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Trends in Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Types at a Breast Cancer Tertiary Referral Centre Before and After Introduction of Acellular Dermal Matrices
Reconstructive breast surgery has continued to evolve over the last decade with a key change being adoption of acellular dermal matrices as an adjunct for implant-based...
1 day ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Delaying Implant-Based Mammary Reconstruction After Radiotherapy Does Not Decrease Capsular Contracture: An In Vitro Study
We read with great interest the article entitled “Delaying Implant-Based Mammary Reconstruction After Radiotherapy Does Not Decrease Capsular Contracture: An In Vitro Study (J...
1 day ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Tolerance of latissimus dorsi in immediate breast reconstruction without implant to radiotherapy
Immediate breast reconstruction improves the quality of life of patients who undergo mastectomy. The latissimus dorsi flap method provides particularly good aesthetic results...
4 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Breast Reduction Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
To determine the effectiveness and harm of using antibiotic prophylaxis versus placebo or no intervention in patients undergoing breast reduction surgery to prevent surgical...
7 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 3 articles
Welcome Dr. Luke Curtsinger!
Dr. Curtsinger has just joined the practice of Savannah Plastic Surgery, and continues his 19 years of service to Savannah, Bluffton, Brunswick, Hinesville and the surrounding...
11 days ago - Savannah Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Trends in 2015
Last week the American Society of Plastic Surgeons released plastic surgery statistics report for 2015 . These statistics included surgical and minimally-invasive procedures...
12 days ago - Dr. Terry J. Perkins
The merits of decision modelling in the earliest stages of the IDEAL framework - an innovative case in DIEP flap breast reconstructions
IDEAL framework aims at improving the evidence base of available surgical innovations. However, the development of such innovations and collection of evidence is costly...
15 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Accuracy and reproducibility of a newly developed tool for volume measurements of the arm using 3D stereophotogrammetry
Lymph edema of the arm is a common complication after breast cancer treatment. To evaluate lymph edema volume and treatment outcome, an easy to use, objective quantification...
18 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Aggressive breast cancers may contribute to racial survival disparities
In the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, UNC Lineberger researchers led by Melissa Troester, PhD, published results of an analysis of approximately 1,000 invasive...
19 days ago - UNC Healthcare - 2 articles
Thermi Co-Founder Joins Ideal Implant Board of Directors
Ideal Implant, founded in 2006 to develop, manufacture and market the saline IDEAL IMPLANT Structured Breast Implant has appointed Paul Herchman, co-founder and former CEO of...
20 days ago - Surgical Aesthetics Magazine
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Graphic shows the full procedure of nose job
One of the most common plastic surgery procedures involves the dorsal hump, lowering the 'bridge' of the nose and lifting up the 'tip'. And this animation graphic offers an...
Thinking of cosmetic surgery? Think again because this is what the...
Millions of Americans in our increasingly vain culture take the plunge and have cosmetic surgery each year, a figure that has only been increasing as more and more people...
Mandy Moore Called This the Ponytail of Her Dreams-Here's How to Get the Look
[brightcove:5187515759001 default] Forget what you thought you knew about the classic ponytail . Sure, it's a great go-to for the gym, but this hairstyle also has the potential...
All You Need to Know About Dermal Fillers
Facial fillers are used to reduce the appearance of unwanted facial lines, to restore fullness to the face and to fill in scars. As our skin ages, the face naturally loses most...
Astronaut's urine could be turned into plastic
A research team at Clemson University in South Carolina has developed strains of yeast that use urine and carbon dioxide from astronauts' exhaled breath to produce polyester...
Facial Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Removal
While the removal of skin cancer from the face, head, and neck may be scarring - both physically and emotionally - plastic surgeons specially trained in reconstructive facial...
From the Ground Up: The State of Cancer Care in Malawi
Satish Gopal, MD, head of UNC's cancer care efforts at UNC-Project Malawi will welcome collaborators from across the region for the Malawi Cancer Care Symposium on Aug. 28 and 29.
Damania featured in UNC's Women in Science Wednesday series
Blossom Damania, PhD, is the vice dean for research, Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the UNC School of Medicine, and member of the...
UNC Health Care CEO William Roper Named to Modern Healthcare's 100 Most...
As UNC Health Care's CEO, Dr. Roper oversees a clinical enterprise that provides more than 3 million clinic visits across North Carolina each year. He is also Dean of the UNC...
LA SÉCHERESSE VAGINALE, LES TRAITEMENTS RÉCENTS
Par le Docteur Fabienne Marchand Lamiraud La sécheresse vaginale est une pathologie fréquente qui touche 4 femmes sur 10 à un moment de leur vie. [...]