Dermabrasion on scars.

abstract：:Orbital hypertelorism represents lateralization of the orbits, meaning increased interorbital and outer orbital distances. Interorbital hypertelorism represents a failure of medial orbital wall medialization in the setting of normally positioned lateral orbital walls. The etiology and type of hypertelorism influence s...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Shakir S,Hoppe IC,Taylor JA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of analgesic and sedative medications in plastic surgery can be divided into two main categories: premedication for general and local anesthesia and intraoperative sedation as an adjunct to local anesthesia. The actions and applications of specific agents are discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Pratt JM Jr

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis and proper initial management of acute fractures of the carpal bones is critical because of the limited blood supply of many bones of the wrist and the role of the carpus in optimizing hand function. Pathology is correctly diagnosed by a focused history and examination. Injuries may be missed with a cursory ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Christie BM,Michelotti BF

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excision of large and giant melanocytic nevi presents a distinct challenge to the pediatric plastic surgeon. The exact risk of malignant degeneration remains unknown. These unsightly lesions can be psychologically damaging to both parent and child. The pediatric plastic surgeon must have an armamentarium of techniques...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Bauer BS,Corcoran J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every surgeon should be acutely cognizant of the importance of the evaluation and treatment of bleeding abnormalities. Dependence upon a normal platelet and clotting system is a requirement for surgery. Significant emphasis should always be placed on a detailed history and physical examination. Routine laboratory eval...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hicks PD Jr,Stromberg BV

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We are in a state of evolution in long-term hair removal. Safe and effective technology is now available. Lasers will always become smaller, faster, and perhaps more effective. For those interested in offering this procedure, evidence indicates that we are beyond the experimental phase. The treating physician should c...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： DiBernardo BE,Perez J,Usal H,Thompson R,Ferraro FJ,Fallek SR

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth factors exert a powerful influence over wound healing. They control the growth, differentiation, and metabolism of cells. Although their influence on wound repair has been studied, there are only a few reports in which growth factors applied topically exerted a positive influence on wound repair. However, there...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Steed DL

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article presents an objective view of evidence-based medicine application to aesthetic surgery. The challenges are discussed and the points that create them are analyzed. Psychological and external factors in decision-making for aesthetic surgery are presented. The handling of surgical complications is presented a...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Alderman A,Chung KC

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trunk defects can be approached through a multitude of regional flaps that can be harvested from the shoulder girdle, the epigastric axis, the paraspinal region, or the pelvic girdle. The aim of the reconstruction is to provide adequate and tension-free restoration of tissue integrity with minimal functional morbidity...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hamdi M,Stillaert FB

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Each year, there are as many cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer as all other cancers combined. Although there is relatively low attributable mortality, the morbidity and expense of treatment is significant. Unlike many other malignancies, host and environmental factors relevant to the pathophysiology have been clearly d...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Acartürk TO,Edington H

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article explores issues related to tissue engineering and composite tissue allografts that employ physiologic and anatomic autogenous replicates to restore tissue loss. Composite tissue allotransplantation has become a controversial option for reconstruction, most prominently for reconstruction involving the hand...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Megee DM,Berry N,Russell RC,Neumeister MW

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the weight of evidence generally indicates that improved contracture rates with retropectoral placement of the prosthesis and excellent aesthetic results can be obtained with this approach, there remains a significant cadre of surgeons who believe their own retromammary results are equal to or better than the...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Biggs TM,Yarish RS

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common complication of blepharoplasty is an unnatural distortion of the lower eyelid. Identification of the underlying anatomic deformities dictates the reconstructive procedures. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the dermal-orbicular pennant lateral canthoplasty. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Jelks GW,Jelks EB

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main goals of treating severe crush injuries are debriding away devitalized tissue and filling any resultant dead space with vascularized tissue. In the authors' experience, the most ideal methods for soft tissue coverage in treating crush injuries are the iliac flap, the adipofascial lateral arm flap, and the gra...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Del Piñal F,Urrutia E,Klich M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a contemporary overview of tip suturing and tip structural grafting techniques used to refine the wide nasal tip. Previous reductive techniques have proved to produce unnatural results over time. It is imperative to correctly evaluate the nose and assess all possible pitfalls during the preoperat...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Dhir K,Ghavami A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In composite rhytidectomy, all of the deep aging anatomic components of the midface are elevated in the skin flap. The platysma muscle, cheek fat, and orbicularis oculi muscle are repositioned in this bipedicled musculocutaneous flap, which very effectively improves the nasolabial fold. Repositioning of all of the dee...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hamra ST

