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Plastic Surgery Statistics for 2018
This month the annual 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report was released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Cosmetic surgery procedures overall went up by 2% with...
31 minutes ago - Dr. Terry J. Perkins
Refinements to the Yin-Yang Breast Reduction Technique after 163 consecutive cases
The Yin-Yang technique as originally described by the authors, introduced an innovative method of glandular resection, remodeling, and skin redraping.1
8 hours ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Association of Increased Body Mass Index and Resection Weights on the Safety of Reduction Mammaplasty in the Adolescent Population
Macromastia is a common diagnosis that has been shown to significantly impact the quality of life in females.1 These symptoms may include neck and back pain, kyphotic posture...
8 hours ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Autologous Breast Reconstruction in Patients with Achondroplasia: Reconstructive and Anaesthetic Challenges
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6 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Comment on: ‘Efficacy of autologous fat transfer for the correction of contour deformities in the breast: A systematic review and meta-analysis'
We read with interest the article entitled ‘Efficacy of autologous fat transfer for the correction of contour deformities in the breast: A systematic review and...
6 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Delayed breast reconstruction with transverse latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap using becker expander implants in patients submitted to radiotherapy: A series of cases
Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap associated with a breast implant is well established procedure. However, there are few published articles...
8 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Scientists Discover Key Enzyme in Breast Cancer Proliferation, Treatment Resistance
In lab experiments, researchers led by Michael Emanuele, PhD, found that the enzyme USP21 protects the protein FOXM1, which has been implicated in basal-like breast cancer...
8 days ago - UNC Healthcare
Breast Implants Top List of Plastic Surgeries
The number of cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. has climbed steadily over the past five years.
9 days ago - Web MD
BIA-ALCL & Breast Augmentation: Is the Risk a Reality?
We've heard some concerns from women considering breast augmentation at our St. Louis practice about Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma , a disease...
12 days ago - STL Cosmetic Surgery
Cost-Utility of Reduction Mammoplasty in Brazilian Public Service using BREAST-Q®
Mammary hypertrophy is defined as an increase of the mammary gland beyond the physiological limits that is not related to pregnancy, inflammation, injury or hemorrhage. As a...
16 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
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Join Us at the Southern Women's Show March 29-31
Look for us in booth 455 where we'll have live Emsculpt demonstrations, special pricing for attendees, and great door prizes - including our grand prize giveaway of 4 Emsculpt...
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Dominican Republic named the most dangerous place to travel for plastic...
A new report from the University of Texas Medical Branch looked at 42 patients who had serious post-surgery infections. Of those, 20 had operations performed in the Dominican...
Association of Increased Body Mass Index and Resection Weights on the Safety...
Macromastia is a common diagnosis that has been shown to significantly impact the quality of life in females.1 These symptoms may include neck and back pain, kyphotic posture...
Refinements to the Yin-Yang Breast Reduction Technique after 163 consecutive...
The Yin-Yang technique as originally described by the authors, introduced an innovative method of glandular resection, remodeling, and skin redraping.1
Unilateral cleft lip repair: A ‘cut as you go' approach to the anatomical...
Fisher's description of unilateral cleft lip repair,1 by applying the principles of anatomical subunits to provide optimal scar placement, relies upon preoperative measurements...
The Innervated Rectus Abdominis Flap for Quadriceps Reconstruction
The vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous and transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps have traditionally been excluded from consideration of reconstructions with...
Precision oncology insights revealed for colorectal cancer
The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, could help define strategies to more effectively treat colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death...
UNC Lineberger to hold 43rd annual scientific symposium April 29-30
The symposium, which will be held April 29-30 at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, is open to students, faculty and the public.