abstract：BACKGROUND:Combination treatments of botulinum toxin type-A and other rejuvenation agents or instruments are gradually becoming more popular. After observing a high incidence of therapy failure following simultaneous applications of botulinum toxin type-A and platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy, we aimed to investigate wh...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Bulam H,Ayhan S,Sezgin B,Zinnuroglu M,Konac E,Varol N,Findikcioglu K,Tuncer S,Cenetoglu S

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common axis II disorder associated with a high risk of impulsivity and self-injury. Several authors have suggested that individuals with BPD are poor candidates for plastic surgery. Recent changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth E...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Morioka D,Ohkubo F

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Cartilage grafts are the most commonly used grafts for structural and aesthetic purposes. This study aimed to compare the viability of diced cartilage grafts wrapped in fascia with diced cartilage grafts wrapped in perichondrium. Approximately 2 × 2 cm cartilage grafts were harvested from the ears of seven N...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kemaloğlu CA,Tekin Y

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Due to the fact that the number of breast implant surgeries for cosmetic and medical purposes is rising yearly, a discussion about the quality of service for both patients and physicians is more important than ever. To this end, we reviewed the Austrian Breast Implant Register with one specific question in...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Wurzer P,Rappl T,Friedl H,Kamolz LP,Spendel S,Hoflehner H,Parvizi D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One-stage augmentation/mastopexy entails the challenge of augmenting breast volume with an implant while resecting excess skin. Although both augmenting and lifting the breast in a one-stage operation is gaining in popularity, its safety and its efficacy are still under debate and merit deeper evaluation. M...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Castello MF,Silvestri A,Nicoli F,Dashti T,Han S,Grassetti L,Torresetti M,Perdanasari AT,Zhang YX,Di Benedetto G,Lazzeri D

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This preliminary ex vivo study aimed to clarify the pathophysiologic mechanisms of fat tissue depletion by subcutaneous drug application. Therefore, the lipolytic effects of phosphatidylcholine plus deoxycholate (Lipostabil) (L) and of deoxycholate (DC) alone were compared with those of sodium chloride (NaCl...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Hübner NF,Horch RE,Polykandriotis E,Rau TT,Dragu A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy facilitates immediate one-stage reconstruction with an implant. Traditionally, an acellular dermal matrix or a muscle flap has been used because the inferolateral portion of the implant cannot be covered by the pectoralis major muscle. However, this method has drawbacks, in...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kim YW,Kim YJ,Kong JS,Cheon YW

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Osseous genioplasty is a versatile technique to improve chin and facial aesthetics. It carries several benefits compared to an alloplastic implant, but the downsides of an intersegmental gap and lateral stepoffs must be weighed. These areas are typically left open, despite being subject to unpredictable reso...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kim YA,Steinbacher DM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Subcutaneous emphysema is a clinical entity that may be associated with trauma. Rhinoplasty is not an atraumatic procedure. This report presents a case of acute periorbital emphysema after cosmetic rhinoplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V:This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kucuker I,Keles MK,Yosma E,Engin MS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We present an unusual insatiable aesthetic/plastic surgery patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who removed her upper eyelids by herself after we rejected her request for revision blepharoplasty. This impulsive self-injury was attributed to anxiety from what the patient considered to be abandon...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Morioka D,Ohkubo F,Amikura Y

