혈종 Hematoma

[BACKGROUND] Liposuction is the most common plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States. Continued advancements have led to the development of five common approaches to liposuction. [OBJECTIVES] The authors of this study aim t…

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a widely performed and generally safe oculoplastic procedure. While common complications such as ecchymosis, edema, or hematoma are well-documented, epistaxis has not been reported as a postoperative consequen…

[BACKGROUND] Breast surgery, ranging from aesthetic adjustments to oncological reconstructions, has seen a significant rise in recent years, with over 4.3 million procedures globally in 2022. However, they pose risks like postoperative blee…

Hematoma is a known complication of rhytidectomy, and improved understanding of its incidence and the impact of adjunctive measures is essential to guide evidence-based practice. Compare hematoma rates among patients undergoing deep plane …

[BACKGROUND] Patients who underwent breast reconstruction with submuscular implants frequently experience animation deformity (AD), pain, and cosmetic issues, warranting consideration of implant removal, exchange, pocket change, or autologo…

The deep inferior epigastric perforator artery (DIEP) free flap is the most commonly performed autologous breast reconstruction. Despite the relative reduction in donor site complications compared to nonmuscle-sparing options, there is stil…

Simultaneous symmetrizing surgery (SSS) at the time of unilateral free flap reconstruction has been described as a method to facilitate single-stage breast reconstruction. However, the impact on cost and number of additional procedures is n…

The brain arteriovenous malformation (BAVM) within language-eloquent area poses a significant surgical challenge, demanding meticulous planning to ensure both preservation of language function and curative resection. This report details the…

Background Patients who undergo free-flap reconstruction surgery for oral cancer are often elderly and require prolonged surgical procedures, making intraoperative circulatory management critical. We investigated the suitability of combinin…

[BACKGROUND] Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) addresses skin laxity, soft tissue descent, and volume loss, with techniques such as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and deep plane facelifts offering distinct advantages. Howeve…

[INTRODUCTION] Jawline and upper neck definition are crucial for aesthetically pleasing outcomes in face lifts. Still, neck rejuvenation is challenging with current techniques which can be either invasive or have minimal and short-term effe…

[BACKGROUND] Revision abdominoplasty is an increasingly relevant subset of body contouring surgery, yet it remains underrepresented in the literature. Indications range from early postoperative complications to aesthetic dissatisfaction and…

[BACKGROUND] The use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reduction mammaplasty is increasing among plastic surgeons. Its efficacy and impact on complications, however, are not yet well understood. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the imp…

[BACKGROUND] Macromastia negatively affects the quality of life and has led to increased demand for breast reduction surgery. With the growing use of non-tobacco nicotine products, such as vapes, concerns have emerged about their potential …

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture remains the leading cause of revision surgery following implant-based breast augmentation, with growing evidence suggesting that biofilm may play a key role in its formation. This study aimed to evaluate th…

[BACKGROUND] An L-shaped scar in reduction mammoplasty is a scar pattern that has been gaining popularity among plastic surgeons because of the lower number of complications and improved aesthetic results. The main objective of this article…

[PURPOSE] To determine the efficacy of eyelid cooling before upper lid blepharoplasty in terms of pain, edema, erythema, and hematoma and report the results for the first time in the literature. [METHODS] Forty-two patients who were schedu…

[INTRODUCTION] Acute vision loss constitutes a true medical emergency, as a delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to permanent visual impairment. Orbital compartment syndrome is most commonly associated with blunt trauma causing a retro…

Demand for penile enhancement-driven by cosmetic and psychological goals-is rising, and complications are increasingly encountered in urologic practice. This review offers practical, procedure-focused guidance on diagnosing and managing adv…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in surgical patients, with individuals undergoing abdominal-based free flap breast reconstruction representing a particul…