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[BACKGROUND] Nontobacco nicotine dependence has been recently linked to the obese population. Although abdominoplasty and panniculectomy are mainly indicated for patients with a history of obesity, no studies have yet investigated whether n…

[BACKGROUND] Augmentation mammaplasty is the second most common aesthetic procedure in the USA, with over 300,000 surgeries performed in 2023. Although the procedure is typically regarded as safe and effective, revision surgeries, frequentl…

[BACKGROUND] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased risk for several comorbidities, with the most prominent being obesity. Obesity is strongly linked to the development of macromastia, a primary indication for breast red…

[BACKGROUND] Serotonergic antidepressants have been associated with an increased risk of weight gain. Because being overweight is strongly linked to macromastia development, which is a primary indication for breast reduction, it is very imp…

[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty is a common facial aesthetic procedure. Rhinoplasty's candidates often present with a high prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders. Serotonergic antidepressants are widely used to manage these disorders. Give…

[BACKGROUND] Hair transplant surgery is often tended to as a last resort for different types of alopecia. It involves importing hair from a donor site to recipient site using different surgical tools. Surgical interventions hold the risk of…

[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasty is among the most popular aesthetic procedures in plastic surgery worldwide. Common indications include prior massive weight loss, surgical or not, with remaining skin excess and post-pregnancy women looking to r…

Based on previous reports on the subscarpal lipo-aponeurotic system (SLAS), the authors describe their experience with biplanar lipo-abdominoplasty. The SLAS was found to serve as an excellent flap for tightening the abdominal wall and impr…

Gender dysphoria refers to the psychological distress arising from a mismatch between an individual's physical embodiment and their internal sense of gender. Gender-affirming mastectomies can be a pivotal component of gender affirmation for…

[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasties are among the most common procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery. The target audience are patients after massive weight loss who are left with excess skin and post-partum patients. Due to the efficacy of abdom…

[BACKGROUND] Marital status is a commonly reported demographic variable in scientific literature. Numerous reports suggested difference in the medical outcomes of patients when stratified based on marital status. Although many reports sugge…

[BACKGROUND] Drains are traditionally inserted during surgery for reduction of fluid accumulation in the post-operative period. The appearance of drained fluids and their quantity can be early predictors of complications. Over the years, se…

[BACKGROUND] Complications after body-contouring surgery are a field of great interest. Recognition of patient-related characteristics contributing to a greater risk for complication is of the utmost importance in improving the quality of c…

[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasties are a very common procedure that is geared toward improving the abdominal contour and restoring quality of life. Main candidates for surgery are postpartum patients and patients after massive weight lost result…

[BACKGROUND] Facial rejuvenation procedures have been in existence for over a century. Since its first introduction, it improved anatomical understanding and clinical implications and gave rise to numerous techniques and re-ideations of the…

Breast reduction surgery achieves symptomatic relief and improved quality of life for patients with excessive breast enlargement. Reduction mammoplasty has evolved over the last century with the introduction of multiple new pedicles and ski…

[UNLABELLED] Many transmasculine individuals face chest dysphoria, an emotional distress associated with breast development. The definitive management for reduction of existing breast tissue and alleviation of chest dysphoria comes in the f…

The increased awareness of the transgender population and their medical needs has given rise to a wide array of gender-affirming surgeries and hormonal therapies. To better understand the implication of testosterone therapy on female-to-mal…

[BACKGROUND] Hematomas are common complications following plastic and esthetic surgeries. Large and complex hematomas might result in prolonged hospitalization, further interventions, additional expenses, and poor esthetic outcome. Tranexam…

[BACKGROUND] Despite the global acceptance of the impact factor (IF) by researchers and academic institutions as one, criticism has been voiced regarding its effectiveness in evaluating the unbiased impact of a journal. To overcome the limi…

[UNLABELLED] Preservation of Scarpa's fascia in abdominoplasty has been previously presented. Herein we introduce the subscarpal lipo aponeurotic system (SLAS) and the technique of preserving the SLAS and its tightening in lipoabdominoplast…

First described by Gaudet and Morestin, abdominoplasty with umbilical preservation dates as far back as 1905. Navel position was described on the transverse axis by Rohrich, and on the median longitudinal axis, by Vernon, Baroudi and Pitang…

Retained foreign object (RFO) is a rare iatrogenic complication. This article presents an unprecedented case of a plastic RFO post-augmentation mammoplasty. We present the case of a 32-year-old woman, 8 years after breast augmentation surg…

Choice of operative technique is often a major factor in the success of replantation of traumatic avulsions of the auricle. While microsurgery is considered to produce the best aesthetic results, this approach may not be an option due to va…

Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic environmental pathogens that can produce a wide range of diseases, including infection of the skin and soft tissues. Mycobacterium fortuitum is a predominant causative agent of postsurgic…

Plastic surgery history denotes two forefathers: Sushruta Samhita, who dates back to the 6th century BC with the Sanskrit surgical handbook, composed mainly by him, and Sir Harold Delf Gillies who is considered the father of modern plastic …

On August 17, 1999, an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck Turkey, resulting in the destruction of the cities Golcuk, Izmit, Adapazari, and Yalova. Three days later, the Israel Defense Force Field Hospital arrived at Adapazari, serving as a …

We retrospectively reviewed 421 burn patients treated in our burn unit in the past 3 years, focusing on breast burns in female patients. The aim of our study was to review the epidemiology, establish the mechanism of breast burn occurrence,…