abstract：BACKGROUND:Although fillers and surgical lip lifts are effective ways of treating the perioral area, both have inherent downsides. Fillers lack permanence, and lip lifts do not address the issue of fullness. OBJECTIVES:The authors present the results of a long-term follow-up study of Permafacial implants (SurgiSil LLC...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Narsete T,Ersek R,Narsete MP

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominoplasty, the removal of excess skin combined with muscle plication of a patient's abdominal region, can yield pleasing postoperative results alone, but adding significant concurrent circumferential abdominal liposuction to the procedure can dramatically improve the overall shape and contour of the final result....

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Hunstad JP,Jones SR

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The transaxillary approach for breast augmentation has gained popularity because of the absence of scarring on the breast. However, the effects of this procedure on breast cancer detection and treatment (which rely heavily on the results of axillary status studies) remain under debate. Specifically, sentinel...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Weck Roxo AC,Aboudib JH,De Castro CC,De Abreu ML,Camões Orlando MM

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anatomical structures of the nose (including muscles) are elevated, sutured, or reshaped during rhinoplasty. Electromyography and electroneurography are the objective electrophysiologic tests performed for the direct measurement of nasal muscle function. OBJECTIVES:The authors investigate the predictive val...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Kirgezen T,Yigit O,Taskin U,Cakir ZA,Adatepe T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Volume loss and muscular hyperactivity are two major components of the aging process that contribute to the formation of the folds and wrinkles. Tear trough deformity is one of the most difficult depressions to correct surgically. OBJECTIVE:The authors evaluate the results of periorbital filling with hyalur...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Viana GA,Osaki MH,Cariello AJ,Damasceno RW,Osaki TH

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previously, the problem created by overly convex, wide, and robust lower lateral cartilages (LLC) required an external or endonasal approach with delivery. Although this method has proven invaluable, it may not be indicated in all patients with large tips, specifically those with overly convex LLC or with th...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Dayan SH,Arkins JP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the effectiveness of ablative CO(2) laser resurfacing for facial rejuvenation, its application has been limited owing to an undesirable side-effect profile, including prolonged hyperemia and potential pigmentary changes. However, newer fractional CO(2) laser technology has reduced the recovery time a...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Neaman KC,Baca ME,Piazza RC 3rd,VanderWoude DL,Renucci JD

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liposuction is one of the most common aesthetic procedures and a number of options are available to practitioners in terms of surgical technique. One of those options is ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), which has garnered considerable attention in the literature and from patients themselves. Because th...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Masoumi Lari SJ,Roustaei N,Roshan SK,Chalian M,Chalian H,Honarbakhsh Y

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:Rhinoplasty is generally considered to be one of the most challenging, complex, and exciting of all the plastic surgery procedures. In this article, the authors discuss key concepts related to patient evaluation and analysis, as well as techniques and maneuvers that reliably lead to favorable long-term results in rhin...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Sajjadian A,Guyuron B

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent technical advances in fat grafting and the development of surgical devices such as liposuction cannulae have made fat grafting a relatively safe and effective procedure. However, new guidelines issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2009 announced that fat grafting to the breast is not a strongly...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Mizuno H,Hyakusoku H

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Temple hollowing with soft tissue volume loss is well recognized in HIV lipoatrophy. Similar changes occur as part of aging, with skeletalization of the orbital rim and clipping of the eyebrow tail. OBJECTIVES:The authors report their initial experience treating temple volume loss and orbitofacial asymmetry...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Ross JJ,Malhotra R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As a consumer-driven industry, cosmetic plastic surgery is subject to ebbs and flows as the economy changes. There have been many predictions about the short, intermediate, and long-term impact on cosmetic plastic surgery as a result of difficulties in the current economic climate, but no studies published i...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Gordon CR,Pryor L,Afifi AM,Benedetto PX,Langevin CJ,Papay F,Yetman R,Zins JE

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order for aesthetic surgery to participate in the movement toward evidence-based medicine, a system that quantifies aesthetic outcomes must be developed based on reliable and reproducible data. Previous studies have investigated the attractiveness of averaged (or composite) faces. Data has shown that thes...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Sharabi SE,Hatef DA,Hollier LH Jr

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reverse abdominoplasty is an effective technique for selected patients seeking treatment for upper abdominal tissue excess and laxity. Specifically, the procedure is particularly effective in patients who have previously undergone conventional abdominoplasty or liposuction and have residual upper abdomin...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Pacifico MD,Mahendru S,Teixeira RP,Southwick G,Ritz M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women tend to develop more and deeper wrinkles in the perioral region than men. Although much is known about the complex mechanisms involved in skin aging, previous studies have described histologic differences between men and women with respect to skin aging only incidentally and have not investigated the p...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Paes EC,Teepen HJ,Koop WA,Kon M

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:Full and high cheekbones are considered a desirable component of facial attractiveness. The aging process can result in a loss of facial volume and changes in facial contours. Cheek augmentation can replace lost facial volume, rejuvenate facial appearance, enhance cheek prominence, and improve facial symmetry. A new, ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Sadick NS,Palmisano L

