Meningaud JP

[INTRODUCTION] The DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap is the "gold standard" for breast reconstruction after cancer, giving better benefits on the quality of life. The most common complication is the venous congestion, because …

[INTRODUCTION] Striae distensae (SD) appear clinically as parallel striae, lying perpendicular to the tension lines of the skin. SD evolve into two clinical phases, an initial inflammatory phase in which they are called "striae rubrae" (SR)…

[INTRODUCTION] Lipedema, a chronic condition affecting 11% of women, causes abnormal fat buildup in the lower limbs, leading to disproportionate body shape and functional problems. Often misdiagnosed, its cause is unclear, and conservative …

[BACKGROUND] The growing media exposure of plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, particularly through social networks, significantly influences patient expectations. Understanding these expectations during initial consultations is…

Patients undergoing breast reconstruction with the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap are at risk of arterial and venous thrombosis, necessitating flap salvage surgery. However, this carries the risk of ischemia-reperfusion inj…

[INTRODUCTION] Determining which facelift technique yields the most effective long-term rejuvenation results and ensures optimal stability over time remains a significant question in cosmetic surgery: Does the most invasive surgery lead to …

Addressing facial palsy (FP) presents intricate challenges in achieving natural expressions. Although free functional muscle transfers (FFMT) offer effective smile restoration, age impacts their efficacy. The optimal FFMT age range of 5-55 …

[INTRODUCTION] Breast hypertrophy, a common pathological condition, often requires surgical intervention to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and improve patients' quality of life. Various techniques have been developed for breast reduction, e…

Breastfeeding has been widely encouraged by health care systems for many years. Breast reduction or mastopexy, are very frequent procedures often performed on young women. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of breast…

[INTRODUCTION] Augmentation and coverage of irregularities of the nasal dorsum remain a challenge in rhinoplasty. Different techniques have been described in the current literature for this purpose. The aim of this study is to assess and il…

3D printing has been used in the medical field since the beginning of the 21st century. Over the years, it has been democratized and has become an accessible tool at almost no cost, provided that a 3D printer is available. The surgeon can t…

[BACKGROUND] Success or failure of plastic surgery procedures relies on cosmetic results. Understanding the objective perception of favorable aesthetic results is critical to ensure patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to develop…

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is often the first procedure requested by patients wishing to undergo gender-affirming surgery. This study aims to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of deep plane facelifts in FFS. The authors co…

[INTRODUCTION] Being one of the most practiced procedures in plastic surgery, it is important to foster a better understanding of the effect of anatomical changes in the pubic area after abdominoplasty on sexuality in women. Since to date n…

[INTRODUCTION] Non-surgical rhinoplasty is one of the terms used to describe the technique of injecting fillers into the nasal pyramid region for aesthetic, and sometimes functional, purposes. Although it is now an extremely popular practic…

[BACKGROUND] Oncologic excision and trauma can be responsible for major defects and lymphedema. Free flaps are commonly used for reconstruction. We aimed to determine if lymphatic flow between flap and recipient site can be restored without…

[PURPOSE] To compare the length of hospital stay (LHS) and complications between minifacelift (MFL) and modified Blair incisions (MBI) for adult patients undergoing parotid abscess drainage (PAD). [MATERIALS AND METHODS] A retrospective co…

Background: Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures. Providing patients with realistic 3D simulations of breast augmentation outcomes is becoming increasingly common. Until recently, such progr…

[BACKGROUND] An approach to orbital roof fractures (ORFs) and/or lower anterior table frontal sinus fractures (LATFSFs) is a challenging task. The conventional coronal approach (CCA) appears to suit multiple/complex fractures of the upper f…

Osteotomies during rhinoplasty are usually based on surgeon's proprioception to determine the number, energy, and trajectory of impacts. The first objective was to detect the occurrence of fractures. The second objective was to determine w…

[PURPOSE] The aims of the study were to estimate the frequency of epiphora and to identify factors associated with epiphora after orbital-sparing maxillectomy via modified Weber-Ferguson incision with lower blepharoplasty (OSOSM-MWFILB). […

Osteotomies during rhinoplasty are usually based on the surgeon's proprioception to determine the number and the strength of the impacts. The aim of this study is to determine whether a hammer instrumented with a force sensor can be used to…

Immediate vaginal reconstruction is usually offered following pelvic exenteration for recurrent cervical cancer in women previously treated with radiotherapy or with severe radiation-induced fistulae. Introduction of muscle-sparing flaps, s…

[INTRODUCTION] Conventional liposuction has provided good outcome for years. Abdominal etching (or abdominal high definition liposuction) allows the surgeon to shape and enhance the abdominal muscles by removing specific grooves of subcutan…

[INTRODUCTION] Botulinum toxin injections in aesthetic medicine are the most widely used products, ahead of hyaluronic acid, and aesthetic medicine is constantly increasing, including in the male population. The objective of this developmen…

[BACKGROUND] Exclusive breastfeeding is highly recommended by the World Health Organization during the first 6 months of life. In parallel, breast augmentation with implants is one of the most performed operations in aesthetic surgery. [OB…

[BACKGROUND] The Dermo Ablation Surgery (DAS) Medical® (Technolux, Italy) device is a plasma blade which induces a plasma voltaic arc causing a retraction in the epidermis and superficial dermis. [OBJECTIVE] The aim of our study is to prov…

[OBJECTIVES] Facial surgery for cosmetic purposes aims to improve the physical appearance and self-image of normal individuals. The aim of the guidelines is to answer questions related to legislation, patient evaluation and motivations, rel…