Austen WG

[BACKGROUND] Facelift surgery remains the gold standard for facial rejuvenation, yet limitations such as suture pull-through failure, superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) laxity, and the need for secondary procedures persist. Althou…

[BACKGROUND] This study evaluated the sensory and breast pain outcomes in inferior versus superomedial pedicle breast reduction. [METHODS] Twenty patients undergoing the inferior pedicle technique were matched to 20 patients undergoing the…

[BACKGROUND] Nasal tip position is a crucial aspect of rhinoplasty. To stabilize and define the nasal tip, various cartilaginous grafts have been widely utilized. The purpose of this systematic review is to critically evaluate and compare 2…

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the readability and the comprehensiveness of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) utilized in primary headache disorders literature. [BACKGROUND] As the health-care landscape has evolved toward a patient-centric …

[BACKGROUND] A long philtrum and poor perioral skin quality are stigmata of the aging face. Micro-Coring is a novel technology that allows for scarless skin removal. [OBJECTIVES] In this study we aimed to determine whether micro-coring can…

[INTRODUCTION] Chronic migraine headaches (MH) are a principal cause of disability worldwide. This study evaluated and compared functional outcomes after peripheral trigger point deactivation surgery or botulinum neurotoxin A (BTA) treatmen…

[OBJECTIVES] This study evaluates complications and reconstructive failure rates in implant-based reconstruction with radiotherapy. [BACKGROUND] Postmastectomy radiotherapy may adversely affect breast reconstructive outcomes. However, the …

[BACKGROUND] Injection cryolipolysis using an ice slurry has been hypothesized to be a novel method of reducing fat. The present first-in-human pilot study aims to investigate the feasibility, safety, and tolerability of ice slurry injectio…

Retrospective chart review (RCR) is the process of manual patient data review to answer research questions. Large and heterogeneous datasets make the RCR process time-consuming, with potential to introduce errors. The authors therefore desi…

[BACKGROUND] Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been linked to burnout, job satisfaction, and work performance among resident physicians. Individuals with a growth mindset believe intelligence and ability are traits that can be increased or im…

Capsular contracture is a common adverse outcome following implant breast reconstruction, often associated with radiation treatment. The authors hypothesize that muscle fibrosis is the main contributor of breast reconstruction contracture a…

[BACKGROUND] Continued evolution of implant-based breast reconstruction involves immediate placement of the implant above the pectoralis muscle. The shift to prepectoral breast reconstruction is driven by goals of decreasing morbidity such …

[BACKGROUND] Breast reconstruction is most frequently performed using implants or expanders. Adjunctive materials such as acellular dermal matrix and synthetic meshes are used to support the implant or expander. A paucity of large studies e…

[BACKGROUND] The traditional abdominoplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. This study evaluates the impact of different surgical techniques and clinical patient factors on abdominoplasty outcomes. [METHODS] A retr…

[BACKGROUND] Immediate direct-to-implant breast reconstruction is increasingly performed for breast cancer treatment or prevention. The advantage over traditional tissue expander/implant reconstruction includes the potential for fewer surgi…

[BACKGROUND] Milestones evaluations in plastic surgery reflect a shift toward competency-based training but have created a number of challenges. The authors have incorporated the smartphone application evaluation tool, System for Improving …

[BACKGROUND] Few studies in the literature examine outcomes of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy with nipple preservation and radiation therapy. [METHODS] Retrospective analysis of multisurgeon consecutive implant-based reco…

[BACKGROUND] An increasing number of women are candidates for nipple preservation with mastectomy. It is unclear how previous breast surgery impacts nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. [METHODS] A single-institut…

[BACKGROUND] Outcome studies of immediate implant-based breast reconstruction have focused largely on patient factors, whereas the relative impact of the surgeon as a contributing variable is not known. As the procedure requires collaborati…

The John D. Constable International Traveling Fellowship has been an integral part of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons since 2006 and has provided an opportunity for international plastic surgeons to work with leaders in America…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is the most common complication following the insertion of breast implants. Within a decade, half of patients will develop capsular contracture, leading to significant morbidity and need for reoperation. Th…

[BACKGROUND] Cost-utility studies, common in medicine, are rare within plastic surgery despite their capability of measuring the value of procedures by considering the societal costs of improving quality of life. The objectives of this stud…

[BACKGROUND] Fat grafting has become routine in plastic surgery because of low donor-site morbidity, a low complication rate, and fast recovery time. The optimal technique, however, has yet to be defined. Two critical variables are pressure…

One of the most serious complications in plastic surgery is a thromboembolic event. However, little physiologic evidence exists to support the observed hypercoagulable state seen in contouring procedures. Twenty-one consecutive patients wer…

The use of the transaxillary incision has enabled augmentation mammoplasty with a scarless breast. However, the classic technique has been associated with high rates of asymmetry, malposition, and high riding implants. With the addition of …