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Excess skin after massive weight loss is especially discomforting on the abdomen due to physical and psychosocial symptoms, and many patients with excess skin have a lowered Quality of Life (QoL). Abdominoplasty may improve symptoms as well…

[BACKGROUND] Previous studies suggest higher revision rates after primary breast augmentation after massive weight loss (MWL); yet, specific risk factors remain unclear. Robust predictive models are lacking. [OBJECTIVES] The study aimed to…

Aesthetic surgery has become increasingly common in Sweden, and complications from privately performed procedures sometimes require treatment in the public healthcare system. This national register-based study investigated the proportion of…

[BACKGROUND] Quality indicators (QIs) are essential for assessing and improving healthcare delivery. Existing QIs for breast reconstruction are limited and do not comprehensively reflect clinical complexity or patient-centred outcomes. This…

[BACKGROUND] There are several techniques for reconstructing breasts after mastectomy, but little scientific evidence for which technique is superior. The aim of this systematic review was to compare the cost-effectiveness of implant-based …

[BACKGROUND] Breast hypertrophy may cause significant suffering, such as back- and breast pain, painful shoulder groves, and eczemas. Furthermore, women with breast hypertrophy may have lower quality of life than women without breast hypert…

[BACKGROUND] The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS) comprises 40 national societies across Europe. In addition to ESPRAS, there are 8 different European Plastic Surgery societies representing Plastic …

Excess skin after weight loss is perceived as a major problem for the majority of the bariatric patients, between 68 and 90% desire additional reconstructive surgery. However, only about 20% of the patients actually have the possibility to …

The majority of post-bariatric patients suffer from excess skin after weight loss, impairing physical, psychosocial and mental health. The abdomen is the most common location for excess skin, and abdominoplasty is the most commonly required…

[BACKGROUND] Specialty training in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is a prerequisite for safe and effective provision of care. The aim of this study was to assess and portray similarities and differences in the continuing educ…

[BACKGROUND] The majority of postbariatric patients experience major problems from excess skin, with most desiring abdominoplasty. [OBJECTIVES] To present visual assessments and objective measurements of excess abdominal skin; analyze rela…

[BACKGROUND]  The Executive Committee (ExCo) of the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS) organized a first ESPRAS European Leadership Forum (ELF) to facilitate international exchange and to provide a pl…

The present article provides an overview of the current and expected effects of plastic surgery in Europe. It presents the experience of departments for plastic and reconstructive surgery, as evaluated by interviews with members of the Exec…

[BACKGROUND] Excess skin is well known after massive weight loss but, there is missing knowledge from various groups. [OBJECTIVES] To describe and compare excess skin in a reference population during obesity, after obesity surgery, and aft…

[INTRODUCTION] Breast hypertrophy is a condition associated with physical, psychological, and psychosocial problems. The primary aims of this study were to determine the impact of breast hypertrophy and the effects of breast reduction, perf…

There is a lack of published, validated questionnaires for evaluating psychosocial morbidity in patients with breast hypertrophy undergoing breast reduction surgery. To validate the breast evaluation questionnaire (BEQ), originally develop…

[BACKGROUND] Weight loss after obesity and pregnancy is associated with excess abdominal skin and weakness of the abdominal wall, which is assumed to cause low back pain and reduce lung function. Today, abdominoplasty is the only known meth…

[BACKGROUND] The authors prospectively evaluated the effect of isolated abdominoplasty with or without rectus fascia plication on the physical, functional, and psychosocial dimensions of health-related quality of life in post-bariatric surg…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative infection after breast reduction surgery is a common complication, with the most commonly involved pathogen being Staphylococcus aureus. Previous studies of antibiotic prophylaxis in breast reduction surgery have …

[BACKGROUND] Gynecomastia is a common medical problem presenting in nearly a third of the male population. Treatment for gynecomastia can be either pharmacological or surgical. Patients with gynecomastia often experience affected quality-of…

Women who suffer from breast hypertrophy commonly have physical symptoms such as back pain and psychosocial problems. Breast reduction surgery is performed to relieve these problems. Side-effects must be kept to a minimum. Risk factors for …

Abdominoplasty is a well-established operation to remove abdominal tissue excess. The patients' benefits and risks of this surgical treatment are, however, incompletely studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of evidence …

It is well known that the risk of complications after abdominal contouring surgery is high. Sparse data in published reports exist, suggesting that complication rates are higher in postbariatric patients compared with patients who have lost…

Fifty-four patients were studied a mean of five years after their breasts had been reconstructed between 1984 and 1990 using the lateral thoracodorsal (LTD) flap in combination with either a thin shell, non-low-bleed (n = 35) or a thick she…

The basic techniques of plastic surgery are of great practical importance in achieving the best possible results when reconstructing skin and subcutaneous tissue. Knowledge of the anatomy of the skin and the normal healing process is also e…

The basic techniques of plastic surgery are of great practical importance in achieving the best possible results when reconstructing skin and subcutaneous tissue. Knowledge of the anatomy of the skin and the normal healing process is also e…