흉터교정술 Scar Revision

[INTRODUCTION] Approximately 45,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year. The success of screening and the introduction of adjuvant therapies have meant that prognosis is improving and an increasing number of patients …

[BACKGROUND] The post-bariatric surgery patient presents several challenges to the surgeon. Correction of skin and subcutaneous redundancy can be difficult, particularly in massive-weight-loss patients with horizontal laxity, upper abdomina…

[OBJECTIVE] To compare Z-plasty and the Noordhoff flap for reducing notching in the vermilion during primary repair. [STUDY DESIGN] Comparative study. [PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY] Plastic Surgery Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, from M…

[BACKGROUND] Labioplasty serves to resolve an anatomic variation that results in aesthetic and functional difficulties for many women. To date, little effort has been made to compare the efficacy or prevalence of various techniques, and fur…

This study compared patient outcomes of a single surgeon experience between those with inferior and medial pedicle breast reductions. A cohort of 84 patients was analyzed. In all, 49 inferior pedicle reductions and 35 medial pedicle reducti…

To assess changes in trends of cleft management and achieve an overview of the current status, a replication of 2000 national survey was conducted. Questionnaires containing 46 categories were distributed to 72 senior residents of all Korea…

[BACKGROUND] The inverted-T technique is the most popular skin pattern used for mastopexy, but short scar variations have increased in popularity over recent years. With respect to nipple elevation, superior, superomedial, medial, inferior,…

[OBJECTIVE] To develop a written practical examination and scoring system for assessing trainee skills in basic soft-tissue techniques. [DESIGN] A brief written practical examination was developed to assess the ability of trainees to sketc…

[UNLABELLED] Nonablative lasers and nonlaser systems are newer systems used for skin rejuvenation, tightening, body sculpting, and scar remodeling. [DEVICES] Different technologies such as lasers, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), and radiofrequ…

The external ear is commonly involved in facial trauma. Injuries to the ear can range from simple lacerations to complete avulsions. We review the normal auricular anatomy and vascular supply, as well as the initial management of any auricu…

[BACKGROUND] The combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty has been slow to be accepted, primarily due to a perceived higher incidence of complications associated with the procedure. There has also been extensive debate about the combin…

[BACKGROUND] The use of lasers has been proposed for scar revision. A recent pilot clinical study demonstrated that lasers could also be used immediately after surgery to reduce the appearance of scars. The LASH (Laser-Assisted Skin Healing…

[BACKGROUND] Skin and platysma muscle laxity in the cervicomental area is a surgical challenge. Several approaches are possible, including an extended facelift, platysmaplasty, and liposuction. Severe cases are difficult to treat, and a dir…

A retrospective study was made to assess complications of superior pedicle breast reduction, in the Besançon hospital plastic surgery ward. One hundred patients operated between 2003 and 2007 were reexamined. In every case, the intervention…

[BACKGROUND] Breast reconstruction often requires multiple operations. In addition to potential complications requiring reoperation, additional procedures are frequently essential in order to complete the reconstructive process, with aesthe…

[BACKGROUND] There have been numerous studies on reduction mammaplasty and its modifications in the literature. The multitude of modifications of reduction mammaplasty indicates that the ideal technique has yet to be found. There are four r…

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the therapeutic effect of central wedge resection and asymmetric Z-plasty for minor labia reduction. [METHODS] Based on the Giraldo procedure, the incision was designed and the redudent tissue was resected quanti…

Keloids and other scars are different manifestations of the normal wound healing process. If located in visible areas, scars may have a psychological impact that could affect the quality of life of the scar-bearing population. Good preopera…

[BACKGROUND] Suction-assisted lipectomy is an integral component of abdominoplasty for many surgeons. Its potential to affect the vascularity of the abdominal flap is usually offset by limiting the extent of undermining and not suctioning t…

[BACKGROUND] During the past 7 years, the senior author (M.H.) has been performing septum-based mammaplasty. The aim of this article is to report the safety and ease of breast shaping by using this technique. [METHODS] A series of 110 cons…