Nipple elevation using loupes magnification and a double-layer purse-string suture.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ideal method of breast reconstruction should be safe, reliable, and have minimal or no donor-site morbidity. We present our experience with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for delayed breast reconstruction with immediate permanent implant insertion. METHODS:The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneo...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Agaoglu G,Erol OO

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Madelung's disease (MD) is a rare disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by massive fatty deposits distributed in a symmetrical pattern mainly in the head, neck, and upper trunk. Here, we sought to explore the pathogeny and treatment of MD. METHODS:We enrolled ten patients who underwent surgical ...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Gao Y,Hu JL,Zhang XX,Zhang MS,Lu Y

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the blood supply to the facelift flap by identifying the perforating arteries in the anterior facial region, which is preserved during the undermining of the flap. We have called this medial zone the pedicle area of the flap. Eleven pairs of musculocutaneous perforator arteries su...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Blanco-Dávila F,Arrendondo G,De La Garza O,Montemayor R,Gregori OU,Vásconez HC

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients underwent transposition of a vertical forehead flap to correct defects of the middle third of the face. The treatment and results are reported and evaluated. Based of the width of the secondary forehead defect, the best technique of direct closure was determined. Simpler cases were resolved by careful ...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Galli A,Berrino P,Santi P

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper blepharoplasty is indicated in Asians for double-eyelid fold creation, periorbital rejuvenation, and functional visual field improvement. This article introduces a technical classification for blepharoplasty methods and investigates approaches to evaluate its outcomes. METHODS:Of 535 patients undergoi...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Park KS,Park DD

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The extended spreader graft technique in septorhinoplasty is presented. The procedure involves applying spreader grafts before lateral osteotomies to support the whole osteocartilaginous vault. This study enrolled 51 patients who had undergone open septorhinoplasty between January 2010 and March 2012. The do...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kucuker I,Ozmen S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Van der Woude syndrome (VWS; OMIM 119300) is an autosomal dominant developmental malformation presenting with bilateral lower lip pits related to cleft lip, cleft palate, and other malformations in about half the patients. These congenital lip pits appear clinically as a defect in the vermilion border of the...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Souto LR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical correction of one of the most frequent congenital malformations, inverted nipples, is analyzed here following a long series of cases, some of which, among the first, date back 17 years and more. The article describes the previous surgical methods and the reasons why they failed, as well as the principle, ...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Crestinu JM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the advantages of polyurethane foam-covered prostheses has been that in the first 5 to 10 years after their use, the amount of capsular contraction was found much less than when similar "slick" prostheses were used. Another advance was their fixation to the surrounding tissue thus giving a more natural appearan...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Cohney BC,Mitchell S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although posterior closure of male pattern baldness is usually accomplished in two procedures when using extensive scalp-lifting, there is the occasional patient who will require three operations because of very poor scalp laxity. A newly developed horseshoe-shaped tissue expander was designed for these patients so th...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Brandy DA

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author describes the collagen alterations in adipose tissue autografts as evaluated by the Picrosirius red stain used with polarized light microscopy. Four female patients--candidates for classical abdomino-plasty--previously had adipose tissue autografts at the infraumbilical region. The grafting intervals were 6...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Carpaneda CA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although reduction malarplasty is a well-accepted procedure for Asians with prominent cheek bones, some patients are not fully satisfied with the outcomes and request further surgery. This is because much attention on the contouring procedure has focused on the position of the zygomatic body and arch. As a r...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Chung S,Park S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report summarizes the opinions advanced by an international panel of acknowledged expert plastic surgeons convened to discuss women's attitudes about aesthetic breast surgery. To inform the discussions, a survey was undertaken to explore women's attitudes and opinions. The survey showed that significant numbers o...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Hedén P,Adams WP Jr,Maxwell P,Nava M,Scheflan M,Stan C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the relationships between histomorphological aspects of breast capsules, including capsule thickness, collagen fiber alignment, the presence of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA)-positive myofibroblasts, and clinical observations of capsular contracture. METHODS:Breast capsule samples wer...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Bui JM,Perry T,Ren CD,Nofrey B,Teitelbaum S,Van Epps DE

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased scrotal laxity is a poorly defined entity often associated with discomfort while wearing loose clothes, walking, doing sports and during intercourse. In our experience, this condition is produced by an enlarged scrotal bag hanging more than 1-2 cm below the tip of the penis and can be associated wi...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Thomas C,Navia A

