Scott Spear, MD: The Surgeon Who Saved One Million Nipples (and Counting)
The October 2015 cover story features Scott Spear, MD, an early champion of nipple-sparing mastectomy.
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New Tool Prepares Breast Cancer Patients for Reconstruction Decisions
An online decision aid helps women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy make informed decisions about immediate breast reconstruction, reducing decisional conflict and improving preparedness for discussions with plastic surgeons, according to a randomized trial.
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Emsculpt Neo Approved for Medical and Aesthetic Use
BTL’s Emsculpt Neo has received FDA clearance to stimulate neuromuscular tissue in the legs and arms for rehabilitation, expanding its original use for fat reduction and muscle building to now address medical conditions and improve patients’ mobility and recovery.
Racial, Socioeconomic Factors Delay Craniosynostosis Diagnosis
New research by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles found that racial and socioeconomic disparities delay care for craniosynostosis, with factors like being Black/African American, having public insurance, and living in disadvantaged areas linked to later consultations, reducing the possibility of minimally invasive surgery.
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First-Ever Human Head and Neck Cartilage Production
Researchers have pioneered a novel method to generate human cartilage in the head and neck region by inducing stem cells to transform into craniofacial cartilage, offering potential solutions for cartilage regeneration and transplantation.
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Parents’ Concerns on Posting Children’s Craniofacial Surgery Images
Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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High BMI Tied to Post-Autologous Breast Reconstruction Issues
For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient’s own tissues, rather than implants—the risks of overall and specific complications are increased at higher body mass index (BMI) levels.
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Racial Disparities in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery Rates
African American patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are less likely to receive surgical treatment, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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VisAR System Guides Skull Reshaping Surgery for Children
AdventHealth for Children’s use of the VisAR augmented reality surgical navigation system in cranial vault remodeling surgery highlights AR’s advantages in improving precision and visualization in complex pediatric procedures such as craniosynostosis correction, advocates say.
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Motiva Flora Tissue Expander Debuts in the U.S.
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. announces the first-ever utilization of the Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander in the United States, following its recent FDA clearance.
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Game-Changer for Post-Amputation Pain
Performed early—at the time of amputation—a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to abnormal nerve regrowth, suggests a study.
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RTI Surgical Nabs FDA IDE Approval for Cortiva Allograft Dermis Study
TI Surgical has received U.S. FDA approval for a clinical study to assess Cortiva Allograft Dermis in breast reconstruction, a step toward obtaining FDA pre-market approval for the implants.
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NYU Performs First Whole-Eye and Face Transplant
A surgical team from NYU Langone Health conducted the world’s first successful whole-eye and partial face transplant on a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas who had suffered severe injuries in a high-voltage electrical accident.
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UBM Revolutionizes Facial Injury Reconstruction
A dermal substitute called urinary bladder matrix, or UBM, enables new approaches to surgical reconstruction of severe traumatic avulsion injuries of the head and face—reducing reliance on skin grafts.
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AI Aids Infection Risk Prediction for Breast Reconstruction
Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques may provide a more accurate approach to predicting the risk of periprosthetic infection after implant-based breast reconstruction.
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Industry Celebrates Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Plastic Surgery Foundation announce the 12th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on October 18, aimed at educating breast cancer patients about their reconstruction options and improving their overall well-being.
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FDA Clears Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. has nabbed U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander, which features SmoothSilk surface technology to reduce inflammation and an MRI-compatible port without magnets for improved radiation oncology treatment precision.
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Patients with Autologous Breast Reconstruction Report Higher Satisfaction
Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—in which the breast is reconstructed using the patient’s own tissues—report higher satisfaction with their breasts at follow-up, compared to those undergoing implant-based reconstruction, reports a new study.
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