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[BACKGROUND] Direct-to-implant (DTI) reconstruction offers several advantages over the 2-stage implant-based breast reconstruction approach. However, the outcomes of prepectoral reconstruction are debated. Many previous studies contained co…

[BACKGROUND] Patients undergoing plastic surgery have higher rates of psychiatric disorders, which can influence surgical outcomes and quality of life (QoL). [METHODS] A retrospective review was conducted of patients with or without psychi…

[INTRODUCTION] Breast reduction surgery addresses both functional complaints and aesthetic concerns. Two commonly used incision patterns in the US are the Wise and vertical patterns, but there are limited data comparing their clinical and q…

[BACKGROUND] A recent analysis of microsurgery fellowship match data published in 2019 demonstrated increased competition for available positions. With growing opportunities in the field, the authors hypothesize that the landscape for both …

[BACKGROUND] Current consensus has established the internal mammary vessels (IMV) over the thoracodorsal vessels (TDV) as the preferred recipients for microvascular breast reconstruction due to their superior flow rates and long-established…

[BACKGROUND] With marijuana use on the rise, its influence on surgical outcomes, particularly for breast reduction, warrants investigation. This study aims to clarify marijuana's effects on breast reduction surgery outcomes, given its limit…

[OBJECTIVES] Using Texas STAR (seeking transparency in application to residency), we aimed to 1) examine predictors of matching success in integrated plastic surgery residency programs and 2) assess the reliability of the tool. [DESIGN, SE…

[BACKGROUND] The academic productivity of an integrated plastic surgery applicant is strongly considered during the ranking process but is often difficult to assess. The h-index is a tool that provides an objective measure of both the quali…