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Cross-Sectional Analysis of Insurance Coverage for Functional Septorhinoplasty in the United States.
[BACKGROUND] The benefits and cost-effectiveness of functional septorhinoplasty have been previously demonstrated. However, reimbursement for functional septorhinoplasty by health insurance companies remains inconsistent. The purpose of thi…
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Traditional Anthropometrics versus Computerized Photograph Manipulation in Rhinoplasty Planning.
[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty planning requires meticulous forethought and is a source of challenge to surgeons. Traditional anthropometric analyses aim to use measurements and ideal ratios to determine the appropriate changes in nasal measureme…
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Opioid Prescribing Habits and Pain Management Among Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
[BACKGROUND] The opioid epidemic continues to worsen in the USA. Post-operative opioid prescriptions contribute to development of opioid use disorders, with studies showing 6% of plastic surgery patients developing new persistent use. Presc…
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Umbilicoplasty in Abdominoplasty: Modifications for Improved Aesthetic Results.
Umbilicoplasty is a key component of any abdominoplasty as the umbilicus has been described as the central aesthetic subunit to the abdomen. Here, we describe our preferred technique for umbilicoplasty which involves a half-moon design with…
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Invited Discussion on "Awareness of Facial Asymmetry and Its Impact on Postoperative Satisfaction of Rhinoplasty Patient".
In this invited discussion, we applaud the authors of "Awareness of Facial Asymmetry and Its Impact on Postoperative Satisfaction of Rhinoplasty Patient" for their efforts to reinforce the importance of recognizing facial asymmetry preopera…
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Aesthetic Surgery in Plastic Surgery Academia.
[BACKGROUND] Aesthetic surgery is a critical component of academic plastic surgery. As institutions are placing increased focus on aesthetic surgery, there is an opportunity to identify factors that facilitate the creation and maintenance o…
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Perception of Risk Among Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
[BACKGROUND] With continuous innovation in plastic surgery, new procedures are constantly being introduced. A number of these procedures are generally safe but have the potential for rare yet serious complications. Many surgeons steer clear…
- Invited Discussion on: "Impact of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Versus Dorsal Hump Resection on the Internal Nasal Valve: A Quantitative Radiologic Study".
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Impact of Patient Subtype and Surgical Variables on Abdominoplasty Outcomes: A 12-Year Massachusetts General Hospital Experience.
[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…
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Intradermal Infiltration of Local Anesthetic-Rapid and Bloodless Deepithelialization of the Breast Pedicle.
Breast reduction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures, and pedicle deepithelialization remains a time-consuming step of the operation. This is especially true when using an inferior pedicle. We present a novel te…