Serra PL

The increasing demand for both reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery has brought renewed attention to the complexities of revision procedures, particularly revision mastopexy. Despite its growing relevance, the literature on this topi…

[BACKGROUND] The dynamic interaction between breast implants and tissues influences long-term aesthetic outcomes after augmentation mammaplasty. Implant characteristics such as shape, gel cohesivity and surface texture may affect postoperat…

[INTRODUCTION] Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a widely performed procedure to address periorbital aging. While traditional techniques primarily focus on the lower eyelid, extended lower blepharoplasty provides a more comprehensive approach …

In the last few years, the Deep Plane Face Lift (DPFL) has gained great popularity among plastic surgeons, even if its origins are traced back to the 1970s. Certainly, it could have some advantages but based on our experience, it can reveal…

Facelift surgery is among the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures. Achieving optimal outcomes requires careful preoperative planning, particularly in managing airway positioning and maintaining a clean surgical field from the foreh…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation is the second most common aesthetic surgery worldwide. Capsular contracture, a prevalent complication which affects up to 30% of patients post-surgery, often leads to further necessary surgeries. [OBJECTIVE…

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) affects approximately 20% of women after breast cancer therapy. Advances in treatment have increased the life expectancy; thus, the prevalence of BCRL will continue to rise with the number of cancer s…

: Scalp-associated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) presents formidable treatment challenges, especially when it leads to full-thickness defects involving bone. Aggressive or recurring cases often demand a multidisciplinary approach…

Soft tissue defects of the lower limbs pose significant challenges in reconstructive surgery, accounting for approximately 10% of all reconstructive free flaps performed. These reconstructions often encounter higher complication rates due t…

[INTRODUCTION] The pursuit of periorbital rejuvenation to counteract signs of aging is a focal point in cosmetic surgery, with eyelid surgery being a prominent choice among patients. Addressing inferior blepharoplasty, especially in cases i…

Lawnmowers represent a danger in pediatric population. Frequently, traumas involve limbs. Among the different reconstructive techniques, a free flap is often needed. We discuss the first case of heel reconstruction with an anterolateral thi…

[BACKGROUND] Body contouring surgery is increasingly requested by patients, both for aesthetic and post-bariatric purposes. There has also been a rapid increase in demand for noninvasive aesthetic treatments. While brachioplasty is burdened…

[BACKGROUND] Autogenous fat grafting (AFG) is a well-known procedure utilized in addition to breast augmentation (BA) to improve breast appearance. Plastic surgeons usually estimate the ideal AFG volume relying on their personal experience …

The aim of the present study was to investigate clinical results and medico-legal aspects related to the surgical procedure of mini breast augmentation. In the present case, a 28-year-old young woman with bilateral mammary hypoplasia underw…

Breast augmentation is a very requested procedure in aesthetic surgery. Over time, various techniques of breast augmentation have been described, both through the use of alloplastic materials and autologous tissues: implants, fat grafting, …