Update on Postsurgical Scar Management.

abstract：:Alloplastic facial implants have a wide range of uses to achieve the appropriate facial contour. A variety of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics and synthetic injectable fillers are available to the reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. Besides choosing the right surgical technique and the adequate material,...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Mohan K,Cox JA,Dickey RM,Gravina P,Echo A,Izaddoost SA,Nguyen AH

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Originally described in the 1970s, vascularized bone grafting has become a critical component in the treatment of bony defects and non-unions. Although well established in the lower extremity, recent years have seen many novel techniques described to treat a variety of challenging upper extremity pathologies. Here the...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Houdek MT,Wagner ER,Wyles CC,Nanos GP 3rd,Moran SL

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Choosing a pedicled flap to reconstruct an intraoral defect depends on the size and the anatomic position of the tissue defect. The goals are to restore form and function and minimize donor site morbidity. Regional pedicled flaps available for intraoral reconstruction are the buccal fat pad flap, facial artery musculo...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Squaquara R,Kim Evans KF,Spanio di Spilimbergo S,Mardini S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head and neck reconstruction is an intensive multistep process that requires attention to detail to achieve a successful result. The knowledge and prevention of complications as well as their management is an essential part of the training of the surgeon participating in head and neck reconstruction. This article expl...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Tan BK,Por YC,Chen HC

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) is usually diagnosed clinically. Early presentation of TAO such as ocular irritation, lid puffiness, and mild retraction may be overlooked and misdiagnosed. Careful clinical evaluation, laboratory investigations, and orbital imaging studies are needed for diagnosing early TAO. Know...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Alsuhaibani AH,Nerad JA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aesthetic genital surgery seems to have become a fashionable issue nowadays. Many procedures and techniques have been described these last years, but very few long-term results or follow up studies are available. The novelty of this aspect of plastic surgery and the lack of evidence-based interventions, have led to a ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Dobbeleir JM,Landuyt KV,Monstrey SJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral abdominal wall defects, while rare, present a more challenging problem than commonly encountered ventral defects due to the complexity of the anatomy, physiologic forces, and impact of muscle denervation. The lateral abdominal wall encompasses a large surface area ranging from the costal margin superiorly to t...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Kapur SK,Butler CE

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nonprofit sector is a vibrant, dynamic, and expanding portion of the United States' economy. Its growth over the past two decades has opened up many avenues for entrepreneurs wishing to create corporations that are community- and need-driven, particularly in the health services industry. The fertility of this sect...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Singh A,Jalalabadi F,Hollier P,Reece EM,Hollier LH Jr

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many treatment techniques, including exercise, electrical stimulation, biofeedback, and neuromuscular retraining, have been described for the treatment of patients with facial paresis. The degree of nerve injury determines the recovery of the facial muscles. Patients with a Sunderland third-degree injury benefit most ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Novak CB

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zygomaticomaxillary (ZMC) fractures are the second most common facial fractures after nasal bone fractures. The zygoma, with its location and multiple points of articulations, lends itself to both facial structure and esthetics. Secondary ZMC deformities are complications of inadequate primary correction, delayed repa...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Aman HM,Alenezi A,Ducic Y,Reddy LV

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macromastia in adolescents is multifactorial and usually idiopathic, associated with obesity or hormonal imbalances. Less commonly, it can result from virginal or juvenile breast hypertrophy, a rare condition of unknown etiology, where an alarmingly rapid breast enlargement occurs during puberty. Breast hypertrophy in...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Wolfswinkel EM,Lemaine V,Weathers WM,Chike-Obi CJ,Xue AS,Heller L

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mandibular trauma is a common problem seen by plastic surgeons. When fractures occur, they have the ability to affect the patient's occlusion significantly, cause infection, and lead to considerable pain. Interventions to prevent these sequelae require either closed or open forms of reduction and fixation. Physicians ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Koshy JC,Feldman EM,Chike-Obi CJ,Bullocks JM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aesthetic surgery of the upper eyelids is a very common procedure performed in cosmetic practices around the world. The word blepharoplasty, however, has a different meaning in Asia than it does elsewhere. Orientals have different periorbital anatomic characteristics, their motivations for seeking eyelid treatment are...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Weng CJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is one of the mainstays in the treatment of pediatric spasticity and dystonia. When considering initiation of BoNT treatment for spasticity, treatment goals and responses to prior conservative measures such as passive range of motion exercises, splinting, and other medication trials should ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Schwabe AL

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors provide an overview of lip reconstruction after Mohs surgery based on the senior author's practice. Lip reconstruction offers unique challenges to preserve not only lip function but also aesthetics. Lip reconstruction must take into consideration the three anatomical layers that comprise the lip and defect...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Sanniec KJ,Carboy JA,Thornton JF

