Impact of sex hormones on postoperative outcomes in plastic surgery: a narrative review

Impact of sex hormones on postoperative outcomes in plastic surgery: a narrative review

BackgroundSince 1929, when scientists first identified estrogen in urine and coined the term “sex hormones,” these vital steroid hormones have been recognized for their critical role in tissue repair and wound healing. This is particularly evident in the postoperative recovery of plastic surgery pat...

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Main Authors: Xiong Lv, Chun Xiang, Yan Zheng, Xuling Lv, Wanxuan Zhou, Jiajun Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
estrogen
testosterone
plastic surgery
skin healing
transgender patients
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1587708/full
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