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Weighing the Risk: The Impact of Obesity on 30-Day Complications After Cosmetic Abdominoplasty-An Observational Cohort Study of 1,778 Cases.
[BACKGROUND] Obesity's impact on postoperative outcomes in abdominoplasty remains poorly defined despite its rising prevalence. This study evaluates the effect of obesity on 30-day postoperative complications to inform risk assessment and m…
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Three Decades of Outpatient Plastic Surgery Safety: A Review of 42,720 Consecutive Cases.
[BACKGROUND] Outpatient plastic surgery offers cost-effective solutions and enhanced privacy, but demands careful patient assessment for suitability and vigilant anticipation of adverse events. To provide recommendations to enhance patient …
- Discussion: The Influence of the Pitanguy Ligament on the Supratip Break Point in Open Rhinoplasty.
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Role of tranexamic acid (TXA) in plastic and reconstructive surgery: A national perspective.
[PURPOSE] Despite the widespread use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in plastic surgery, guidelines for the safe and effective administration have yet to be established. The present study reports the current practices of TXA usage in plastic and r…
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Tranexamic Acid in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
[BACKGROUND] Perioperative bleeding is a challenge in rhinoplasty and septoplasty. Tranexamic acid (TXA) may help reduce this, but its effectiveness is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate TXA's impact on blee…
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Clinical Applications of Tranexamic Acid in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Tranexamic acid (TXA) has gained increasing recognition as a valuable pharmacologic agent within plastic surgery. This study reviews the scientific evidence regarding the use of TXA in the full range of plastic and reconstructi…
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The Vicious Circle of Stasis, Inflammation, and Fibrosis in Lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a progressive disease of the lymphatic system arising from impaired lymphatic drainage, accumulation of interstitial fluid, and fibroadipose deposition. Secondary lymphedema resulting from cancer treatment is the most common f…
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Beveled Incisions: What is the Evidence?
[BACKGROUND] Although many aesthetic surgeons believe that beveling the angle of an incision improves the aesthetic outcome with regard to scaring, the literature remains scarce largely because few studies have been conducted. [OBJECTIVE] …
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Real-life use of onabotulinumtoxinA for symptom relief in patients with chronic migraine: REPOSE study methodology and baseline data.
[BACKGROUND] Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder that affects 14.1% of the US and 14.7% of the European populations. Chronic migraine (CM) is broadly defined as headache occurring on ≥15 days per month for ≥3 months, and has an…
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Breast Durometer (Mammometer): A Novel Device for Measuring Soft-Tissue Firmness and Its Application in Cosmetic Breast Surgery.
The measurement of soft-tissue firmness has many potential applications in medical practice. This study reports a user-friendly, novel device that is capable of measuring changes in soft-tissue firmness in a reproducible manner. The study r…
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Demystifying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: understanding regulatory pathways.
[BACKGROUND] The field of plastic surgery has been at the forefront of ideation and innovation. Surgeon scientists today continue to develop novel products that fulfill the needs of the medical community and patients. Part of this process r…
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The impact of triamcinolone acetonide in early breast capsule formation in a rabbit model.
[BACKGROUND] The etiology and clinical treatment of capsular contracture remain unresolved as the causes may be multifactorial. Triamcinolone acetonide applied in the pocket during surgery was reported to be ineffective in prevention of cap…
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The viscoelastic properties of the SMAS and its clinical translation: firm support for the high-SMAS rhytidectomy.
[BACKGROUND] The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) has inherent viscoelastic properties, although the optimal tension levels to minimize tissue relaxation have not been defined. This study evaluated the viscoelastic properties of…
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Three- and four-dimensional computed tomography angiographic studies of commonly used abdominal flaps in breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] The innovative technique of three- and four-dimensional computed tomographic angiography allows us to analyze the areas of perfusion in commonly used free abdominal flaps in breast reconstruction, such as pedicled transverse re…
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Primary breast augmentation today: a survey of current breast augmentation practice patterns.
A study was undertaken to survey current practice patterns concerning primary breast augmentation. Members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) were electronically surveyed concerning issues such as incision locatio…
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Effects of common laser treatments on hyaluronic acid fillers in a porcine model.
[BACKGROUND] Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers (HAFs) and laser/light procedures have become increasingly popular for noninvasive facial rejuvenation in many cosmetic practices. However, the effect of laser/light treatments on HAFs is unkn…
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Incidence of breast and chest wall asymmetry in breast augmentation: a retrospective analysis of 100 patients.
Although much is written concerning breast augmentation, few authors have addressed preoperative chest wall analysis as it pertains to postoperative outcome. In the present study, 100 patients were randomly selected, underwent bilateral aug…
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Incidence of breast and chest wall asymmetry in breast augmentation: a retrospective analysis of 100 patients.
Although much is written concerning breast augmentation, few authors have addressed preoperative chest wall analysis as it pertains to postoperative outcome. In the present study, 100 patients were randomly selected, underwent bilateral aug…
- Polaroid photography as an alternative method of recording clinical material in plastic surgery.