iPhone and iPad applications for plastic surgeons

A Systematic Review of Smartphone Applications for Plastic Surgery Providers

“…These are the most commonly discussed types of apps in previous literature. [10][11][12][13][14][15] Many of these apps can be downloaded and provide basic functions free of charge; however, a subscription is commonly required.…”

“…A few articles have looked specifically at the iPhone iOS suggesting 10 to 20 potentially useful apps, whereas only 2 articles have suggested apps for Google Play for the Android. [11][12][13][14][15] In a review by Venkataram et al, 14 Android-based plastic surgery apps were identified. This review was unique in that the reviewers looked at useful apps outside of the plastic surgical field.…”

“…Many applications useful to the plastic surgeons are not found when searching "plastic surgery" in the app stores. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] These apps were often listed in previous literature reviews or found by searching very specific terms (eg, percent burn calculator).…”

“…Freshwater (2011) 12 Plastic surgery Letter Gives 18 apps that may be relevant to the plastic surgery field…”

“…Six articles discussed additional apps that the authors felt were useful to plastic surgeons; however, these were not specific to plastic surgery. [11][12][13][14][15] Two articles evaluated apps that were available on the iOS and Android platforms. Table 2 depicts the apps that were discussed by 2 or more authors.…”