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View article: Breast reduction outcomes in massive weight loss: A comparative analysis of GLP-1 receptor agonist users, post-bariatric surgery patients, and controls
Breast reduction outcomes in massive weight loss: A comparative analysis of GLP-1 receptor agonist users, post-bariatric surgery patients, and controls Open
Post-bariatric surgery patients demonstrated significantly higher complication rates compared to GLP-1 users and controls. Hypoalbuminemia and post-bariatric status emerged as independent risk factors for complications. These findings supp…
View article: Temporal satisfaction patterns in body image after aesthetic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Temporal satisfaction patterns in body image after aesthetic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Body image satisfaction following aesthetic surgery follows predictable adaptation patterns consistent with hedonic adaptation theory. The initial rapid increase reflects immediate post-operative relief, while subsequent stabilization repr…
View article: Mitigation of Postsurgical Scars Using Lasers: A Review
Mitigation of Postsurgical Scars Using Lasers: A Review Open
Background: Most postsurgical scars are considered esthetically and functionally acceptable. Currently, there is no definite consensus treatment for postsurgical scarring. The purpose of this review is to shed some light on the value of sc…
View article: The Borenstein Maneuver: A Surgical Technique to Narrow the Breast and Add Projection
The Borenstein Maneuver: A Surgical Technique to Narrow the Breast and Add Projection Open
INTRODUCTION The Borenstein maneuver is a powerful surgical tool used to achieve 3 goals: Narrowing of the wide breast. Adding projection. Gradually reducing tension from the final skin closure. The ptotic breast has a significant lateral …
View article: Supplementary Material for: Enhanced Percutaneous Delivery of Beta-Blockers Using Thermal Resurfacing Drug Delivery System for Topical Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
Supplementary Material for: Enhanced Percutaneous Delivery of Beta-Blockers Using Thermal Resurfacing Drug Delivery System for Topical Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas Open
Background: Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common vascular tumors in children. In the past few years, topical beta-blockers (bBs) have been reported to be an effective treatment of superficial IHs. Objective: We sought to evaluat…
View article: Combined Breast Implant Explantation and Multilevel Mastopexy Technique
Combined Breast Implant Explantation and Multilevel Mastopexy Technique Open
Patients dissatisfied with their breast implants are faced with 2 options: secondary augmentation or removal of the implants. Simple removal of breast implants often leads to wide, deflated, and laterally displaced breasts which are notori…
View article: The Paper Mache Bra: A Postsurgical Breast Taping Technique
The Paper Mache Bra: A Postsurgical Breast Taping Technique Open
Little has been published about dressing the breast after surgery and the potential benefits of added support to the routine use of a nonwired bra postoperatively. We report a postsurgical breast taping method and suggest its use might hel…
View article: Multilevel Breast Reduction: A Retrospective Study of 338 Breast Reduction Surgeries
Multilevel Breast Reduction: A Retrospective Study of 338 Breast Reduction Surgeries Open
Background: Aesthetic breast reduction is a common plastic surgery procedure with the potential for considerable improvement of the patient’s quality of life in addition to its aesthetic value. Many different approaches have been described…
View article: The Scar Bane, Without the Pain: A New Approach in the Treatment of Elevated Scars: Thermomechanical Delivery of Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide and 5-Fluorouracil
The Scar Bane, Without the Pain: A New Approach in the Treatment of Elevated Scars: Thermomechanical Delivery of Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide and 5-Fluorouracil Open
Thermomechanical drug delivery of TAC and 5-FU is safe and effective. This is a promising option for the treatment of keloid scars, particularly in the pediatric population.
View article: Abstract: Early Intervention with Pulse Dye and CO2 Ablative Fractional Lasers to Improve Cutaneous Scarring Post-Mastectomy - a Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Early Intervention with Pulse Dye and CO2 Ablative Fractional Lasers to Improve Cutaneous Scarring Post-Mastectomy - a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction is currently considered the “gold standard” of treatment. Therefore plastic surgery consultation has become an inherent part of the breast cancer patient management, significantly improv…
View article: Abstract: Surgical Scars Touchups - Pulse Dye and CO2 Lasers Are Your Friends. a Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Surgical Scars Touchups - Pulse Dye and CO2 Lasers Are Your Friends. a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction is currently considered the “gold standard” of treatment. Therefore plastic surgery consultation has become an inherent part of the breast cancer patient management, significantly improv…
View article: Abstract: Directional Freezing and Vitrification of Whole Limbs for Future Transplantation and Organ Banking
Abstract: Directional Freezing and Vitrification of Whole Limbs for Future Transplantation and Organ Banking Open
INTRODUCTION: According to the World Health Organisation, less than 10% of humanities needs for transplantable organs are being met. No data is available for vascularized composite tissue allotransplantations (VCA), yet these cases are fur…
View article: Abstract: Enhanced Wound Healing By Treatment with Heat Stable Antigen (HSA/CD24)
Abstract: Enhanced Wound Healing By Treatment with Heat Stable Antigen (HSA/CD24) Open
INTRODUCTION: Healthy individuals rarely have problems with wound healing. Most skin lesions heal rapidly and efficiently within one to two weeks. However, many medical and surgical complications can be attributed to deficiencies in wound …
View article: Immunological and inflammatory mapping of vascularized composite allograft rejection processes in a rat model
Immunological and inflammatory mapping of vascularized composite allograft rejection processes in a rat model Open
High resemblance between the cues governing VCA and solid organ rejection was observed. Despite this high resemblance we describe also, for the first time, a damage induced inflammatory component in VCA rejection as immune cell infiltratio…
View article: Body Builder’s Nightmare: Black Market Steroid Injection Gone Wrong: a Case Report
Body Builder’s Nightmare: Black Market Steroid Injection Gone Wrong: a Case Report Open
Summary: In the pursuit of success in sports, some athletes are not deterred by health risks associated with the (mis)use of black market preparations of dubious origin as performance-enhancing agents. Several studies published in the rece…