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Aesthetic Medicine in Oncology: A Systematic Review of Botulinum Toxin, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels, and Laser Therapies in Cancer Patient.
[BACKGROUND] Advancements in oncology have significantly improved survival rates, shifting the focus toward enhancing the quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors. Aesthetic medicine, encompassing procedures such as botulinum toxin injecti…
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The Long-Term Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Lower Facial Rejuvenation in 400 Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) has become an established treatment for upper facial rejuvenation; however, its use in the lower face and neck is less explored and presents anatomical challenges. This study evaluates the long-t…
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From Palliation After Angiosarcoma Resection to Totally Autologous Aesthetic Breast Reconstruction Combining Kiss Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Contralateral Breast Sharing Internal Mammary Artery Perforator Flap: A Case Report.
Angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare but aggressive disease that often requires wide-margin resection resulting in massive thoracic defects. In this report we present the unique case of a patient who underwent primary chest wall reconstruct…
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Anesthesia Modalities and Nasal Packing in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Postoperative Management, and Safety Guidelines.
[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed facial plastic surgeries worldwide. Despite its frequency, there is significant heterogeneity in perioperative management, particularly regarding the choice of anesthesia-local,…
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Hybrid Total Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Combining Acellular Dermal Matrix Placement and Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap Coverage: A Report of Two Cases.
Reconstruction of complex Achilles tendon defects involving both the tendon and the overlying soft tissues represents a challenging scenario for plastic surgeons. In this report, we present an innovative technique of hybrid total Achilles t…
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Botulinum Toxin: A Non-surgical Approach for Non-myasthenic Mild-to-Moderate Blepharoptosis Treatment.
[INTRODUCTION] Mild-to-moderate blepharoptosis can be aesthetically displeasing for patients, particularly in cases involving a single eyelid. However, certain patients are reluctant to undergo surgical intervention. Botulinum neurotoxin A …
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Efficacy of Renuvion Helium Plasma to Improve the Appearance of Loose Skin in Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty After Massive Weight Loss: A Prospective Controlled Randomized Study.
[INTRODUCTION] Renuvion was the first FDA approved helium plasma device utilized for subdermal tissue heating to reduce skin laxity. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate that the use of Renuvion improves the outcomes, skin quality a…
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Aesthetic use of recycled perforator flaps to correct contour deformities during abdominoplasty procedures.
[INTRODUCTION] Pedicled perforator flaps can be used not only in reconstructive scenarios but also for aesthetic purposes, thereby enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of the treated area. The authors present two representative c…
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Rectus Abdominis Fascia Plication Within DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Impact on Abdominal Wall Morbidity and Patient Satisfaction Evaluated with the BREAST-Q.
: The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction, but donor site morbidity, such as abdominal bulging, remains a concern. Rectus fascia plication is a recognized treatment for r…
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Before-and-After Photography on Social Media: The Pursuit of Impossible Beauty.
Plastic surgeons and aesthetic medicine professionals often share "before" and "after" clinical cases on social media, but this practice can lead to unintended consequences, such as dysmorphophobia and unrealistic expectations. These before…
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Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery: Analysis of Applications, Perspectives, and Psychological Impact.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a promising tool in the field of plastic surgery, offering a wide array of applications that enhance surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and overall efficiency. This paper explores the utiliz…
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Aesthetic Medicine Across Generations: Evolving Trends and Influences.
Aesthetic medicine has grown exponentially in recent decades, becoming a key part of healthcare and wellness, with distinct generational demands shaping its landscape. Baby Boomers seek youthful rejuvenation, preferring noninvasive treatmen…
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Response to: Aesthetic Medicine Across Generations: Evolving Trends and Influences.
This response addresses the evolving trends in aesthetic medicine as influenced by generational differences, particularly the roles of social media and self-expression. It highlights that Baby Boomers tend to prioritize corrective treatment…
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Do Small Scars Lead to Better Results? Analysis of Long-term Outcomes and Satisfaction of Patients Undergoing Anchor-line Abdominoplasty Following Massive Weight Loss.