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal dermoids, encephaloceles, and gliomas are rare congenital lesions that result from improper embryologic development. The differentiation between them and a firm understanding of their pathology is necessary to avoid unnecessary complications. In view of their potential intracranial connection, prompt diagnosis a...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Van Wyhe RD,Chamata ES,Hollier LH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since Mikamo developed the double blepharoplasty technique at the end of the 19th century, there has been significant developments in the idealized periorbital appearance of the Asian patient. Currently there are four potential vectors of change possible (upper, lower, medial, and lateral). South Korea is the only cou...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Fakhro A,Yim HW,Kim YK,Nguyen AH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification and treatment of vascular malformations is a challenging endeavor for physicians, especially given the great concern and anxiety created for patients and their families. The goal of this article is to provide a review of vascular malformations, organized by subtype, including capillary, venous, lymphati...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Cox JA,Bartlett E,Lee EI

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic imaging of osteomyelitis can require the combination of diverse imaging techniques for an accurate diagnosis. Conventional radiography should always be the first imaging modality to start with, as it provides an overview of the anatomy and the pathologic conditions of the bone and soft tissues of the re...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Pineda C,Espinosa R,Pena A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous fat grafting has become a widely utilized technique for a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Its potential for volume restoration and tissue regeneration has made it a popular method for treating soft tissue defects in both adult and pediatric populations. While autologous fat grafting in th...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Shih L,Abu-Ghname A,Davis MJ,Xue AS,Dempsey RF,Buchanan EP

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autogenously harvested liquid platelet concentrate extracted from a patient's peripheral blood that contains higher than baseline concentrations of growth factors and cytokines. This innovative new technology has demonstrated great promise in the field of plastic surgery, and its use h...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Abu-Ghname A,Perdanasari AT,Davis MJ,Reece EM

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ear prominence is a relatively common cosmetic deformity with no associated functional deficits, but with profound psychosocial impact, especially in young patients. Protruding ears in children have propagated surgical advances that incorporate reconstructive techniques. Here we outline a systematic framework to evalu...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Ali K,Meaike JD,Maricevich RS,Olshinka A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of over-the-counter cosmetics, approaches to hygiene, and many basic dermatologic principles differ between individuals with Caucasian skin and ethnic skin. Still, comparatively few publications highlight these variations or discuss appropriate management. Among many ethnic patients, issues related to skin hydrati...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Cole PD,Hatef DA,Taylor S,Bullocks JM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main goal of head and neck reconstruction is the restoration of form and function. Oncologic surgery makes this process more complex, as the preplanned defect can be very different from its intraoperative counterpart. This emphasizes the role of preoperative planning and a diverse reconstructive "tool box" that ca...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Badhey A,Haidar Y,Genden E

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical experience supports a role for palliative procedures in patients with locally advanced or recurrent breast cancer, yet numerous challenges are entailed in both the extirpation and reconstruction of the chest wall in these cases. The defects may be profound and complicated by prior surgery, radiation therapy, ...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Beahm EK,Chang DW

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of plastic surgery originally developed out of the necessity to reconstruct the human body after the destruction of war. However, injured soldiers were not the only people who desired a change in appearance. After World War II, many people in Asian countries sought to attain a more Western look through surge...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Fakhro A,Wagner RD,Kim YK,Nguyen AH

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sternal wound infection is a life-threatening complication after cardiac surgery associated with high morbidity and mortality. Past treatment options have included closed suction and continuous irrigation. Current paradigms in the management of sternal wound infection include surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted clos...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Singh K,Anderson E,Harper JG

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nasolabial flap is an excellent choice for use in reconstruction of the nasal alar subunit due to its inherent properties that match skin tone and the convexity of the nose. Often overlooked as an option to use in nasal reconstruction, the nasolabial flap can be very advantageous. Indications for the nasolabial fl...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Weathers WM,Wolfswinkel EM,Nguyen H,Thornton JF

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile amputations are uncommon injuries, therefore, the management and outcome of these patients have been compiled from solitary case studies or short reviews. Accidental trauma during circumcision, injury inflicted by a partner following marital discord, and genital self-mutilation observed in patients with deep ps...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Biswas G

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide for both functional and cosmetic indications. There is a high rate of patient satisfaction; however, in this era of social media, patient expectations are higher than ever. Today's digitally savvy patients expect perfect outcomes with...

journal_title：Seminars in plastic surgery

authors： Yang P,Ko AC,Kikkawa DO,Korn BS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00