Why Should Young Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Care About Aesthetic Medicine?

abstract：:Paradigms in the treatment of aging have evolved to address volume loss as a central and primary hallmark of the aging face. The concept of "composite volumization" was recently proposed by Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc to describe the effect of Radiesse (Merz Aesthetics, Inc., Raleigh, NC), when placed on bone in the supraperio...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Lorenc ZP,Bass LM,Fitzgerald R,Goldberg DJ,Graivier MH

更新日期：2018-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The author presents guidelines and new instruments for transplanting autologous fat. He describes this procedure as effective, predictable, and reliable when performed with careful donor-zone preparation, atraumatic fat extraction, anaerobic sterility, and precise placement in a properly prepared receiving zone. (Aest...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Monreal J

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The formation of symptomatic capsular contractures remains both a mystery to the plastic surgeon and a significant clinical challenge. Ninety Sprague-Dawley rats had 2 ml dimethylpolysiloxane gel-filled implants placed in two dorsal pockets. The animals were randomly assigned to three groups. One group received daily ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Miller AS 3rd,Tarpley SK,Willard VV,Reynolds GD

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers (HAFs) and laser/light procedures have become increasingly popular for noninvasive facial rejuvenation in many cosmetic practices. However, the effect of laser/light treatments on HAFs is unknown. OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to examine the effect of laser/light treatments ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Farkas JP,Richardson JA,Brown S,Hoopman JE,Kenkel JM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To obtain an ideal outcome in breast augmentation procedures, breast implants may be overfilled to reduce wrinkles and improve longevity. Determination of the optimal volume for saline-filled breast implants remains problematic for plastic surgeons. OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the effect of overfilling ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Greenwald D,Moloye O,Ondrovic L,Lee W

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States. Postoperative striae is a known but incompletely understood complication of breast augmentation. OBJECTIVES:The authors investigated their own patient population to discern risk factors for new-onset striae after cosmet...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Tsai TL,Castillo AC,Moliver CL

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative hypothermia can lead to surgical complications, including bleeding, infection, increased patient discomfort, and longer recovery time. Plastic surgeons have become increasingly aware of this important patient safety issue. OBJECTIVES:The authors evaluate the impact of perioperative warming in ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Lista F,Doherty CD,Backstein RM,Ahmad J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing use of bariatric procedures in the treatment of morbidly obese patients means that aesthetic plastic surgeons can expect to care for more and more patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. It is important for aesthetic surgeons to understand the procedures, outcomes, and possible complications to r...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Abeles D,Shikora SA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:YouTube is increasingly being utilized as a major educational resource by patients. It is important for plastic surgeons to understand the quality and characteristics of videos that patients are likely to view about procedures of interest. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of the ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Ward B,Ayyala HS,Zhang K,Manuskhani PA,Paskhover B,Lee ES

更新日期：2020-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal wall hernias are often diagnosed on clinical examination or encountered intraoperatively during an abdominoplasty. Traditional surgical techniques for abdominoplasty and umbilical hernia repair, when performed simultaneously, can potentially compromise the vascular supply to the umbilicus. The authors descri...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Bruner TW,Salazar-Reyes H,Friedman JD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors recommend this brachioplasty technique for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight. The sinusoidal-shaped scar helps to avoid problems such as linear scar contracture, wound tension, and widened or hypertrophic scars. ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Strauch B,Linetskaya D,Baum T,Greenspun D

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-seven women seeking rhytidectomy, blepharoplasty, or both completed two measurements of body image prior to their initial consultation. Results were compared with the normal scores for each of the measurements and with a sample of 32 women seeking rhinoplasty. Results indicated that women seeking rhytidectomy, ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Sarwer DB,Whitaker LA,Wadden TA,Pertschuk MJ

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As injectable products have been introduced and as clinicians have gained experience with them, applications and techniques for injection have evolved, with better cosmetic results, enhanced patient safety, and greatly improved patient satisfaction. Within the past four years, several consensus recommendation panels h...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Fitzgerald R,Graivier MH,Kane M,Lorenc ZP,Vleggaar D,Werschler WP,Kenkel JM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Achieving aesthetic results with forehead augmentation procedures remains challenging. We have developed a method of integrated forehead and temporal augmentation using a three-dimensional (3D) printing-assisted methyl methacrylate implant. Objectives:The study objective was to assess the importance of comb...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Hirohi T,Nagai K,Ng D,Harii K

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The suspension of orbicularis oculi during lower blepharoplasty presents a logical surgical addition for further support of the lid, as well as further improvement to its contour profile. It has traditionally been performed as an extension of the skin-muscle flap procedure, but more recently, and aggressivel...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Little JW,Hartstein ME

