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[BACKGROUND] Breast reduction surgery is a widely performed plastic surgery procedure. The incidence of such complications has been steadily decreasing in recent years but is still nonetheless 5.6%. The primary aim of this study was to anal…

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and potential multi-organ involvement. Typically, TTP is associated with underlying con…

[BACKGROUND] Post-radiation fibrosis and vascular compromise significantly complicate elective breast surgeries in previously irradiated patients, despite a high incidence of post-treatment asymmetry and macromastia. This study evaluates co…

[INTRODUCTION] The objective of this work was to determine the prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) symptoms in plastic and aesthetic surgery consultations in a large cohort of patients presenting for initial consultations for vario…

Staged nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) following mastopexy or breast reduction has become increasingly utilized in patients with large or ptotic breasts. The safety and efficacy of this approach has been demonstrated in recent years. Howeve…

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a feared occurrence following body contouring surgery as it can result in pulmonary embolism. Acute presentation can range from lower extremity edema and pain to being totally asymptomatic. Surgical literatur…

Recently, the term breast implant illness has become popularized in social media to describe a constellation of symptoms which have been attributed to a patient's breast implants. These symptoms include fatigue, chest pain, hair loss, heada…

[BACKGROUND] In 2014, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education set minimum case requirements for injectable procedures as a surrogate for procedural competency. Despite the implementation of resident-run aesthetic surgery cl…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative hematoma and venous congestion after free tissue transfer may occur independently or concurrently. We aimed to explore the association between these two events. [METHODS] All free flap reconstructions for head an…

The purpose of this Special Topic article is to present the current state of scientific evidence related to the safety of silicone breast implants. There is presently overwhelming evidence to support the safety of silicone breast implants. …