Objective
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) are well trained in facial anatomy, but exposure
to cosmetic procedures in residencies is inconsistent due to several factors, including
the patient population, technique, and cost. The primary objective of the present
study was to identify an association with exposure to treatment modality in residency
with likelihood to perform these procedures in practice.
Study Design
This was a cross-sectional survey distributed to practicing OMS in the United States.
Links to the online survey were distributed using communications from local, state,
and regional OMS surgery societies. Information was gathered on clinical practice
and training during and after residency. The study outcome was whether the respondent
performed injectables (dermal fillers or neuromodulators) in their practice.
Results
A total of 150 responses were included in the study sample, and no responses were
excluded. Only 42.7% of respondents reported performing injectables. Just 37% of respondents
stated they had had an opportunity to perform these procedures as a resident, suggesting
that 5.7% did not perform injectables until they started practice. Dual-degree training,
additional fellowship training, and practical and didactic continuing education training
were all associated with higher likelihoods of having an injectable practice. Injectable
exposure in residency did not significantly affect the prevalence of having an injectable
practice.
Conclusions
OMS who performed injectables were more likely to seek additional forms of training
outside of residency. Educators should reevaluate the way that they are approaching
cosmetics procedures in residency.
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Publication history
Published online: April 02, 2022
Accepted:
March 24,
2022
Received in revised form:
March 15,
2022
Received:
February 15,
2022
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