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article highlights the challenges in managing pulmonary failure after burn injury. The authors review several different ventilator techniques, provide weaning parameters, and discuss complications. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Nayyar A,Charles AG,Hultman CS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoplasty accomplishes the opposite of classic plastic surgery results. Instead of a long incision, there is a tiny one; instead of undermining, tunneling is performed; instead of redraping and resection of the skin, lipoplasty uses skin retraction. Retraction versus traction is the key principle of liposuction. The ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Illouz YG

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author recalls his early experiences in the experimental development of microsurgical replantation and transplantation. The operating microscope and an unlimited supply of microsutures have made possible the development of clinical microsurgery. ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Buncke HJ

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fat grafting is as a unique regenerative filler with soluble factors and progenitor cells that may remodel scar tissue in an easy yet effective way. A combination of microfat grafting, lipococoncentrate injection, scar subcision, and platelet-rich plasma supplementation may be used to treat the majority of facial scar...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Pallua N,Kim BS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this article are to explain the mechanisms of injury that result in ischemia of the nipple areolar complex (NAC) after reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy, to offer recommendations about the management of this complication, and to illustrate reconstructive techniques that can be used to correct deform...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Handel N,Yegiyants S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fibula free flap is rapidly becoming the donor site of choice for mandibular reconstruction. Its versatility makes it suitable for the majority of composite mandibular defects. The indications, operative techniques, and postoperative considerations are detailed in this article. Important principles of preoperative...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Hidalgo DA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A conservative osteotomy of the zygomaticomaxillary buttress in combination with a rapid palatal expansion appliance is a dependable technique for the treatment of horizontal maxillary deficiency in adults. This procedure has been used successfully in 56 patients in our series, but 17 patients (30 percent) required a ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Lehman JA Jr,Haas AJ

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because the chin, like the nose, occupies a prominent position in the face, it must also be assessed in planning any changes in the facial profile. For example, a large nose associated with a microgenia does not appear as large when the chin is augmented. A chin increased in the vertical dimension confers an excessive...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： McCarthy JG,Ruff GL,Zide BM

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of complex malocclusions with overriding skeletal discrepancies requires an exceptional amount of pretreatment planning. The roles of the orthodontist and the surgeon are equally important. Sufficient input from each member of the orthognathic surgical team is necessary before any patient care is deliver...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Grubb J,Evans C

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simultaneous breast augmentation and mastopexy is a common procedure often considered to be one of the most difficult cosmetic breast surgeries. One-stage augmentation mastopexy was initially described more than 50 years ago. The challenge lies in the fact that the surgery has multiple opposing goals: to increasing th...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Spring MA,Hartmann EC,Stevens WG

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractures of the upper third of the face from vehicle accidents are relatively uncommon but can have serious associated injuries of the dura and frontal lobe when they do occur. The injury may result from the victim's face either striking the dashboard or bouncing violently off the lower broken edge of the penetrated ...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Schultz RC

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia from scalp burns can present psychological problems. Reconstructive surgery with rotating hair-bearing skin flaps has been useful in the rehabilitation of these patients. In many patients, one flap shift can establish an acceptable hair line. In extensive cases, multiple operations are necessary, including fr...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Paletta FX

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have completed 25 SLC-RAC sequences for complete unilateral clefts of the lip, using the straight-line closure as a preliminary step to facilitate the definitive closure, which is done about 6 months later. Fourteen of the straight-line closures were done on newborn children with local anesthesia, and the rest were...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Furnas DW

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal in breast reduction surgery is to reduce volume but at the same time to maintain circulation, sensation and breast feeding potential. A dermoglandular or central pedicle is the most likely to achieve all three. The superior pedicle is reserved mainly for very small reductions or mastopexies, but the author st...

journal_title：Clinics in plastic surgery

authors： Chiari A Jr

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00