Trussler AP

[LEARNING OBJECTIVES] After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Recognize risk factors for venous thromboembolism and identify patients who would benefit from prophylactic anticoagulation; 2. Describe the effects of …

[INTRODUCTION] In the facelift patient, uncontrolled perioperative hypertension is a difficult, acute condition that can lead to significant complications. Although the treatment of hypertension in the ambulatory medical setting has been st…

[BACKGROUND] The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) has inherent viscoelastic properties, although the optimal tension levels to minimize tissue relaxation have not been defined. This study evaluated the viscoelastic properties of…

[BACKGROUND] Difficulties that arise with subpectoral breast implant placement include the following: malpositioning of the implant; improper superior contouring; and unnatural movement with chest muscle contraction. Correction of these def…

[BACKGROUND] The frontal branch has a defined course along the Pitanguy line from tragus to lateral brow, although its depth along this line is controversial. The high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) face-lift technique divides…

[BACKGROUND] To ensure that patients receive appropriate thromboembolic prophylaxis, other specialties have begun using risk stratification models. Because these models do not include plastic surgery patients, research must be directed towa…

[BACKGROUND] The use of liposuction combined with abdominoplasty has been controversial. The combination of techniques has been associated with an increased rate of venous thromboembolism and wound-healing complications. Through improvement…