Taub PJ

[BACKGROUND] Body mass index (BMI) has been commonly used to determine appropriateness for surgery. However, it fails to account for variations in lean mass and fat distribution, prompting the development of alternative anthropometric indic…

[BACKGROUND] Adjunct liposuction is routinely performed during reduction mammaplasty (RM) to improve lateral chest contour. However, its impact on complications across pedicle techniques and whether drains modify this risk remains unclear. …

[BACKGROUND] As breast implants gain popularity, there remains concern over implant safety. Roughly 8% of the U.S population lives with an autoimmune disease, yet there is a paucity of literature comparing outcomes between patients taking d…

G. Ian Taylor and Rollin Daniel described the first fasciocutaneous vascularized free tissue transfer in 1973 using the groin flap. Over the last 50 years, the field of microsurgery has advanced significantly, with the advent of improved su…

[BACKGROUND] Despite the proven benefits of reduction mammoplasty, the procedure is often denied by insurance plans even when deemed medically beneficial. The present study sought to evaluate nationwide variation in insurance type coverage,…

[INTRODUCTION] "Food swamps" are areas with a high density of fast-food restaurants (unhealthy foods) relative to grocery stores (healthy foods). Patients in regions with inequitable access to healthy foods may have worsened surgical outcom…

[BACKGROUND] As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, symptomatic macromastia at earlier ages has become increasingly common. [OBJECTIVE] The present study aims to explore trends, risk factors, and postoperative complications in adolesce…

[BACKGROUND] Health insurance reimbursement has been changing continuously with patients being increasingly responsible for their healthcare costs. Lack of transparency for patients and providers with limited understanding of out-of-pocket …

[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…

[OBJECTIVE] Current available plastic surgery positions in craniofacial surgery are not commensurate with the growing number of trained plastic surgery residents and fellows interested in the field. Despite this, there is growing demand for…

[BACKGROUND] Postresidency fellowship training has become increasingly popular as a career option. Specifically, the subspecialty of aesthetic surgery has grown tremendously over the past 2 decades within several fields, including plastic a…

[INTRODUCTION] The transition from in-person to virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the residency application process. Recognizing the gradual return to in-person interviews and the historical presence of gender disparit…

[BACKGROUND] Plastic surgery is emerging as a prime target for private equity (PE) investments, driven by its increasing demand, scalability, and opportunities for insurance-independent revenue streams. This review synthesizes current liter…

[BACKGROUND] Depression and anxiety have a complex association with opioid dependence, though their impact on acute postoperative pain is unclear. The present study investigated the impact of depression and anxiety on acute postoperative pa…

[BACKGROUND] Although age, body mass index (BMI), and major comorbidities were historically used as predictors of surgical risk, recent literature supports patient frailty as a more accurate predictor. Database studies and chart reviews sup…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the healthcare system to adopt novel strategies to treat patients. Pediatric plastic surgeons are uniquely exposed to high rates of infections during examinations and surgeries via aerosol-generating procedu…

[BACKGROUND] The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) has collected data on cosmetic surgery from member surgeons since 2003. These data offer valuable information on national trends in clinical practice. [OBJECTIVES] The present study…

[INTRODUCTION] Burns and fires in the operating room are a known risk and their prevention has contributed to many additional safety measures. Despite these safeguards, burn injuries contribute significantly to the medical malpractice lands…

[INTRODUCTION] The relationship between pursuing a research year (RY) and plastic surgery match outcomes is unclear. The present study investigated the association between a dedicated RY and the odds of matching into an integrated Plastic a…

Microsurgery is technically challenging, typically requiring a primary surgeon and an assistant to complete several key operative steps. These may include manipulation of fine structures, such as nerves or vessels in preparation for anastom…

[BACKGROUND] The ability to predict breast implant augmentation complications can significantly inform patient management. A frailty measure, such as the modified 5-item frailty index (mFI-5), is becoming an increasingly established risk fa…

[PURPOSE] Limited available pediatric plastic surgery positions fail to accommodate the increasing number of craniofacial fellows trained annually. However, many adult indications have increased the demand for craniofacial expertise. Given …

[OBJECTIVE] As of January 26, 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination(USMLE) Step 1 score reporting will be changed from a numeric scoring system to pass/fail. Although the new scoring policy is expected to benefit medical stu…