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Levator resection surgery is commonly performed to correct ptosis, and a large number of postoperative complications are well known. This report presents a previously unreported complication of marginal ectropion after levator resection surgery for congenital ptosis. METHODS:The three patients with upper ey...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kim CY,Oh E,Wu CZ,Yoon JS,Lee SY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In cosmetic clinical practice, many patients express the desire for removal of melanocytic nevi, especially those on the face. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser currently is the preferred for treatment of such lesions because of less scar formation, less bleeding, and simplicity of the procedure. However, if th...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Ozaki M,Suga H,Eto H,Kobayashi Y,Watanabe R,Takushima A,Harii K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Currently, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast should be considered in terms of contouring, and hence in terms of dimensions. Based on experience performing more than 5,000 breast augmentations with highly cohesive anatomic implants, the authors explore the aesthetic anatomy of the (augmented)...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Martin del Yerro JL,Vegas MR,Sanz I,Moreno E,Fernandez V,Puga S,Vecino MG,Biggs TM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior septal height is an important determinant of nasal tip projection. Accordingly, the anterior septal extension technique has proven itself to be a powerful tool for achieving long-lasting nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty. However, anterior septal extension does not protect against postoperative lo...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Bitik O,Uzun H,Kamburoğlu HO,Dadaci M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Traumatic tattoos can result from accidental deposition of foreign particles in the dermis. These pigmented particles become permanently lodged in the dermis after re-epithelialization of the wound and can give rise to irregular black or blue discoloration of the skin. Different methods for tattoo removal ex...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Vrints I,Den Hondt M,Van Brussel M,Nanhekhan L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The demand for decorative tattoos is steadily growing worldwide, and in the US it is estimated that up to 24% of adults has one or more tattoos. Subsequently, the number of tattoo-related complications is increasing. Among these, lymphoproliferative disorders play a minor but important role. The aim of this ...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Marchesi A,Parodi PC,Brioschi M,Marchesi M,Bruni B,Cangi MG,Vaienti L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal wall deformity secondary to pregnancy is multidirectional. Plication of the anterior rectus sheath is the most widely used technique for correction of this condition. However, it would be desirable to simultaneously perform the transverse and longitudinal repair of this deformity. The aim of this s...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Veríssimo P,Nahas FX,Barbosa MV,de Carvalho Gomes HF,Ferreira LM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The zygomatic bone, which is located on both sides of the midface, significantly contributes to the overall facial form. Asian people usually have a wide midface and prominent zygoma. Reduction malarplasty is one of the most frequently performed facial contouring surgeries in Asian countries. This study aime...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Zou C,Niu F,Liu J,Chen Y,Wang M,Su R,Xu J,An G,Gui L

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipoabdominoplasty is nearly a daily aesthetic procedure. Despite the emergence of laser-assisted liposuction, to date, it has not been clearly evaluated combined with abdominoplasty. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laser-assisted liposuction relative to traditional l...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Aboelatta YA,Abdelaal MM,Bersy NA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematoma is the most common postoperative complication of rhytidoplasty, resulting in higher morbidity and longer recovery. Quilting suture for closure of the undermined area in abdominoplasty avoids the occurrence of seroma. Based on this principle and with the objective of reducing the number of patients w...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Auersvald A,Auersvald LA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Capsular contracture remains a major complication after reconstructive or aesthetic breast augmentation. Formation of capsular fibrosis is a multifactorial process. An initial inflammatory reaction appears to be key to the development of capsular contracture. Recent studies have shown that pulsed acoustic ce...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Reichenberger MA,Heimer S,Lass U,Germann G,Köllensperger E,Mueller W,Hirsch T,Fischer S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Adipose patients, especially after massive weight loss, pose a challenge to the breast surgeon due to the major loss of volume and the inelasticity of the skin. Rubin described a suitable mammaplasty technique for these patients involving dermal suspension sutures and total parenchymal reshaping. With this t...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Eisenhardt SU,Nienhueser H,Braig D,Penna V,Bannasch H,Torio-Padron N

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous techniques, including double opposing Z-plasty, have been introduced to repair traumatic cleft earlobes and break the linear scar. Even with multiple operative methods available for repairing traumatic cleft earlobe, notable scar contractures and dimpling of the earlobe border remain in some cases. The author...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kang S,Moon SJ,Suh H

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implants from Poly Implant Prothése (PIP), the French manufacturer, showed increased risk of implant rupture and silicone leakage through the shell. Concerns also exist about the potential irritant behavior of silicone gel filler in these implants. This report presents the clinical, histologic, and microbiologic chara...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Correia-Sá I,Rodrigues-Pereira P,Marques M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In plastic breast surgery, the interlocking areolar suture has gained wide popularity since its introduction in 2007 by Hammond and colleagues. The interlocking circumareolar suture plays its role in the setting of circumareolar excisions to achieve a durable areola shaping and to prevent scar widening/hypertrophy and...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Salgarello M,Visconti G,Barone-Adesi L

