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[BACKGROUND] Autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is recognized for superior aesthetic outcomes. However, body mass index (BMI)-based recommendations for free flap reconstruction remain debated du…

[INTRODUCTION] Minimally invasive techniques for DIEP flap harvest, including transabdominal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches, have been reported to be beneficial in reducing morbidity; however, direct comparative synthes…

[BACKGROUND] We describe clinical outcomes of combining a dual-pedicle deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, direct neurotization, and vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) for unilateral reconstruction in patients with breast …

[BACKGROUND] Delivery of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) was severely restricted during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with irreversible consequences for breast cancer survivors. This study aimed to determine the pa…

[INTRODUCTION] In our ongoing efforts to improve our techniques for facial lifting, we have consistently made strides towards achieving better, more reliable, and longer-lasting results. To accomplish this, we have incorporated additional p…

[BACKGROUND AND AIM] Superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) rhytidectomy techniques are widely used in facelift surgery to achieve long-lasting facial rejuvenation. Nonetheless, variations in technique lead to differences in complicat…

[INTRODUCTION] Weight loss after bariatric surgery causes very important modifications to the patient's silhouette. Abdominal fat and skin excess reduction are associated with several complications. The most frequent are seroma and hematoma…

Abdominoplasty, horizontal panniculectomy and TRAM/DIEP flaps can sometimes be associated to postoperative complications such as wound dehiscence, skin necrosis, seroma, hematoma, surgical site infection, and need for unplanned reoperation.…

Obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus (DM), which is associated with impaired wound healing and increased surgical site infections (SSI) due to poor vascularity. Patients who undergo abdominoplasties or panniculectomies often have …

[BACKGROUND] Buttock augmentation is increasingly popular in body contouring but remains controversial within the surgical community, partly due to limited larger scale studies on cohesive gel buttock implants, in contrast to the extensive …

[BACKGROUND] Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonizts are being increasingly prescribed for weight management. Although recent studies suggest variable surgical outcomes in patients using these medications, specific effects on brea…

[BACKGROUND] The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction has become increasingly widespread, aiming to enhance prosthetic support, reduce capsular contracture, and improve aesthetic outcomes. …

: Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a mature T-cell lymphoma linked to textured breast implants. A leading hypothesis suggests that chronic inflammation, combined with immunological and genetic factors, …

[BACKGROUND] Large defects of the posterior trunk after soft tissue sarcoma resection represent a challenge in reconstructive surgery. Coverage with musculocutaneous flaps or free flaps is often associated with donor site morbidity and func…

Aesthetic neck contouring is a key component to facial rejuvenation. To compare patient-reported symptoms after deep neck lift with versus without anterior digastric (AD) myectomy. Retrospective cohort of patients undergoing neck lift (Ju…

[BACKGROUND] Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) such as human-derived AlloDerm and Cortiva are widely used in implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) to provide soft-tissue support. AlloDerm is considered a standard ADM, while Cortiva (and…

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…

[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…