How to Leverage Social Media in Private Practice

Social media has become a rising popular online medium for facilitating the exchange of information and ideas for the purpose of education and networking, especially in the realm of plastic surgeon. It is important for facial plastic surgeons in private practice to recognize the influence of and engagement in social media, particularly among younger adults given the ongoing movement of cosmetic patients seeking facial rejuvenation treatments at an earlier age. This article discusses the most recent trends in social media and facial plastic surgery as well as the benefits and challenges of social media in private practice.