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A J Reid1, P S C Malone

  • 1Blond McIndoe Labs, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. Adam.Reid@manchester.ac.uk

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Media coverage predominantly misrepresents plastic surgery as solely cosmetic. Articles rarely highlight reconstructive surgery, though qualified surgeons offer more balanced views on cosmetic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Media Studies
  • Public Perception of Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • The media significantly influences public understanding of medical specialties.
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery is frequently portrayed narrowly, focusing on aesthetic procedures.
  • This misrepresentation can impact public perception and awareness of the specialty's full scope.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the portrayal of plastic surgery in UK national newspapers during 2006.
  • To quantify the representation of cosmetic versus reconstructive surgery in media coverage.
  • To assess the impact of medical professional quotes on the reporting of cosmetic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive search of UK newspaper articles using 'plastic surgery' in 2006 was conducted via LexisNexis Professional.
  • 1191 articles mentioning 'plastic surgery' were retrieved and systematically analyzed.
  • The context of the term 'plastic surgery' (cosmetic vs. reconstructive) and the source of quotes were examined.

Main Results:

  • 89% of articles discussed plastic surgery in the context of cosmetic procedures, with only 10% referencing reconstructive work.
  • Of 197 feature articles on cosmetic surgery, 52% included medical quotes.
  • Quotes from doctors registered with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for plastic surgery were significantly more likely to mention potential complications (p=0.015).

Conclusions:

  • UK newspaper coverage in 2006 overwhelmingly focused on the cosmetic aspect of plastic surgery, neglecting its reconstructive role.
  • When plastic surgeons registered with the GMC were quoted, their contributions offered a more balanced perspective on cosmetic surgery.
  • Increased efforts are required to ensure the public receives a comprehensive understanding of both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.