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Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Drains

There’s no sugarcoating it: surgical drains are a necessary evil, according to RealSelf.

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Taking the Stress—and Difficulty—out of Localization

For decades, breast surgeons have relied on wire localization to pinpoint tumors. But wire localization can lead to surgery delays and cancellations, unsuccessful procedures, and increased stress for patients, surgeons, and the mammography team.

No Margin for Error: How to Keep Patient Margins Evenly Spaced during Breast Localization
Cynosure to Acquire the MyEllevate Facial Rejuvenation Treatment
Study Reveals Highly Polished Scalpel Blades Reduce Incisional Wound Scar Variability
Three Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Medicine
Apyx Medical Corp Receives Regulatory Clearance to Market and Sell Its Helium Plasma Technology Products in Five New Countries
FDA Warns of Overinflation, Acute Pancreatitis with Certain Intragastric Balloons for Weight Loss

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Another Use for Kinesiology Tape? PPE Skin Protection

Toronto-based SpiderTech, a manufacturer of Kinesiology tape, suggests its product as a solution for healthcare workers with irritated skin resulting from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

The Future of Plastic Surgery: Where Are We Going & How Do We Get There

by Debbie Overman | Dec 2, 2019 | Aesthetics, Industry Trends, Surgical Tools | 0

IMC Grupo talks about all the things we expect in the future of plastic surgery.

A New Way to Reconstruct Breasts Inspired By Sewing

by Debbie Overman | Nov 13, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Implants & Prosthetics, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Tools | 0

Inspired by her sewing experience, Houston Methodist plastic surgeon Aldona Spiegel, MD, invented the FlexHD Pliable PRE, an internal dermal brassiere, to improve post-mastectomy breast reconstructions, according to TMC News.

New Incision Free Surgical Method Could Eliminate Scars from Plastic Surgery

by Debbie Overman | Oct 17, 2019 | Surgical Tools | 0

The new “molecular surgery,” which has potentially wide applications, involves the use of only tiny needles, 3D-printed molds, and electric current to reshape living tissue. Without any need for incisions, it does not come with risk of scarring or lengthy recovery times, Gilmore Health explains.

Apyx Medical Corporation Receives 510(k) Clearance for the Apyx Plasma/RF Handpiece

by Debbie Overman | Oct 15, 2019 | Surgical Tools | 0

Apyx Medical Corporation announces that it received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market and sell the Apyx Plasma/RF Handpiece.

KCI Launches PREVENA Incision Management System at Plastic Surgery The Meeting

by Debbie Overman | Sep 23, 2019 | Surgical Tools | 0

KCI announces the availability of the PREVENA RESTOR BELLA•FORM System, launched recently at Plastic Surgery The Meeting in San Diego.

MTF Biologics Expands Plastic Surgery Portfolio with LipoGrafter

by Debbie Overman | Dec 1, 2017 | Products, Surgical Tools | 0

MTF Biologics is expanding its offerings for plastic surgeons with the introduction of a practical solution for large-volume fat grafting designed for better graft survival: LipoGrafter.

Select Duo Regenerative Tissue Matrix Now Available in the US from Acelity

by Debbie Overman | Oct 24, 2016 | Products, Surgical Tools | 0

San Antonio-based Acelity expands upon its industry-leading Alloderm brand with the introduction of Alloderm Select Duo Regenerative Tissue Matrix, a new matched tissue matrix option for surgeons performing bilateral breast reconstruction.

From the Editor: Ethnic Plastic Surgery: What’s in a Name?

by Denise Mann | Aug 21, 2014 | Aesthetics, Research, Rhinoplasty, Surgical Tools | 0

“Most surgeons were, and are, quick to say that Michael Jackson and his alleged plastic surgery procedures, including rhinoplasty, gave ethnic plastic surgery a bad rap”. PSP Editor, Denise Mann, examines ethnic plastic surgery in her September 2014 column.

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