Broer PN

[BACKGROUND]  Knowledge of tissue and implant density is crucial in obtaining both volume and weight symmetry in unilateral breast reconstruction. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine and compare the density of abdominal and br…

[BACKGROUND] The increasing demand for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) in transgender and gender-diverse healthcare highlights the importance of breast augmentation surgery (BAS) for transfeminine patients. Despite its significance, there is…

[BACKGROUND]  Defects at the forefoot frequently require microsurgical reconstruction; however, reconstructive failure can lead to results inferior to primary amputation. The purpose of this study was to identify independent factors affecti…

[BACKGROUND] Androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of hair loss, can impair the patient's overall mental health. Although there are pharmaceutical and surgical treatments available, little is known about the public standpoint toward h…

[BACKGROUND] Cosmetic breast surgery (CBS) can be subdivided into augmentation, mastopexy, reduction, and reconstruction. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze a multi-institutional national database to investig…

[PURPOSE] Sensory alterations of the upper eyelid skin and eyelashes are frequently encountered after upper eyelid surgery. The objective of this study was to provide information on the exact course and distribution of sensory nerve fibers …

[OBJECTIVE] Despite the popularity of rhinoplasty, outcome research has been mainly limited to single-surgeon or single-institution reports. Therefore, we performed a multi-institutional analysis to present a broader portrait of the postope…

Plastic surgeons are trained to perform a wide repertoire of surgeries-ranging from standard local procedures to highly specialized operations. Therefore, plastic surgeons treat a plethora of clinical presentations and address multiple pati…

[BACKGROUND] There is a mounting body of evidence that underscores the worldwide and US national need for increased plastic surgery recruitment of trainees. Thus, plastic surgery must attract more applicants while maintaining the high-level…

The physiological differences between genders have significant implications for health and disease. With regard to microsurgery, results remain elusive as to whether male or female gender is an independent risk factor for free flap reconstr…

[BACKGROUND] Most plastic surgeons have encountered complications related to venous thromboembolism in their profession. However, considerable deficits in risk assessment and prophylaxis have been described. As outpatient procedures are inc…

[BACKGROUND]  Patients requiring microsurgical defect reconstruction are highly susceptible to intraoperative hypothermia, given oftentimes long operative times and exposure of large skin surface areas. While the impact of hypothermia has b…

[INTRODUCTION] Breast reconstruction with autologous tissue is a state-of-the art procedure. Several patient-related factors have been identified with regard to the safety and efficacy of these reconstructions. The presented study investiga…

[OBJECTIVE] Over the past decade numbers of bilateral mastectomy have increased steadily. As a result, bilateral breast reconstruction is gaining popularity. The presented study compares complications and outcomes of unilateral and bilatera…

[BACKGROUND] Secondary breast reduction is complex and poses significant challenges to surgeons. Complication rates exceed those of primary reduction, commonly caused by impaired vascular supply of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). Literatu…

In patients with breast hypertrophy, excessive breast weight applies pressure on the thorax, which may disrupt the normal breathing. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the breast hypertrophy and reduction mammoplasty on …

[BACKGROUND]  Whether to perform an end-to-end (ETE) versus end-to-side (ETS) arterial anastomosis is an integral part of preoperative planning and intraoperative decision making in free flap-based reconstructions. This study evaluated the …

[BACKGROUND]  Several patient-related factors have been identified with regard to the safety and efficacy of breast reconstructions. Using the largest database available in Europe, the presented study investigated the impact of cigarette sm…

[PURPOSE] Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) at the time of mastectomy is gaining popularity, as studies show no negative impact on recurrence or patient survival, but better aesthetic outcome, less psychological distress and lower treat…

[INTRODUCTION] While periorbital and -ocular surgery ranks amongst the most frequently performed plastic surgical procedures, only scarce information exists regarding the contributing factors of aging and its systematic anatomic assessment.…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Plastic surgery includes a broad range of activities; however, there are no studies available in Germany which evaluated the specific role plastic surgeons play in providing patient care. The aim of the project w…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation surgery remains the most frequently performed aesthetic surgical procedure worldwide. However, many variations exist regarding preoperative planning, surgical management, and postoperative care. [OBJECTIVES…

[BACKGROUND] Post-surgical pyoderma gangrenosum (PSPG) is a rare inflammatory skin disorder of unknown aetiology. Given its similar presentation to wound infection and lack of reliable diagnostic tests as well as pathognomonic clinical feat…

[BACKGROUND] The authors assess the impact of rhinoplasty on public perception of a patient's appearance and personality. [METHODS] A survey was created using standardized before-and-after photographs of 10 Caucasian women who had undergon…

[BACKGROUND] Perception of beauty is influenced by the individual's demographic background and characteristics. However, objective measurements and ratios remain the foundation for aesthetic evaluations. This study aimed to elucidate if the…

[BACKGROUND] Perception of beauty is influenced by the individual's geographic, ethnic, cultural, and demographic background. However, objective measurements remain the foundation for aesthetic evaluations. In the quest for to better define…

[INTRODUCTION] Obtaining quality global statistics about surgical procedures remains an important yet challenging task. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) reports the total number of surgical and non-surgical pro…

[BACKGROUND] Revision surgeries after breast augmentation are associated with an increased risk of complications (eg, nipple areolar complex [NAC]) necrosis. Consequently, maintaining perfusion to the NAC is a critical aspect of secondary b…

[BACKGROUND] The American Society of Plastic Surgeons publishes yearly procedural statistics, collected through questionnaires and online via tracking operations and outcomes for plastic surgeons (TOPS). The statistics, disaggregated by U.S…