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[INTRODUCTION] This study investigated patient- and surgery-related risk factors of postoperative complications in microvascular breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps. [METHODS] We reviewed the retrosp…

Skin aging is a complex and multifactorial process influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The periorbital area of the face is particularly susceptible to premature aging signs due to its delicate skin structure, and is a major …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels are commonly used for facial dermal filling and for alternative medical aesthetic purposes. High diversity exists in commercial formulations, notably for the optimization of finished product stability, functio…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Neoumbilicoplasty aims to reconstruct an aesthetically pleasing new umbilicus following agenesis, malignancy, anatomical distortion, or umbilicus loss. Despite the wide variety of surgical techniques described, l…

[INTRODUCTION] This work aims to assess lower limb free flaps spontaneous sensory recovery by comparing and analyzing a single standardized reconstructive procedure, namely the free noninnervated anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap in order to e…

[OBJECTIVE] Opioid-based analgesia is often used in the management of postoperative pain in arthroplasty cases. This article analyses the safety of single-shot peripheral nerve block (PNB) and potential analgesic benefits in patients underg…

Buttock augmentation is a commonly performed aesthetic surgery. Several methods have been described, but only the use of implants or autologous fat is consensually deemed safe and effective. Synthetic fillers in gluteal augmentation have be…

Autologous fat is ideal soft tissue filler. It is easily accessible, biocompatible, cheap, and it provides both volume augmentation and skin quality improvement. Fat grafting has been used since 1893, but it has only gained widespread popul…

Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) recently gained popularity for non-excisional skin tightening. It involves the delivery of a controlled amount of energy resulting in fat liquefaction and skin contraction. It is regarded as safe a…

[BACKGROUND] Silicone implants were developed in 1962 for breast augmentation and became essential in reconstruction after mastectomy. Silicone "bleeding" has been described from both ruptured and intact implants and can induce disseminated…

[BACKGROUND] Groin wounds occurring after vascular surgical site infection, oncologic resection, or occasionally orthopedic surgery and trauma may represent a surgical challenge. Reconstruction of these defects by the usual workhorse flaps …

When costal graft is contraindicated or refused by the patient, autologous total/subtotal auricular reconstruction represent a real challenge as limited surgical options has been described. Aim of present report is to offer a novel possible…

Dealing with Acute Complications of Aesthetic Surgery Procedures Performed Abroad: Cost Analysis for the Swiss Health System Aesthetic surgery tourism is a growing phenomenon, with a steady increase of people travelling abroad for surgical…

[BACKGROUND] Surgical procedures interfering with the draining nodes in the inguinal region carry the intrinsic risk of lymphatic complications. Lesions of the inguinal lymphatic network can lead to lymphocele or lymphocutaneous fistulas an…

Lipedema is a chronic progressive disease characterized by abnormal fat distribution resulting in disproportionate, painful limbs. It almost exclusively affects women, leading to considerable disability, daily functioning impairment, and ps…

[BACKGROUND] Mastopexy is one of the most performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. Numerous studies on mastopexy techniques have been published in the past decades, including case reports, retrospective reviews, and prospective stu…

[UNLABELLED] Mastopexy is one of the most performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Despite the numerous mastopexy techniques that were published in the past decades, preventing pseudoptosis to ensure longer lasting result…

Surgical Treatment for Lipedema Abstract. Lipedema is a progressive disease that occurs in adolescence and affects one in nine women. The signs are limited to the lower limbs. Early signs are nonspecific, which is why the diagnosis is often…

Successful Plastic Surgery Residency training is subjected to evolving society pressure of lower hourly work weeks imposed by external committees, labor laws, and increased public awareness of patient care quality. Although innovative measu…

Propionibacterium avidum is a common inhabitant of sebaceous glands, traditionally considered to be of low virulence and generally found on implanted foreign material. We report a rare case of P. avidum breast abscess, causing severe morbid…

Achievement of symmetry remains one of the goals of cosmetic procedures. Interestingly, scar asymmetry after abdominoplasty has been rarely considered a complication. However, this can have a significant impact on patient and surgeon satisf…

[BACKGROUND] Silicone breast implants are used to a wide extent in the field of plastic surgery. However, capsular contracture remains a considerable concern. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness and applicability of an ultracision…

[BACKGROUND] Band infection after gastric banding is a relatively rare complication. In most cases, it is manifested by abdominal pain associated with fever, and/or an abscess surrounding the access port. The treatment of choice consists of…

Augmentation mammaplasty is one of the most frequent surgical procedures in plastic surgery. The indications and techniques are precise and should be closely observed. Silicone gel implants are still used in Europe and multiple epidemiologi…