damage, prominent veins, volume loss and pigmentation in overall appearance. We hope that the results of this study will guide patients and surgeons in optimizing outcomes in cosmetic hand surgery. We hypothesize that prominent veins and volume loss will contribute the most to the perception of an attractive hand. References: 1. Bains RD, Thorpe H, Southern S. Hand aging: patient’s opinions. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;117(7):2212-8. 2. Ovadia SA, Efimenko IV, Lessard AS. Dorsal hand rejuvenation: a systematic review of the literature. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021;45(4):1804-1825 |
HOW TO APPLY
The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) funds important research that directly impacts the clinical practice of aesthetic surgery. Individuals may apply for a research grant by providing a proposal to ASERF according to guidelines outlined in the ASERF Research Grant Application. ASERF is particularly committed to funding directed research on topics of immediate significance to aesthetic surgery practice, as determined by its Clinical Needs Task Force. Ideas for directed research topics may be submitted to the Task Force by any ASERF member or interested person.Please contact ASERF with your suggestions.
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Dr. and Mrs. James R. Payne
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“…because there are so many important areas of plastic surgery research that need further or ongoing support to help improve our specialty.”