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute swelling of the parotid glands after general anesthesia has become known as anesthesia mumps. Its cause is unknown. Only one case of postsurgical parotitis without general anesthesia is reported. This report describes three cases in this setting after plastic surgery. CASE 1:A 37-year-old women underw...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Rosique MJ,Rosique RG,Costa IR,Lara BR,Figueiredo JL,Ribeiro DG

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The regenerative effects of fat injections are based on the same hormones, growth factors, and stem cells that stimulate neoplastic angiogenesis and cancer progression in basic research. Few studies have analyzed the oncologic risk. No report has covered 5 years of oncologic surveillance, and no long-term ri...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Riggio E,Bordoni D,Nava MB

更新日期：2013-08-01 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:Cranioplasty using alternate alloplastic bone substitutes instead of autologous bone grafting is inevitable in the clinical field. The authors present their experiences with cranial reshaping using methyl methacrylate (MMA) and describe technical tips that are keys to a successful procedure. METHODS:A retro...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Han SE,Lim SY,Pyon JK,Mun GH,Bang SI,Oh KS

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：UNLABELLED:A 42-year-old primigravida woman of 20 weeks gestation was referred to the authors for the treatment of a suspected malignant melanoma of her left areola. She had undergone bilateral augmentation mammoplasty with periareolar mastopexy elsewhere 6 years previously. Her history included partial necrosis of her...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Bracaglia R,Tambasco D,Gentileschi S,D'Ettorre M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Nipple elevation is a procedure that enhances the projection of the nipples. The aim is to achieve an aesthetically satisfying appearance that is stable over time and at the same time to maintain the sensory and lactating functions of the nipples. The surgical technique described in this report is based on r...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Pagkalos VA,Ghali S,Hedén P

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safest pocket location for gluteal augmentation surgery using implants still is unknown. This study conducted a systematic review to derive evidence-based recommendations concerning the safest type of pocket location (sub-muscular, subfascial, intramuscular, or intramuscular XYZ method) for silicone impl...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Flores-Lima G,Eppley BL,Dimas JR,Navarro DE

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Improved understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the aging face has laid the foundation for adopting an earlier and more comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation, shifting the focus from individual wrinkle treatment and lift procedures to a holistic paradigm that considers the entire face and its...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Sadick NS,Manhas-Bhutani S,Krueger N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many mastopexy techniques focus on lifting the position of the nipple and excising the skin, with less attention paid to redistributing the uplifted volume of the ptotic breast. With the inferior pedicle technique, the onus is placed on skin taking the tension for the whole breast. Skin stretch then may lead...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Kelemen N,Kannan RY,Offer GJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abdominoplasty is a frequent operative procedure among patients with massive weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgery. After abdominoplasty, patients are carefully monitored and usually discharged from the clinic after overnight hospitalization. We report a case of acute e...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Bogdanov-Berezovsky A,Silberstein E,Arnon O,Sverdlov M,Krieger Y

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Use of a skin flap has been a common technique in reconstructive surgery for more than five decades. However, partial necrosis of its distal end is still a serious postoperative complication. Many theories about this problem have been proposed, including deficient blood supply, which is the most accepted the...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Yue Y,Zhang P,Liu D,Yang JF,Nie C,Yang D

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominoplasties carried out in patients previously underwent gastroplasty present high rates of complications, including increased bleeding in the intra- and postoperative periods. METHODS:This study evaluated bleeding, coagulation parameters (coagulogram, dosage of fibrinogen, FII, FV, FVII, FVIII, FIX, F...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Souto LR,Chaim EA,Barbosa RC,Bizzacchi JM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The orbital region is of vital importance to facial expression. Brow ptosis, besides having an impact on facial harmony, is a sign of aging. Various surgical techniques have been developed to increase the efficacy of brow-lift surgery. However, no consensus method exists for an objective measurement of the e...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Naif-de-Andrade NT,Hochman B,Naif-de-Andrade CZ,Ferreira LM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Lipoma is the most common type of benign soft tissue tumor. However, lipoma containing bone or cartilage is very rare, especially a tumor containing both of these components. We encountered a 59-year-old woman who had a benign lipoma of the infraspinatus muscle that contained both osseous and chondral compon...

journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery

authors： Sunohara M,Ozawa T,Morimoto K,Tateishi C,Ishii M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00