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[INTRODUCTION] Significant weight loss often results in severe deformities affecting multiple body regions, negatively impacting patients' social and personal lives. Many massive-weight-loss patients (MWLP) seek treatment for multiple anato…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented delays in elective surgery, including breast reconstruction, prolonging expander retention beyond recommended timelines. We retrospectively compared patients who underwent two-stage expander-to-im…

Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with polyurethane (PU)-coated implants has usually been performed to mitigate the capsular contracture (CC) rate, particularly in patients requiring post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). This retrospecti…

: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common primary malignant tumor of the hand, and its aggressive nature can lead to significant morbidity, particularly when affecting critical structures like the thumb. SCC in this locat…

[INTRODUCTION] Nowadays, physicians have tools to prevent breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) but there is no consensus on when to apply them. The authors analysed patient- and treatment-related risk factors to create the LyBra score, t…

The aesthetic outcomes of wise pattern-based breast reduction and mastopexy procedures are significantly influenced by the final scar quality, which is directly impacted by the suturing technique. Over the past century literature on suture …

[BACKGROUND] The increasing popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs) in various healthcare settings has raised questions about their ability to provide accurate and reliable information. This study aimed to evaluate the informational valu…

[BACKGROUND] The continuous increase in the rate of nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM), the development of several reconstructive techniques and the following introduction of acellular derma matrix (ADM) has revolutionized implant-based breast…

[BACKGROUND] Supermicrosurgery demands more refined skills compared to traditional microsurgery, necessitating comprehensive training prior to clinical implementation. Despite the existence of various training models, they often fall short …

[PURPOSE] Fracture-related infections (FRI) pose a difficult management problem, as they require numerous surgical interventions and extended antibiotic treatments, especially when a multidrug-resistant organism is involved, with a paucity …

[INTRODUCTION] In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained popularity, even in the field of plastic surgery. It is increasingly common for patients to use the internet to gather information about plastic surgery, and AI-based c…

Patients undergoing bariatric surgical procedures usually exhibit breast ptosis due to the quick weight loss. In this type of patients, the mastopexy represents a challenge for plastic surgeons considering the abundance of dystrophic cutane…

[BACKGROUND] The cephalic trim allows the remodeling of the alar cartilages by removing the cranial portion of the lower-lateral cartilages; this resection determines raising the tip of the nose through its rotation. The objective of this s…

[OBJECTIVE] Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) is a widening of linea alba, it also could be accompanied by abdominal bulging. DRAM is often a cause of quality-of-life impairment, especially when it is of large dimensions. Repa…

Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) of the breast is a rare and benign medical condition in which the breast tissue is affected by an abnormal myofibroblastic proliferation, which mimics a low-grade sarcoma angiomatous proliferatio…

: The use of oncoplastic techniques has spread widely in the last decade, with an expansion of the indications and demonstration of excellent oncological safety profiles. A potential downside may be the increased complication rates, which c…

[BACKGROUND] The number of revision surgeries to improve breast asymmetry after deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is still high worldwide with impact on both patients and healthcare systems. These procedu…

Post-operative implant infection is generally rare after breast augmentation, but it can occur in up to 35% of cases in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Standard treatment consists in the administration of antibiotics, implant removal…

[BACKGROUND] The use of conservative mastectomies has risen significantly during the last few years. The reconstructive choice of direct-to-implant reconstruction has become more practicable with modern mastectomy techniques. The initial tr…

[OBJECTIVE] The issue of prevention of thromboembolism in plastic surgery is a rather controversial subject. The actual frequency of VTE among plastic surgery patients is probably higher than we know. Although several studies have shown tha…

[BACKGROUNDS] Recently a flood of new techniques and studies have been released for prepectoral reconstruction, following strict criteria for selection of patients undergoing skin or nipple sparing mastectomy. Nevertheless a big population …

[BACKGROUND] Free ileocolon flap is a reliable technique allowing simultaneous restoration of swallowing and speech. The aim is to report our 6-year experience in a single center. [METHODS] Thirty-seven patients treated between 2010 and 20…

[BACKGROUND] Lower body lift is a widespread procedure for massive weight loss patients aimed to improve the contour of the lower trunk, gluteal region and proximal lower extremity. The data about complications are confusing, and there is a…

[BACKGROUND] Nowadays, we have to face the fact that the Web represents one of the most important sources of information for patients. Postbariatric patients in particular are usually very motivated, and they are enthusiastic users of the W…

[BACKGROUND] Breast reconstruction is rapidly evolving, because of the changing face of cancer surgery and the growing acceptance of acellular dermal matrices and synthetic meshes. Although some early reports showed encouraging results afte…

Recently, prepectoral breast reconstruction is experiencing a revival. Despite the growing body of early reports about subcutaneous breast reconstruction, literature lacks in long-term results and studies focusing on patient-reported outcom…

[BACKGROUND] Gynecomastia is a common condition that can cause severe emotional and physical distress in both young and older men. Patients in whom symptomatic recalcitrant gynecomastia persists for a long time are potential candidates for …

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed esthetic operations. Galactorrhea and galactocele formation are both very rare complications. The real cause still remains unknown, but various risk factors have been …