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Clarifying the Role of Isotretinoin in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Analysis of an Emerging Social Media Trend.
[PURPOSE] A recent TikTok trend of users reporting nasal size reduction after oral isotretinoin has conflated this acne medication as a nonsurgical rhinoplasty option, termed "Accutane rhinoplasty". We conducted a systematic review of studi…
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Optimizing Surgical Outcomes and the Role of Preventive Surgery: A Scoping Review.
[BACKGROUND] Plastic and reconstructive surgeons are often presented with reconstructive challenges as a sequela of complications in high-risk surgical patients, ranging from exposure of hardware, lymphedema, and chronic pain after amputat…
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Working Toward Defining Frailty in Breast Surgery: A Multi-institution Cohort Study Identifying Risk Factors of Free Flap Failure Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] The integration of frailty assessments into preoperative evaluation protocols is essential for enhancing surgical procedure safety. As autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) increases in popularity, it is critical to stratify r…
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Impact of closed-incision negative pressure therapy in donor-site complications in DIEP flap breast reconstruction: Analysis of 705 patients and 1125 flaps.
[BACKGROUND] Closed-incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) has been shown to reduce complication rates in breast reconstruction (BR). This study aimed to evaluate postoperative outcomes in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) dono…
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Variability in Postoperative Nipple Sensation by Dermoglandular Pedicle in Bilateral Breast Reduction.
[BACKGROUND] Decreased nipple sensation following reduction mammoplasty can negatively affect a variety of patient-centered outcomes. This observational study examined the impact of dermoglandular pedicle type on subjective postoperative ni…
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Trends in Minority Representation Among Independent Plastic Surgery Match Applicants: An Analysis of 1000 Applicants Over an 11-Year Period.
[BACKGROUND] Improving diversity within plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) trainees is a crucial step to reduce inequities at the provider level. Trends in minority representation among independent program match applicants are underst…
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The Quality of Information About Body Dysmorphia on TikTok.
[BACKGROUND] With the rise of social media as a knowledge sharing resource, patients increasingly obtain information regarding plastic surgery online. Publicly shared posts may influence active users' desire to undergo procedures and misinf…
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Effect of pedicle type on breast reduction: Clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
[PURPOSE] The choice of pedicle in reduction mammaplasty is highly variable with prior studies demonstrating high patient satisfaction in most cases. This study aimed to examine the impact of pedicle type on clinical and patient-reported ou…
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Trends in Top Surgery Patient Characteristics, Wound Complications, and CPT Code Use by Plastic Surgeons: A Decade-Long Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Gender-affirming top surgery is becoming increasingly common, with greater diversity in the patients receiving top surgery. The purpose of this study was to examine national trends in patient demographics, characteristics, woun…
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BREAST-Q Analysis of Reduction Mammaplasty: Do Postoperative Complications of Breast Reduction Surgery Negatively Affect Patient Satisfaction?
[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty can provide symptomatic relief to patients suffering from macromastia; however, complications such as dehiscence are common. It is unknown if the presence of complications affects patient-reported outcomes…
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Navigating Aesthetic Pursuits: A Google Trends Insight into Cosmetic Tourism.
[BACKGROUND] The popularity of cosmetic tourism may increase unnecessary risks for patients as postoperative care is variable. However, little is known about the current trends and public perception of this growing phenomenon. This study co…