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[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] Post-radiation fibrosis and vascular compromise significantly complicate elective breast surgeries in previously irradiated patients, despite a high incidence of post-treatment asymmetry and macromastia. This study evaluates co…

[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] The increasing prevalence of GLP-1 receptor agonist use and bariatric surgery has created distinct patient populations seeking breast reduction for post-weight loss deformities. However, comparative outcomes data remain limited…

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…

Fibula free flap (FFF) surgery complications can arise from vascular disease within the donor peroneal artery. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) has become standard for preoperative evaluation. However, current methods rely on qualitati…

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based reconstruction (IBR) is the most common reconstructive strategy following mastectomy. Advancements in surgical techniques and materials have led to improvement in perfusion and thickness of mastectomy skin flaps a…

[PURPOSE] Sarcopenia refers to a loss of muscle mass combined with an associated loss of muscle function and has been demonstrated to predict post operative complications across a range of surgical procedures. The effect of sarcopenia on pa…

[INTRODUCTION] Hematoma is a common and concerning complication following facelift surgery. To mitigate this risk, hemostatic nets can be applied either externally or internally. In patients with Fitzpatrick skin type of or greater than III…

[INTRODUCTION] The two-flap technique, superior pedicle flap and central pedicle retro glandular (RG) flap, represents a novel advancement in breast reduction surgery, addressing issues such as upper pole deflation, asymmetry, and overall b…

[BACKGROUND] The incidence of psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder, is increasingly observed among patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures. This trend has raised concerns about the impact of serotonergic anti…

The term "oncoplastic breast surgery" (OBS) incorporates plastic and oncologic concepts. Through the application of diverse mammoplasty approaches, the remaining breast tissue can be reconstructed, thereby enabling more extensive resections…

[INTRODUCTION] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap has emerged as a gold standard in delayed breast reconstruction (DBR). Although the skin paddle technique is often employed to restore both volume and the skin envelope simu…

[OBJECTIVES] Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps are a preferred type of autologous breast reconstruction because of their relatively low rate of donor site complications. Comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and…

Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors …

[INTRODUCTION] Gynecomastia is characterized by enlarged breast tissue in men and is often caused by genetic or endocrinological disorders, cancer, or medication use, with idiopathic causes being the most common. If no clinically treatable …

Aesthetic breast surgeries, including reduction mammoplasty, mastopexy, and breast augmentation, aim to enhance patient satisfaction by improving breast aesthetics. The use of mesh in these surgeries has been proposed to provide improved lo…

: The breast implant exchange/explantation rate has been increasing in recent years due to various types of long-term complications or adverse effects, such as implant migration, rippling, or capsular contracture. To reduce complications su…

[BACKGROUND] Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) has affected more than 1700 women. Treatment morbidity is reduced and survival improved by early detection and removal of implant and capsule. [OBJECTIVE] To …

: Demand for anesthesia-sparing body contouring techniques is rising. This study assessed the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of medial thigh lift performed exclusively under tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) in an outpatient setting. : A …