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Self-image, self-esteem, anxiety, and functional capacity in patients undergoing open-structure rhinoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty may improve negative psychological aspects, such as mild to moderate body dysmorphic disorder; however, the repercussions on the self-image and quality of life of patients after the procedure are unknown. [OBJECTIV…
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Rhinogoniometer: Validation of an Instrument for Rhinoplasty.
The position of the lower lateral cartilages is directly related to good nasal functionality. When these cartilages exhibit cephalic malposition, the angle of divergence between cartilages is usually less than 60 degrees, which can cause ex…
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Smooth Muscle Alpha Actin Immunoexpression (α-Sma) and CD-117 Antibody (C-Kit) in Capsules Formed by Polyurethane Foam-Coated Silicone Implants and with Textured Surface: A Study on Rats.
[BACKGROUND] One of the undesirable complications that might occur after breast augmentation with silicone implants is capsular contracture. In its etiology, the relations between mast cells and myofibroblasts play an important role in coll…
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The Relation Between the Lower Lateral Cartilages and the Function of the External Nasal Valve.
[INTRODUCTION] The position of the lower lateral cartilages (LLC) is closely related to the function of the external nasal valve (ENV). When there is a cephalic malposition of these cartilages, the nasal alae have inadequate support, which …
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Histological evaluation of capsules formed by silicon implants coated with polyurethane foam and with a textured surface in rats.
[PURPOSE:] To assess the capsules formed by silicone implants coated with polyurethane foam and with a textured surface. [METHODS:] Sixty-four Wistar albinus rats were divided into two groups of 32 each using polyurethane foam and textured…