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Congenital, traumatic, or developmental bony vault deformities may require additional interventions rather than classical osteotomies to correct the surface structure or angulations of the nasal bones in rhinoplasty. Objectives:The aim of the study was to determine the effects of the additional osteotomies ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Konas E,Bitik O

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of textured breast implants over smooth implants has been widely shown to have a lower incidence of capsular contracture. However, the impact of micropatterning techniques on the incidence of postoperative patient morbidity has not been comprehensively investigated. OBJECTIVES:The authors sought to ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Shauly O,Gould DJ,Patel KM

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasingly, patients are seeking minimally invasive methods to tighten skin and remodel adipose tissue. A large treatment gap exists among 3 types of patients: (1) the younger demographic, who increasingly desire soft tissue tightening without traditional operations, scars, and downtime; (2) patients with soft tissu...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Dayan E,Chia C,Burns AJ,Theodorou S

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) is a rare, moderate-to-severe adverse event associated with cryolipolysis (Coolsculpting, CS). OBJECTIVES:Describe the incidence, diagnoses and treatment of PAH, following CS for nonsurgical fat reduction. METHODS:A multicenter evaluation of all patients who underwent ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Nikolis A,Enright KM

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some degree of eyebrow asymmetry is present in many patients who request periorbital rejuvenation, although patients are often unaware of minor asymmetries. There are few parameters for defining eyebrow asymmetry and its incidence in otherwise healthy patients in the literature. OBJECTIVE:We investigated wh...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Tiryaki T,Ciloglu NS

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of effective antiretroviral therapy for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has allowed for prolonged and healthier lives for affected patients. However, significant side effects from the drugs have been well documented, including syndromes of abnormal fat distribution. Cervic...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Warren AG,Borud LJ

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Running parallel with-and perhaps driven by-the huge increase in demand for cosmetic surgery, office-based anesthesia (OBA) is the fastest growing segment of anesthesia practice. Despite this, only 2% of anesthesiology residencies provide exposure to OBA, and many practicing anesthesiologists are not convinc...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Blake DR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary goal of palatoplasty is to allow normal speech through the correction of velopharyngeal incompetence. Failure to accomplish a tension-free, watertight closure predisposes the palatoplasty patient to postoperative fistula formation. Fistulas may in turn contribute to velopharyngeal incompetence. Reported fi...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Losee JE,Smith DM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have demonstrated that the specific method of wound dressing used may affect the healing process. However, the effect of the method of wound dressings on the expression of growth factors is not well documented. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different methods of ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Jae Lee C,Hee Whang J,Lazova R,Ciesielski TE,Thomson JG,McCarthy T,Persing JA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cryolipolysis has been shown to be a safe and effective noninvasive procedure for the reduction of localized subcutaneous fat. OBJECTIVES:The authors examine the safety, efficacy, and procedural growth of cryolipolysis (via the CoolSculpting device; Zeltiq, Pleasanton, California) in a single plastic surger...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Stevens WG,Pietrzak LK,Spring MA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implant texture is an important factor influencing implant selection for breast augmentation. Natrelle Biocell implants are characterized by macrotextured shell surfaces containing irregularly arranged concavities with large open-pore diameters and depths. These properties facilitate adhesion of the implant to the sur...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Maxwell GP,Scheflan M,Spear S,Nava MB,Hedén P

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are many products approved for aesthetic soft tissue augmentation. Despite this abundance, there is limited objective data regarding safety, longevity, and complication rates. Instead, most reports rely on subjective measures to report volume changes and outcomes, making product comparison difficult. ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Davila AA,Buck DW 2nd,Chopp D,Connor CM,Persing S,Rawlani V,Kim JY

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although abdominoplasty and other body-contouring procedures are being performed more frequently, the incidence of seroma and other complications has remained relatively unchanged. In 2000, a small retrospective series introduced progressive tension sutures (PTS) in abdominoplasty to reduce seroma without th...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Pollock TA,Pollock H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hairline and frontal hair volume are frequently overlooked aspects of attractive facial proportion and overall facial aesthetics. The author contends that patient benefit from hair restoration surgery is significant, and these procedures should be routinely considered as part of a complete facial rejuvenation. ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Vogel JE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The size and weight of hypertrophied breast can cause both physical and psychological problems. Although the majority of these problems can be solved with breast reduction surgery, the particular problem of development of brassiere strap grooves on the shoulders due to the weight of the breasts cannot be cor...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Ergün SS,Baygöl EG,Kayan RB,Kuzu İM,Akman O

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00