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Does Prior Breast Augmentation Affect Outcomes After Mastectomy With Reconstruction? An Analysis of Postoperative Complications and Reoperations.
[BACKGROUND] The purpose of this study is to evaluate how prior breast augmentation impacts rates of complications and risk for reoperation after mastectomy with concurrent breast reconstruction. [METHODS] Patients undergoing nipple-sparin…
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Representation of Women on Plastic Surgery Journal Editorial Boards in the United States.
[BACKGROUND] During the past decade, a growing number of women have pursued medical careers, including in plastic surgery. However, female physicians have tended to be underrepresented in a variety of leadership roles in their respective sp…
- Impact of a Devastating Patient Complication on the Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon.
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Aesthetic Surgery Research Funding: Where Does It Come From and to Whom Does It Go?
[BACKGROUND] Recent data show that aesthetic surgery research is lagging compared with reconstructive surgery: research funding and institutional disparities within aesthetic surgery are potential factors in this trend. [OBJECTIVES] The au…
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Aesthetic Surgery: A Survey of Plastic Surgeons' Practices.
[BACKGROUND] Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, collectively known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are among the most feared yet preventable surgical complications. Although many recommendations exist to reduce the risk of VTE,…
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Variables That Impact Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Plastic Surgeons in the United States.
[BACKGROUND] Medical malpractice lawsuits contribute directly and indirectly to the cost of healthcare in the United States. Reducing medical malpractice claims represents an often unrecognized opportunity for improving both the quality and…
- Nigersaurus Revisited.
- Aesthetic surgery practice: another Nigersaurus?
- Secondary face lift.
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Ten preoperative decisions for a successful face lift.
An overly elevated preauricular hairline, a flat malar region, and a shallow sternomandibular trough are examples of undesirable postoperative results in rhytidectomy. The author describes 10 preoperative decisions that will help to avoid s…