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is relatively scant evidence concerning radiation effects on reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy, two procedures which are often used in the irradiated breast to restore symmetry following breast-conserving therapy (BCT). OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to further examine outcomes of reduction ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Chin MS,Brooks GS,Stueber K,Hadaegh A,Griggs J,Johnson MA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The advantages of dual-plane, partially submuscular breast implants are well documented. Standard conversion techniques to dual-plane positioning use marionette sutures and internal capsulorrhaphy sutures from the lower edge of the pectoralis major muscle to the anterior capsule or breast fascia within the s...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Mofid MM,Singh NK

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The acute columellar-labial angle is associated with a long upper lip and can promote disharmony in the adult face. The different alloplastic or biologic materials used to correct this defect all have some disadvantages. OBJECTIVE:The authors propose the concomitant treatment of the acute columellar-labial ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Haddad Filho DH,Alonso N,Oksman D,Wulkan M,Godoy P

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The male breast area can be difficult to treat following massive weight loss. In such patients, it is essential to correct the deformity without leaving disfiguring scars over the anterior surface of the chest, if possible. We suggest a surgical technique that involves a torsoplasty with concomitant nipple-areolar com...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Atiyeh BS,Dibo SA,Hayek SN

更新日期：2008-11-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Autologous fat transplantation for soft tissue augmentation is a commonly used technique without a universally accepted approach. The literature includes a variety of reports describing varying degrees of success or failure. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the behavior of facial fat grafts in humans with the use of a...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Fontdevila J,Serra-Renom JM,Raigosa M,Berenguer J,Guisantes E,Prades E,Benito-Ruiz J,Martinez E

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 1.3 million people in the United States and an estimated 33.2 million worldwide are infected with HIV. In the past, HIV/AIDS was considered to be uniformly fatal. With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV has become a chronic, manageable disease in countries that are able...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Peterson S,Martins CR,Cofrancesco J Jr

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until 2001, body contouring surgery after massive weight loss was uncoordinated, with few patients achieving compete rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE:The authors report a 5-year, retrospective, 75-case clinical review to determine the effectiveness, reliability, and safety of single and multistage total body lift ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Hurwitz DJ,Agha-Mohammadi S,Ota K,Unadkat J

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:The author demonstrates his method of achieving optimal contour in the aging neck. Primary features of the technique are horizontal cuts in the vertical bands of the platysma muscle combined with a corset Z-plasty medial suture and bilateral rein plication suture. This combined procedure, which effectively lifts the s...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Guerrerosantos J

更新日期：2008-03-01 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:Large-volume lipoplasty is becoming more common and has been proven to be safe and effective. Large-volume lipoplasty is normally performed with the patient under general anesthesia. Techniques of general anesthesia and fluid management are important factors in improving the safety of large-volume lipoplasty...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Thomas M,Bhorkar N,D'Silva J,Menon H,Bandekar N

更新日期：2007-11-01 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 mechanism of breast implant rupture has continued to be an important topic throughout the plastic surgery community and regulatory agencies, such as the US Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved ruptured implants returned to Allergan (Santa Barbara, CA; formerly Inamed Corporation) for analysis exhibit ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Brandon HJ,Taylor ML,Powell TE,Walker PS

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is an abundance of data in the literature regarding the safety of breast reduction and augmentation, nearly all of the literature concerning mastopexy describes techniques. There are few studies regarding revision and complication rates for mastopexy procedures. METHODS:A retrospective review...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Stevens WG,Stoker DA,Freeman ME,Quardt SM,Hirsch EM

更新日期：2007-03-01 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:Surgeons often advise patients with large ptotic breasts to undergo a Wise pattern reduction (WPR) mammaplasty using an inferior pedicle technique with consideration of a free-nipple graft. OBJECTIVE:We describe the Boston modification of the Robertson technique (BMRT), which allows for the elimination of t...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Movassaghi K,Liao EC,Ting V,Matros E,Morris DJ,Orgill DP,Pribaz JJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recommendations for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis have been published in the plastic surgery literature. However, no comprehensive survey of the overall incidence of VTE among plastic surgery patients has been undertaken. OBJECTIVE:This study was performed to determine the incidence of VTE in pla...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Spring MA,Gutowski KA

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have created a strategy for rejuvenation of the peribuccal region based on the concept that the repeated contraction of certain fascicles of the mimetic muscles, and not gravity, is the primary cause of structural aging. Treatment is based on a 4-stage strategy, with interventions including botulinum toxin...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Le Louarn C,Buis J,Buthiau D

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep lines, facial folds, retracted scars, and contour depressions on all areas of the body have typically been resistant to efforts at release. OBJECTIVE:A method using a wire dissector to achieve complete release or subcision of these subdermal attachments with access only through the needle insertion sit...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： Graivier M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser skin resurfacing has become a well-established treatment for rhytids and epidermal and dermal lesions. We report a rare complication of such treatment: exacerbation of plane warts following laser treatment. A 27-year-old woman underwent outpatient laser treatment at another center to correct skin irregularities ...

journal_title：Aesthetic surgery journal

authors： van der Lei B,van Schijndel AW,Blanken R

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00