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Comment on “How to assess the volume of a DIEP flap using a free online calculator: the DIEP V method”
Razzano et al. developed a simple method to calculate the predicted volume of a DIEP flap for breast reconstruction.1 They hypothesized that the best representative shape for a...
12 hours ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Not Quite Ready for a Facelift?
Often, patients come into our cosmetic surgery practice here in Missouri seeking facial rejuvenation. However, they are torn because they aren't ready for a full facelift, but...
17 days ago - STL Cosmetic Surgery
Comparison of piezosurgery, percutaneous and endonasal continuous osteotomy techniques on a caprine skull model
Osteotomy is a crucial step in rhinoplasty which can have a significant impact on the outcome. In addition to previous percutaneous and endonasal approaches, piezosurgery has...
19 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons works to secure passage of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act through Congress
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is leading the charge to educate members of Congress on the importance of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require all...
23 days ago - Plastic Surgery
One-Stage Treatment for Maxillo-Facial Asymmetry with Orthognathic and Contouring Surgery using virtual surgical planning and 3D-printed surgical templates
Asymmetry is one of the most common maxillo-facial deformities. One-stage treatment for maxillo-facial asymmetry with orthognathic and contouring surgery has been rarely...
26 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
AIVITA Biomedical Appoints Two New Executives
Scott Burell is now chief financial officer of AIVITA Biomedical and Kevin Green is the company's new vice president of business development. AIVITA Biomedical is a biotech...
30 days ago - Surgical Aesthetics Magazine
Blue Cross NC, UNC Health Alliance agreement lowers Triangle ACA rates by more than 21 percent
Plans will cost $140 less per month on average before subsidies. New agreement means $200 million reduction in healthcare costs for 2019 in Triangle. Statewide, Blue Cross NC...
1 month ago - UNC Healthcare
Anna Victoria Shows Even Fitness Models Have Stomach Rolls
Anna Victoria has racked up almost 1 million followers on Instagram by sharing photos of her absolutely rockin' body and the tough workouts she does to stay strong and...
1 month ago - Health
Post oncological lacrimal duct reconstruction; a practical classification system for reconstructive planning and short-term results of a case series
: Surgical resection of skin tumors in the medial canthal area may damage the lacrimal duct and can result in chronic ephiphora. Post oncologic reconstruction of the lacrimal...
1 month ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Patients Opt for 3D Simulation for Breast Augmentation - But It Doesn't Improve Outcomes
Three-dimensional image simulation is popular among women planning breast augmentation surgery. But while this evolving technology may enhance communication, it doesn't improve...
1 month ago - Plastic Surgery
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What Is Septoplasty?
For many people, dealing with a deviated septum creates numerous problems that can lead to nasal obstruction, sleep apnea, excessive snoring, and other breathing complications...
FDA Clears Sebacia Microparticles for Acne
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance for Sebacia Microparticles for the treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. The gold microparticles are used...
Allergan Announces Results of Higher-Dose BOTOX Cosmetic for Glabellar Lines
Higher doses of Botox Cosmetic are well tolerated and offer better longevity than the traditional 20-unit dose, according the results of a new clinical study. Allergan...
Without a Trace
How to reduce postprocedure bruising following injectable treatments.By Daniel Casciato Bruises are a common side effect of injectable treatments, such as botulinum toxin and...
When should we use the terms “aponeurotic blepharoptosis” and “reinsertion...
It is generally considered that involutional blepharoptosis is caused by disinsertion of the levator aponeurosis1. This type of acquired blepharoptosis is therefore also...
Comment on “How to assess the volume of a DIEP flap using a free online...
Razzano et al. developed a simple method to calculate the predicted volume of a DIEP flap for breast reconstruction.1 They hypothesized that the best representative shape for a...
Anatomic Location of a Sensory Nerve to the Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap...
A January 2017 article in the New York Times, “After Mastectomies, an Unexpected Blow: Numb New Breasts,” made the concept of hypoesthesia after mastectomy mainstream. This...
Gingko flap: The development of a novel flap technique to reduce dog ear...
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The Helsinki Approach to Face Transplantation
We herein describe the establishment of the Helsinki Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation program and its execution in the first two face transplant cases.
Recycling Full Thickness Skin Graft from Failing Free Flaps in Salvage...
Free flap loss is a dreaded complication in microsurgery. When a second free flap is harvested, the enlarged donor site may not be amenable to primary closure, and a split...