Examination of hospital readmissions after plastic surgery aims to cut costs, enhance patient care

... within 30 days after surgery was 4.5 percent. Certain types of operations such as elective/cosmetic plastic surgery and hand surgery were associated with lower readmission rates. Patients undergoing more complex procedures-especially muscle flaps, ...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-08/wkh-eoh082913.php