Alessandri-Bonetti M

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based reconstruction (IBR) is the most common reconstructive strategy following mastectomy. Advancements in surgical techniques and materials have led to improvement in perfusion and thickness of mastectomy skin flaps a…

[PURPOSE] We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the outcomes of end-to-side (ETS) anastomosis to the internal jugular vein (IJV) in head and neck free flap reconstruction. Postoperative outcomes of ETS were compared…

[BACKGROUND] Free tissue transfer is often considered a last resort in burn reconstruction due to its complexity and associated risks. A comprehensive review on free flap outcomes in delayed burn reconstruction is currently lacking. The stu…

[BACKGROUND] Free flap reconstruction in acute burns is high risk but often required for limb salvage and coverage of vital structures. Prior studies have shown a flap loss rate up to 44%. This study aimed to compare the complications assoc…

[BACKGROUND] Free tissue transfer is usually considered as a last resort in severe burn cases, when skin substitutes and local flaps are not viable options. Prior studies have demonstrated a free flap loss rate ranging from 0% to 44%. The a…

Liposuction is a surgical procedure used to remove localized excess adipose tissue. According to The Aesthetic Society's latest annual report, liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure. Despite its popularity, the existi…

[INTRODUCTION] Oncoplastic surgery (OPS) allows wide excisions and accurate tumor resection and reduces breast deformities by immediate reconstruction of large defects. Superior pedicled mammaplasties allow excellent results in large breast…

[BACKGROUND] The goals of mastopexy differ significantly from those of augmentation mammoplasty. Mastopexy is designed to lift and reshape the breasts, while augmentation mammoplasty is designed to increase the volume of the breasts. This c…

[BACKGROUND] ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses natural language processing (NLP) to interact in a humanlike manner, has made significant contributions to various healthcare fields, including plastic surgery. However…

[BACKGROUND] Loss of vision and other ocular defects are a concern with eyelid burn sequelae. This most commonly progresses from eyelid contracture to cicatricial ectropion and lagophthalmos. When left untreated, these may lead to exposure …

Extensive full-thickness head and neck burn defects represent some of the greatest challenges because of the exposure of burned calvaria and lack of good local reconstructive options. This study reports the use of a pedicled latissimus dors…

[BACKGROUND] Severe acute burn injuries represent a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Free flap reconstruction might be required in cases of significant critical structure exposure and soft tissue deficits, when local options are una…

[BACKGROUND] Mommy-makeover is becoming very popular to help them reshaping their own bodies and restoring self-perception, hardly stressed by childbearing-related changes. However, debate exists in the literature concerning safety and aest…

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a variant of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) associated with textured-surface silicone breast implants. Since first being described in 1997, over 1100 cases have b…

The number of breast implant removal procedures are rising. Among the reasons why patients seek breast implant removal, the autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA), also named breast implant illness, is increasingly com…

Botulinum neurotoxin-A and botulinum neurotoxin-B have been shown to play a potential role in improving flap survival in animal models. The aim of this study is to review indications as well as to study injection timing, technique, and dose…

[BACKGROUND] Nonsurgical rhinoplasty with hyaluronic acid (HA) has gained popularity due to its efficacy and minimal downtime. From a structural standpoint, it is like performing a tridimensional reshaping where only enhancement by grafts i…