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports on rhinoplastic sequelae are infrequent. Reported incidence rates vary from 5% to 12%. The authors have an overall rate of 8%, with 6.5% of cases involving slight sequelae and 1.5% moderate ones. Various techniques for correction are used, depending on the sequel. Silastic implants have been unsatisfactory ove...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Pardina AJ,Vaca JF

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare condition which consists of progressive and recurrent orofacial edema, intermittent facial palsy, and lingua plicata. Labial swelling is the most common feature of this syndrome complex. The lips may enlarge up to three times their normal size, resulting in aesthetic deformity a...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Cederna PS,Fiala TGS,Smith DJ Jr,Newman MH

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author emphasizes and clarifies some disputed anatomical points based on topographical histological studies of the superficial muscular and fibrous layers of the face and neck, made in 8 cadavers, 6 human fetuses, 3 monkeys, and 42 surgical specimens. The findings in this anatomical study should make certain plast...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Wassef M

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ectopic primary carcinoma of breast tissue is a rare entity, and its diagnosis often is delayed. The axilla is the most common site involved. The Limberg flap as a random flap is easy and practicable for coverage of many defects including those involving the axilla. In the reported case, the vascularity of t...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Visconti G,Eltahir Y,Van Ginkel RJ,Werker PM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this article was to assist cosmetic-plastic surgeons in selecting aesthetic cosmetic gynecologic-plastic surgical interventions. METHODS:Target methodological analyses of pertinent evidence-based scientific papers and anecdotal information linked to surgical techniques for cosmetic-plastic ...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Ostrzenski A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to explore the treatment of capsular contracture after augmentation mammaplasty by insertion of a breast prosthesis anterior to the original capsule. METHODS:Through transaxillary or submammary incisions and small capsular incisions, 14 patients (18 breasts) with Baker grades 3 and 4 capsul...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Xue H,Lee SY

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominoplasty (ABP) at the time of hysterectomy (HYS) has been described in the literature since 1986 and is being increasingly requested by patients. However, outcomes of the combined procedure have not been thoroughly explored. METHODS:The authors reviewed the American College of Surgeons National Surgic...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Massenburg BB,Sanati-Mehrizy P,Ingargiola MJ,Rosa JH,Taub PJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present our experience with endoscopic transaxillary subglandular breast augmentation using textured silicon gel implants. Fourteen implants were placed in seven patients through a 4 cm axillary incision, in a subglandular pocket, with the help of a 10 mm, 30 degrees endoscope with a subcutaneous retractor and endo...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Villafane O,Garcia-Tutor E,Taggart I

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances in suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) include improved instrumentation, better understanding of fluid dynamics, and an improved concept of appropriate indications. The tumescent technique uses subcutaneous injection of isotonic fluid containing vasoconstrictive and analgesic agents and is proved to be...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Chia CT,Theodorou SJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures, breast augmentation, has enjoyed large acceptance in the last few decades. One of the most important factors in the dynamics established between the implants and the soft tissues after breast augmentation is the pocket plane. Surgeons have been seeking th...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Siclovan HR,Jomah JA

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new method of autoaugmentation mammaplasty is presented to correct ptosis and to increase the projection and volume of the breast in patients who would like a reposition augmentation mammaplasty after breast implant removal but do not want a new implant. METHODS:Between 1999 and 2007, a total of 27 patien...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Hönig JF,Frey HP,Hasse FM,Hasselberg J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:With most methods, it is possible to obtain a good breast shape as an immediate postoperative result. The question is whether the satisfactory shape is permanent.The 7-year evaluation of the method described here has confirmed the safety of the procedure as well as the satisfactory conic breast shape it ach...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Hinderer UT

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although silicone rubber (SR) implants are most commonly used and effective for soft-tissue augmentation, they still have been implicated in many adverse reactions. To overcome this problem, a novel composite beta-tricalcium phosphate/silicone rubber (beta-TCP/SR) was prepared by adding beta-TCP into a SR ma...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Zhang YM,Wang SL,Lei ZY,Fan DL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposuction has been traditionally performed under general anesthesia. Standard instrumentation for the procedure has included blunt-tipped suction cannulae connected to an electric vacuum pump by noncollapsible tubing. A subcutaneous injection of Lidocaine with Epinephrine is routinely employed to minimize blood loss...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Hunstad JP

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications during or after blepharoplasty operations are described. These range from errors in assessing the patient's psychological state and the state of their health, through the more common physical sequelae of bleeding with haematoma formation, ectropion, hypertrophy of scars, etc., to complications affecting ...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Mustardé JC

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00