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Methods: We sent out an eight question survey (SurveyMonkey) that is distributed to integrated plastic
surgery PGY-1 residents via contacting the program coordinators. The questions were aimed at investigating
which platforms were being viewed (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), what images and information was
important, and how it influenced applicants (to interview, rankings, etc&).

Results: Preliminary data shows that although 90% of residents themselves have a personal Facebook (70%
Instagram, 40% Twitter); the majority did not look at the social media page of residency programs prior
to choosing to interview or ranking (90% and 70% respectively). It appears 60% of those that responded
did not have a social media page at their institution; however, interestingly 87% of the respondents felt
that portraying pictures of residents was influential and others commented that seeing resident-attending
interaction was important.

Conclusion: It appears at this time social media platforms do not influence resident recruitment. With many
programs starting either department or residency specific social media platforms, it will be interesting to see
if increased awareness of social media platforms of programs will increase the importance of social media
in resident recruitment.

21. The scroll suspension suture in open septorhinoplasty

Leland Webb, Kevin Kalwerisky, Craig Czyz, Scott McCusker

United States Air Force

Aim: The scroll area between the upper and lower lateral cartilages is often neglected during septorhinoplasty.
A simple suture technique to address this area is presented as an adjunct to existing septorhinoplasty
methods for improvement of form and function.

Methods: A single fine prolene suture is placed between the lower lateral cartilage and the soft tissue of the
scroll area. By altering the vector of this suture, the tip position can be readily controlled, as can the shape
of the lateral nasal wall.

Results: Thirty-six consecutive septorhinoplasty surgeries by a single surgeon were analyzed, and the scroll
suspension suture was used in twenty-eight. All patients reported excellent subjective postoperative nasal
breathing and revision surgery was performed in one, for reasons unrelated to the scroll suspension suture.

Conclusion: The scroll suspension suture is a useful technique to add to the rhinoplasty surgeon’s toolbox
and has positive aesthetic and functional characteristics.

22. Successful reconstruction of bilateral oral commissure fusion post Stevens Johnson

syndrome

Dino Maglic, Ray Hosein, Barbu Gociman, Neal Moores, Shadia Flores, Faizi Siddiqi

University of Utah Health Care