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Abdominal Wall Reinforcement Using OviTex after Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap.
Abdominal wall bulges and hernias are not uncommon complications following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap harvest. Abdominal wall reinforcement using synthetic meshes has been found to decrease bulges by up to 70%; however,…
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Surgical Outcomes After Scalp Reconstruction With Free Tissue Transfer.
[BACKGROUND] Complex scalp defects represent a significant reconstructive challenge and frequently require free tissue transfer. Although the latissimus dorsi (LD) and anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps are widely regarded as preferred options…
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Cannabis Use and Outcomes in Breast Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] The rising prevalence of cannabis use introduces unique considerations for surgical patients, yet its impact in breast surgery remains poorly characterized. This narrative review synthesized available evidence investigating out…
- Reply to the Letter to the Editor about the article "Capsular contracture in breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis".
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Abdominal Peripheral Nerve Blocks Do Not Impact Postoperative Pain in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.
Transverse abdominis plane (TAP) and rectus sheath (RS) blocks are utilized in enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, but with highly variable methodologies and outcomes in reported literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate …
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Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Capsular contracture is characterized by the formation of a fibrous capsule around a breast implant after an augmentation mammaplasty, and often results in pain, firmness, and implant distortion. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investi…
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Capsular contracture in breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture after implant-based breast reconstruction is not an uncommon problem and affects reconstruction outcomes. It can be influenced by various factors, such as the plane of implant placement, implant surface and…
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Abdominal donor-site complications following autologous breast reconstruction: A multi-institutional multisurgeon study.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) free flap is the gold standard procedure for autologous breast reconstruction. Although breast-related complications have been well described, donor-site complications and contribu…
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The Effects of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] The prevalence of obesity in the United States exceeds 40%, yet perioperative effects of higher body mass index (BMI) in autologous breast reconstruction remain poorly studied. The purpose of this study was to investigate BMI'…
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Evaluation of the Impact of Physical Therapy on Patients With Macromastia Seeking Breast Reduction Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Macromastia significantly impairs females' quality of life, with treatments such as physical therapy (PT) often providing only temporary relief. Insurance routinely denies breast reduction surgery, despite little relief after c…
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Opioid-Prescribing Patterns in Body Contouring Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] The United States is experiencing the highest opioid overdose death rate in our nation's history. Misuse and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, is a serious national crisis that affects public health a…
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Comorbid Conditions and Complications in Body Contouring Surgery: A Retrospective Review.
[BACKGROUND] Body contouring procedures have significantly increased in popularity in the United States. [OBJECTIVES] The authors sought to understand, categorize, and classify patients' experiences with postoperative complications followi…
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Importance of Incidental Findings in Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography for Abdominally Based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Multi-Institutional Study.
[BACKGROUND] In addition to its intended purpose of perforator mapping, computed tomography angiography can also identify incidental findings that may require further evaluation. In this multi-institutional study, the authors evaluated the …
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No-Charge Nonsurgical Facial Aesthetic Clinic in a Residency Program: A Single-Center Experience.
[BACKGROUND] In 2014, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education set minimum case requirements for injectable procedures as a surrogate for procedural competency. Despite the implementation of resident-run aesthetic surgery cl…
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The Effect of Smoking in the Cosmetic Surgery Population: Analysis of 129,007 Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Smoking has been associated with several postoperative adverse outcomes across multiple surgical disciplines, but the literature is limited for aesthetic surgical procedures. [OBJECTIVES] To compare complication rates between …
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The Evolution of Breast Implants.
Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures in the United States and worldwide. Throughout the last few decades, the implants used for this procedure have undergone significant advancements, which has…
- Commentary on: Incidence and Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism in Abdominoplasty.
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Aesthetic Surgical Procedures in Men: Major Complications and Associated Risk Factors.
[BACKGROUND] The number of men undergoing cosmetic surgery is increasing in North America. [OBJECTIVES] To determine the incidence and risk factors of major complications in males undergoing cosmetic surgery, compare the complication profi…
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Cosmetic Liposuction: Preoperative Risk Factors, Major Complication Rates, and Safety of Combined Procedures.
[BACKGROUND] Liposuction is among the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures, and is being performed increasingly as an adjunct to other procedures. [OBJECTIVES] To report the incidence and risk factors of significant complications a…
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Aesthetic Breast Surgery and Concomitant Procedures: Incidence and Risk Factors for Major Complications in 73,608 Cases.
[BACKGROUND] Major complications following aesthetic breast surgery are uncommon and thus assessment of risk factors is challenging. [OBJECTIVES] To determine the incidence and risk factors of major complications following aesthetic breast…
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Incidence and Preoperative Risk Factors for Major Complications in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Analysis of 4978 Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty remains one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed in the United States. Current literature on rhinoplasty complications is inconclusive and is based on retrospective reviews and small cohorts. [OBJECTIV…
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Preoperative Risk Factors and Complication Rates in Facelift: Analysis of 11,300 Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Facelift (rhytidectomy) is a prominent technique for facial rejuvenation with 126 713 performed in the United States in 2014. Current literature on facelift complications is inconclusive and derives from retrospective studies. …
- Reply: Abdominoplasty: Risk Factors, Complication Rates, and Safety of Combined Procedures.
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Safety of Aesthetic Surgery in the Overweight Patient: Analysis of 127,961 Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Nearly 70% of US adults are overweight or obese (body mass index, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m(2)), and more such patients are seeking aesthetic surgery. Previous studies have evaluated surgical risk in obese (BMI ≥ 30) or morbidly obese (BMI…
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Safety of Cosmetic Procedures in Elderly and Octogenarian Patients.
[BACKGROUND] The proportion of elderly patients in North America is increasing. This has resulted in an increased number of elderly patients undergoing cosmetic procedures. [OBJECTIVES] The purpose of this study was to determine the incide…
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Abdominoplasty: Risk Factors, Complication Rates, and Safety of Combined Procedures.
[BACKGROUND] Among aesthetic surgery procedures, abdominoplasty is associated with a higher complication rate, but previous studies are limited by small sample sizes or single-institution experience. [METHODS] A cohort of patients who unde…