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Anatomic Location of a Sensory Nerve to the Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap: A Novel Option for Sensate Autologous Tissue Reconstruction
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...
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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...
32 minutes ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
New clinical trial evaluates aesthetic results of conservative surgery in breast cancer
Belén Merck Navarro, Medicine professor at Valencia and Castellón's CEU UCH university is the only Spaniard among the 17 surgeons from 11 different countries that specialize in...
1 day ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Breast reconstruction can improve feelings of breast cancer survivors
A plastic surgeon in Marshfield, Wisconsin gained a reputation of raising self-esteem for breast cancer survivors. An October 26 article of the Daily Tribune reported the...
1 day ago - Bergman Plastic Surgery - 2 articles
Actress Kaley Cuoco not shy about cosmetic surgery
Actress and television personality Kaley Cuoco came out candidly about her several plastic surgery procedures. An article of Health Aim reported on her procedures on November...
1 day ago - Bergman Plastic Surgery - 6 articles
Iggy Azalea flaunts Instagram selfie of her laser skincare procedure
Rap artist and cosmetic surgery fanatic Iggy Azalea recently posted an Instagram selfie shortly before undergoing a laser skincare procedure. A December 9 article of Daily Mail...
1 day ago - Bergman Plastic Surgery - 6 articles
Cosmetic surgery procedures versus plastic surgery
People often interchangeably use the terms cosmetic surgery procedures and plastic surgery. However, according to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery , there are significant...
1 day ago - Bergman Plastic Surgery - 6 articles
Nipple procedures expected to increase in popularity this year
An article of The Independent revealed the popularity of nipple procedures is on the up in the cosmetic surgery world. At first, there was widespread confusion about what a...
1 day ago - Bergman Plastic Surgery
Predictors of complications following breast reduction surgery: A national surgical quality improvement program study of 16812 cases
Breast reduction is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Despite good outcomes and high patient satisfaction, there is little national data...
2 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
The dynamic-lymphaticovenular anastomosis method for breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema: creation of functional lymphaticovenular anastomoses with use of preoperative dynamic ultrasonography
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis is generally effective for breast cancer treatment-related upper extremity lymphedema. Clinical improvement is, however, limited by the degree of...
2 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
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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...
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...
Allergan to Acquire Bonti
Allergan has agreed to acquire Bonti, a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, fast-acting neurotoxin...
UNC Researchers Find Racial Disparities in Treatment for Heart Attack Patients
Sameer Arora, MD, a UNC School of Medicine cardiology fellow, led a study reviewing hospitalizations for a certain type of heart attack that occurred over a 15-year period and...
Eyelid Lift Surgery in Santa Barbara
Eyes are often the first thing people notice. They convey so much without a word being spoken. Unfortunately, aging, stress, smoking, excess drinking and/or sun damage can...
Nipple procedures expected to increase in popularity this year
An article of The Independent revealed the popularity of nipple procedures is on the up in the cosmetic surgery world. At first, there was widespread confusion about what a...
Restoring youthful appeal through laser resurfacing procedure
Advancement in cosmetic surgery has made it possible for certain individuals to either improve or restore their physical appearance without the need of “going under the knife.”...