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[INTRODUCTION] Bacterial colonization of breast implants can lead to infections and capsular contracture, making contamination prevention essential. While conventional UVC254 light is germicidal, it poses risks to human skin and eyes. In co…

[BACKGROUND] This study investigated the evolution and practice pattern in microsurgical breast reconstruction. [METHODS] A retrospective multicenter study was conducted including all patients who underwent microsurgical breast reconstruct…

[BACKGROUND] Lawn mower injuries can cause limb-threatening wounds in the lower extremities of children. Although most cases require only basic wound treatment, a minority need microsurgical and orthopedic reconstruction for limb salvage. T…

A forgotten surgical sponge following surgery, also called textiloma, is a rare yet significant issue, whereas fat necrosis is more prevalent, particularly in breast surgery. We present a case experiencing persistent postoperative pain, a l…

Photo documentation is an invaluable tool in many medical specialties, particularly in plastic surgery. Although camera-enabled smartphones have become omnipresent, point-of care clinical image applications are not established in most hospi…

[BACKGROUND] The deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) perforator flap is an established method to reconstruct osteocutaneous defects. However, the cutaneous perforators come with a great anatomic variability. To deal with this problem, we us…

[BACKGROUND] Among aesthetic procedures, abdominoplasty is associated with an increased complication rate. In general, postoperative nausea and vomiting is frequently experienced. As vomiting increases the intraabdominal pressure and blood …

Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed procedure for patients after significant weight loss and in postpregnancy women. Stable weight and completed family planning are critical for optimal outcomes, as pregnancy postabdominoplasty can incre…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation is currently the leading aesthetic surgical procedure worldwide. Thus, there is a high prevalence of women with breast implants demanding serious know-how and expertise concerning long-term complication mana…

We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with a history of breast implants after augmentation mastopexy and persistent breast pain for six months. Despite a previous implant exchange with capsulectomy, the patient experienced a recurrence…

[BACKGROUND] Hormone therapy with selective estrogen modulators (tamoxifen) and aromatase inhibitors is commonly used in the treatment of breast cancer. While the increased risk for thromboembolic events has been known since their early app…

Soft-tissue defects of the lateral heel remain a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. Although a reliable vascular supply for free flap anastomosis is available anteriorly from the anterior tibial vessels and medially from the posterior t…

The reconstruction of complex dorsal hand injuries can be challenging. For coverage of dorsal hand defects, thin flap tissue is preferred. In addition, it is ideal to raise flaps with minimal donor-site morbidity and a discrete scar. In a 6…

Upper blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed aesthetic surgeries worldwide. While it is considered a low risk procedure, patients have high expectations regarding the outcome of elective surgery of the face and the majority …

The DIEP flap is currently considered the gold standard for autologous reconstructive breast surgery. Postoperative flap failure due to microvascular postanastomotic thrombotic occlusion is a rare but severe complication. Alteplase, a throm…

[BACKGROUND] Happy 30th birthday to the transverse myocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap. Since 1991 the TMG flap has been used to reconstruct a wide variety of defects and became a workhorse flap and reliable alternative to the deep inferior ep…

[BACKGROUND] A two center retrospective cohort study of simultaneous bilateral breast reconstructions using double deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps and double transverse myocutaneous/upper gracilis (TMG) flaps was conducted.…

[OBJECTIVES] Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been demonstrated as a feasible noninvasive method to improve wound healing. This effect was demonstrated to result from increased perfusion and angiogenesis due to systemic growth fa…

[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasty is a common procedure in postbariatric surgery. Over the years, a high number of technical refinements of the procedure have been established to improve safety and reduce associated complications. Nevertheless, t…

[INTRODUCTION] Thighplasty is a common bodycontouring procedure, but also associated with a high complication rate. The purpose of this study was to access the outcome of the medial horizontal thigh lift as it is a common surgical technique…

[BACKGROUND] Upper blepharoplasties are a common procedure in plastic surgery. This procedure can be performed effectively under local anesthesia with or without sedation. The ideal local anesthetic should cause less intraoperative bleeding…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] Skin changes are among the most visible signs of aging. Fractional ablative lasers improve skin quality by making small skin wounds that heal rapidly without scarring. While they improve skin texture and discolora…

[INTRODUCTION] Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare autoinflammatory neutrophilic ulcerative skin disease, often developing after a trauma or surgical wounds. In the literature there are several reports of post-surgical PG (PSPG) of the brea…

Blepharoptosis is a common indication for surgery in plastic surgery units, yet its possible underlying pathology frequently remains unidentified. A 52-year-old man with a 20-year history of progressive bilateral ptosis (right>left) present…