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View article: Optimizing Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment: Clinical Evaluation of a Novel 3D Controlled Chaos Technology
Optimizing Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment: Clinical Evaluation of a Novel 3D Controlled Chaos Technology Open
Background The 1550 nm non-ablative fractional laser (NAFL) is a well-established and versatile technology in aesthetic dermatology, offering a minimally invasive solution for improvements in skin quality. This study introduces a novel NAF…
View article: Impact of Obesity on Outcomes of Gender-Affirming Mastectomies: A Single-Surgeon Experience
Impact of Obesity on Outcomes of Gender-Affirming Mastectomies: A Single-Surgeon Experience Open
Background: 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 af…
View article: Hematoma Prediction in Gender-Affirming Mastectomies: A Single-Surgeon Experience with 267 Patients
Hematoma Prediction in Gender-Affirming Mastectomies: A Single-Surgeon Experience with 267 Patients Open
Background/Objectives: Gender-affirming mastectomies are a pivotal step in the gender-affirmation process. These procedures represent the concordance between an individual’s appearance, as seen by the environment, and his/her perception of…
View article: Long-Term Follow-Up of Gender-Affirming Chest Masculinization: What Have We Learned About Patient Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being?
Long-Term Follow-Up of Gender-Affirming Chest Masculinization: What Have We Learned About Patient Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being? Open
Background: Gender-affirming surgery has become an integral part of the gender transition process that transgender and gender-diverse individuals undergo. Although ample literature exists on the short-term outcomes of gender-affirming surg…
View article: The Efficacy of Thermal Mechanical Fractional Injury System for Facial Rejuvenation: Subjective, Objective and Image Analysis Study
The Efficacy of Thermal Mechanical Fractional Injury System for Facial Rejuvenation: Subjective, Objective and Image Analysis Study Open
Background Facial aging is the result of a number of factors, including the resorption of skeletal tissue, the atrophy of fat pads, and the laxity of connective tissue. These factors contribute to a reduction in facial volume and the devel…
View article: Defining the Subscarpal Lipo-Aponeurotic System (SLAS): Anatomical, Histopathological, and Biomechanical Analysis
Defining the Subscarpal Lipo-Aponeurotic System (SLAS): Anatomical, Histopathological, and Biomechanical Analysis Open
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 imp…
View article: Implementing Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Gender-Affirming Mastectomy Complications: Estimating Performance and Accuracy
Implementing Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Gender-Affirming Mastectomy Complications: Estimating Performance and Accuracy Open
Background Machine learning (ML) gained recent popularity because of its usefulness and applicability in medicine. Surgical specialties utilize ML for patient selection, optimization, and prediction of outcomes. Objectives The aim of the a…
View article: Racial Disparities in Plastic Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Racial Disparities in Plastic Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Racial disparities in surgical outcomes have been shown to lead to subpar results in various patients. Variability and contradictions in the current literature highlight the need for a crucial evaluation of the matter in studie…
View article: Micro-face-lift: A novel biplanar, composite, less-invasive procedure
Micro-face-lift: A novel biplanar, composite, less-invasive procedure Open
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…
View article: Age-related Outcomes of Chest Masculinization Surgery: A Single-surgeon Retrospective Cohort Study
Age-related Outcomes of Chest Masculinization Surgery: A Single-surgeon Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: 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…
View article: Techniques and Innovations in Flap Engineering: A Review
Techniques and Innovations in Flap Engineering: A Review Open
Background: Currently, the gold standard for complex defect reconstruction is autologous tissue flaps, with vascularized composite allografts as its highest level. Good clinical results are obtained despite considerable obstacles, such as …
View article: The History of Plastic Surgery in Israel
The History of Plastic Surgery in Israel Open
Today, plastic surgery is a well-known profession with highly respected surgeons from institutions all over the world. Over the last several decades numerous clinical and technological advances have been made, thanks to the dedication and …
View article: Long Term Rigid Retained Foreign Object After Breast Augmentation: A Case Report and Literature Review
Long Term Rigid Retained Foreign Object After Breast Augmentation: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Introduction: Retained foreign object (RFO) is a rare iatrogenic complication. This article presents an unprecedented case of a plastic RFO post-augmentation mammoplasty. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 32-year-old woman, 8 yea…
View article: Facilitated Umbilical Positioning in Abdominoplasty Using the 15/10 Rule and the “Flap Flipping” Technique
Facilitated Umbilical Positioning in Abdominoplasty Using the 15/10 Rule and the “Flap Flipping” Technique Open
Summary: 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 …
View article: Classification of Transgender Man’s Breast for Optimizing Chest Masculinizing Gender-affirming Surgery
Classification of Transgender Man’s Breast for Optimizing Chest Masculinizing Gender-affirming Surgery Open
Background: The purpose of mastectomy for the female-to-male transgender patient is to produce a masculine appearance of the chest. A number of algorithms have been proposed for selecting the surgical technique; these have generally been b…
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: Abstract: Tranexamic Acid: Current Practices and Administration Protocols in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Israel
Abstract: Tranexamic Acid: Current Practices and Administration Protocols in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Israel Open
PURPOSE: Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, has emerged as a promising agent for reducing perioperative bleeding and subsequent blood transfusion without an increase in complications and adverse events. This accumulating evi…