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Surgical design and algorithm for correction of earlobe ptosis and pseudoptosis deformity.
A previously described classification system for earlobe ptosis and criterion for earlobe pseudoptosis deformity was based on height measurements of the two earlobe components: the free caudal segment and the attached cephalic segment. The …
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The "pixie" ear deformity following face lift surgery revisited.
[BACKGROUND] The "pixie" ear deformity can be recognized by its "stuck on" or "pulled" appearance, which is caused by the extrinsic pull of the medial cheek and jawline skin flaps at the earlobe attachment point, the otobasion inferius. The…
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Effect of face lift on earlobe ptosis and pseudoptosis.
The authors have previously described a classification system for earlobe ptosis and established criteria for earlobe pseudoptosis. Earlobe heights were characterized on the basis of anatomic landmarks, including the intertragal notch, the …
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The aesthetic earlobe: classification of lobule ptosis on the basis of a survey of North American Caucasians.
North American Caucasian male subjects (n = 59) and female subjects (n = 72) were surveyed, to investigate earlobe height preferences that could serve as guidelines for aesthetic earlobe surgical procedures and reconstructions. Subjects wer…
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The prediction of breast reduction weight.
Reimbursement for reduction mammaplasty has become more stringent because many insurers require specific documentation of patient symptoms and estimated weight of planned breast resection. The purpose of this study was to develop a simple, …
- Infection after face lift.
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Plastic surgery.
Animal studies and early clinical trials have shown that growth factors can be powerful agents in manipulating wound repair. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy does not contribute to reperfusion injury and appears to protect the microcirculation.…
- Why we should simplify our name.
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Fingernail deformities secondary to ganglions of the distal interphalangeal joint (mucous cysts).
Twenty-six nail deformities secondary to ganglions of the distal interphalangeal joint were retrospectively reviewed to assess the important aspects of their management. The patients' ages ranged from 41 to 79 years. The long and index fing…
- Leaving the fold.
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Management of acute facial powder burns.
To evaluate the management and outcome of acute facial powder burns, 10 patients admitted to a burn center (1980-1985) were reviewed. Facial burns resulted from black gun-powder in 7 and fireworks in 3 patients. Most burns occurred in teena…
- The Southern Illinois University Plastic Surgery Program.
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Functional evaluation of latissimus dorsi donor site.
A study was undertaken to determine the cosmetic and functional problems associated with the latissimus dorsi muscle donor site. Twenty-four patients undergoing both free and pedicle muscle and myocutaneous flap procedures for a wide variet…
- The perionychium: anatomy, physiology, and care of injuries.
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V-Y advancement flap for facial defects.
We have used 107 V-Y advancement flaps in 76 patients with only loss of one flap and loss of hair growth in a second. The versatility of this method of closure and its superior cosmetic result recommend it to the plastic surgeon who must cl…
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Wire basket for immobilization of interscapular skin grafts.
One of the most difficult areas on the body to skin graft successfully is the interscapular and upper back region. We have used a wire "basket" to immobilize the interscapular region in 8 patients following wide excision for melanoma. "Take…
- The massive weight loss patient.
- A reinforced tongue blade for the Dingman mouth gag.
- A simplified art course for the plastic surgeon.