Liposuction complications are not wholly dependent on the absolute volume of lipoaspirate, but rather include the synergistic effects of other relevant patient factors--namely, BMI, a new study suggests.
For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment—potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Preoperative Botox injections are a useful test for predicting how well patients with chronic migraine will respond to nerve decompression surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Certain factors reflecting lower socioeconomic status (SES) are linked to increased risks of cleft lip and/or cleft palate, reports a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Preclinical modeling demonstrates potential for filler to enhance cell proliferation and new tissue regeneration for aesthetic medicine applications, according to a new study from CollPlant Biotechnologies, published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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African American women are less likely to be pictured in social media posts showing the outcomes of breast reconstruction, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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AlloSource announces the launch of AlloMend Extra-Large (XL) Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM), the newest addition to the AlloMend product line.
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Dr Lynn Jeffers says thanks to the COVID-19 vaccines, a new normal is starting to define itself with a higher demand continuing for plastic surgery and non-invasive procedures.
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Keynote speaker, Dr John G. Meara, will address the changing global surgery landscape in the wake of COVID-19’s impact.
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Sientra’s new president and CEO, Ron Menezes wants to build on the company’s strong foundation of market share growth, and enhance partnerships with plastic surgeons.
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Word of mouth is powerful. If you’re doing your best to make every patient’s experience memorable, the effort pays off in time, says oculofacial plastic surgeon Chaneve Jeanniton, MD, FACS (pictured left at a promotional event prior to COVID-19), owner of the Brooklyn Face & Eye holistic boutique, and founder of the epi.logic skincare brand.
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A recently published independent study concluded that the hybrid breast reconstruction approach using Motiva Ergonomix implants improved outcomes in implant-based breast reconstructions, Establishment Labs Holdings Inc announces in a media release.
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Fat grafting—taking fat from one area of the body and transferring it elsewhere—has become a widely used plastic surgery technique. But what’s the best method of processing cells for fat grafting procedures? ASPS surgeons share their conclusions from a research review, according to Wolters Kluwer.
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Only about 1 out 7 American women have heard about breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) – an immune system cancer occurring in a small percentage of women with breast implants, according to a new survey.
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A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reports objective and subjective improvements after facial feminization surgery in transgender women.
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Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy enhances recovery of patients following surgery, including mastectomy and breast reconstruction, says Constance Chen MD, a New York City-based, board-certified plastic surgeon, in a media release.
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“Tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty) can be safely performed in obese patients, with no increase in complications compared to non-obese patients, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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A study published recently in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery looks at a technique called abdominal etching to help create the classic “six-pack abs” physique in men or three-vertical-line abdomen in women.
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