[INTRODUCTION] Do smaller scars lead to higher patient satisfaction? The aim of this study is to analyze long-term satisfaction of patients who underwent abdominoplasty after massive weight loss. [METHODS] Patients inclusion criteria: no p…
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Reconstruction of Scroll and Pitanguy's Ligaments in Open Rhinoplasty: A Controlled Randomized Study.
[INTRODUCTION] In the preservation rhinoplasty era, ligament management represents a hot topic. The aim of this study is to analyze the role of ligaments as indispensable elements of support of the nasal tip to have an adequate, safe, and p…
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Eating Disorders and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
[INTRODUCTION] Eating disorders (ED) and plastic surgery are two areas of healthcare that have gained significant attention in recent years. The goal of this review is to provide an overview of the existing literature concerning the interpl…
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The Effect of Adjuvant Radiotherapy on One- and Two-Stage Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction and on Autologous Reconstruction: A Multicenter Italian Study among 18 Senonetwork Breast Centres.
[PURPOSE] In modern breast cancer treatment, a growing role has been observed for breast reconstruction together with an increase in clinical indications for postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). Choosing the optimum type of reconstructive te…
- Editorial: Recent innovation in breast reconstructive surgery.
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Predictive Factors of Satisfaction Following Breast Reconstruction: Do they Influence Patients?
[INTRODUCTION] This study aims to analyze whether there is any patient- or treatment-related factor that can influence patients' body perception after mastectomy and autologous or implant-based breast reconstruction. [MATERIALS AND METHODS…
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Impact on Patient's Appearance Perception of Autologous and Implant Based Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy Using BREAST-Q.
[INTRODUCTION] The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a better quality of life with one of the two techniques and if the results are in line with those already present in the literature. The hypothesis from which we started i…
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Delayed Mastopexy Following Breast-Conserving Surgery and Radiation Therapy: A Case-Control Study to Evaluate Safety and Versatility of the Central Mound Technique.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast remodeling following breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and radiation therapy (RT) is challenging and often burdened by complications due to irradiated tissue atrophy. The authors present a case-control study to compare t…
- Unilateral Oculonasal Synkinesis After Rhinoplasty.
- Rhinoplasty on Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome Patient.
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In Constant Search of "Like": How Technology and Social Media Influence the Perception of our Body.
We live in a world where each of us is constantly surrounded by the influence of social networks that represent daily points of reference with which we interact. The perception of our body is determined by three main views: the view we ours…
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Reply to: Invited Discussion on: Quality of Life and Outcome After Preservation Rhinoplasty Using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation Questionnaire.
Rhinoplasty is certainly the most creative and exciting intervention in the field of plastic surgery due to the possibility of associating the technical procedures with the inventiveness and artistic sense of the surgeon. In addition, the p…
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Can Morphing Influence the Patient's Decision to Undergo Surgery.
Morphing is one of the first digital effects developed by the film industry and consists of the fluid, gradual and seamless transformation between two images of different shapes, which can be objects, people, faces, landscapes. In plastic s…
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Midface Lift Plus Lipofilling Preferential in Patients with Negative Lower Eyelid Vectors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
[INTRODUCTION] In conducting this study, it was our presumption that lipofilling is a necessary and simultaneous adjunct to lifting the middle third of the face in patients with negative lower eyelid vectors, enabling satisfactory and endur…
- The Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Review of 5000 Treatments.
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Dysmorphophobia: When Should the Plastic Surgeon Say No?
Dysmorphophobia is the phobia that arises from the distorted view that one has of one's external appearance, caused by the excessive concern for one's body image, in most cases not justified. The role of the plastic surgeon is to recognize …
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Effects of latissimus dorsi (LD) flap harvest on shoulder function in delayed breast reconstruction. A long-term analysis considering the acromiohumeral interval (AHI), the WOSI, and BREAST-Q questionnaires.
[BACKGROUND] The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is reliable and versatile with many indications and low donor site morbidity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term effects of LD flap on the shoulder function in patients undergoing …