Reply: Preparing Adipogenic Hydrogel with Neo-Mechanical Isolated Adipose-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Adipose Tissue Engineering
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Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Letters Source Type: research
Preparing Adipogenic Hydrogel with Neo-Mechanical Isolated Adipose-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Adipose Tissue Engineering
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Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Letters Source Type: research
How to Review a Paper
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Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Physician Loans: Understanding and Overcoming an Epidemic
Conclusions:
The two major forms of debt facing plastic surgeons are educational and practice debt. Through financial education and the enactment of sound financial strategies, these debts can be effectively managed, improving physician well-being and bringing the focus more squarely back on patient care. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery Focus: Business and Practice Management Source Type: research
Cross-Sectional Analysis of Instagram Use in American Plastic Surgery Practices
Conclusions:
The study demonstrates findings from a cross-sectional analysis of plastic surgeons from different training backgrounds, regions, and tenure. The use of Instagram in professional practice is widespread but there is no correlation between its use and increased website traffic. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery Focus: Special Topics Source Type: research
Fat Grafting as Regenerative Surgery: A Current Review
Summary:
Autologous fat grafting has long been regarded as an ideal filler, lauded for its ability to restore soft-tissue contour. In recent times, fat grafting has exhibited regenerative capacity, largely secondary to the action of adipose-derived stem cells and preadipocytes in the stromal vascular fraction of adipose tissue. This has birthed a new field of regenerative surgery with benefits germane to scarring, fibrosis, atrophy, burns, neuropathic pain, and autoimmune disease. The broad clinical applications of regenerative fat grafting have the potential to improve quality of life through functional and aesthetic ...
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery Focus: Special Topics Source Type: research
Catch-22: Acellular Dermal Matrix and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Premarket Approval—How Can We Construct Studies?
Summary:
As a biologic product derived from human tissue, acellular dermal matrices did not require premarket approval for their initial use as a soft-tissue support product. Since their first use in breast surgery, acellular dermal matrices have allowed for numerous advances in breast reconstruction. They quickly gained popularity in breast surgery and are used frequently in various applications. During an investigation into potential factors leading to breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made an official statement that acellular dermal matrices were not ap...
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery Focus: Special Topics Source Type: research
Postburn Reconstruction of the Face and Neck
Learning Objectives:
After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the cardinal principles in the management of postburn deformities in the face and neck. 2. Understand reconstruction of specific subsites in the face and neck affected by burn contracture. 3. Acquire knowledge about the various techniques of burn reconstruction of the face and neck. 4. Grasp technical nuances and select appropriate surgical options for individual cases.
Summary:
Postburn contractures in the face and neck region are multifactorial in origin and difficult to prevent in extensive burns. Facial burns l...
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: CME Source Type: research
Does Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression Surgery Improve Quality of Life?
Background:
Entrapment neuropathies are more prevalent in patients with diabetes than in healthy patients. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of lower extremity nerve decompression surgery on quality of life and clarify predictors of this surgical outcome and the incidence of surgical site problems.
Methods:
Patients who underwent lower extremity nerve decompression surgery between September of 2017 and March of 2019 were followed prospectively at the outpatient clinic of University Medical Center Utrecht. The common, superficial, and deep peroneal nerve and tibial nerve at the tarsal tunnel and sol...
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Lower Extremity: Original Article Source Type: research
An Algorithmic Approach to Umbilical Inset during DIEP Flap Reconstruction
Summary:
An aesthetically pleasing umbilicus is a critical component to the overall cosmesis and resultant patient satisfaction after deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. Because of variables in body habitus, comorbidities, and technical aspects of the procedure, patients undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction are at a higher risk of umbilical complications and poor aesthetic appearance of the neoumbilicus compared with those undergoing cosmetic abdominoplasty. To minimize these potential problems and maximize the overall aesthetic appearance of the abdomen, the authors prop...
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Trunk: Ideas and Innovations Source Type: research
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Improves Take Rate of Skin Graft in Irregular, High-Mobility Areas: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background:
Tie-over bolster dressing to secure a skin graft is associated with low graft take rates in irregular, high-mobility areas and suboptimal recipient wound beds. Negative-pressure wound therapy has become a well-established method to secure the graft, with a graft take rate of this method reported to be 96.7 percent. However, comparative efficacies between the two methods on irregular, high-mobility areas are yet to be determined.
Methods:
Patients eligible for skin graft were randomly assigned to receive either negative-pressure wound therapy or tie-over bolster dressing between December of 2014 and D...
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Trunk: Original Article Source Type: research
Are There Other Muscle Fibers on the Orbicularis Oris Muscle in the Upper Lip?
Conclusion:
The authors’ findings could be used to improve aesthetic and surgical procedures performed on the upper lip, such as correction of gummy smile and transverse upper labial crease, or postresection reconstruction of the upper lip. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Head and Neck: Original Articles Source Type: research
Migraine Headaches in Patients with Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathy
Conclusions:
Patients who undergo median and multiple nerve decompression are more likely to experience migraine headache. It is important to recognize this overlap and provide comprehensive patient screening for both conditions. This shared predisposition and better understanding of a common disease mechanism and genetics may provide greater insight into the pathogenesis and therefore treatment of these clinical problems.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Risk, III. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Head and Neck: Original Articles Source Type: research
Does Presurgical Taping Change Nose and Lip Aesthetics in Infants with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions:
Taping is a successful intervention in changing nose and lip aesthetics before surgical lip repair. After surgical lip repair, both groups had matching aesthetics.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Therapeutic, I. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Pediatric/Craniofacial: Original Articles Source Type: research
Sirenomelia: Review of a Rare Syndrome with Case Report, Review of Anatomy, and Thoughts on Management
Conclusions:
Selected patients with sirenomelia may be able to walk after separation of the legs, depending on the status of other congenital differences as well as the status of the legs when separated. Careful workup with multidisciplinary planning of overall care as well as surgical care is essential. (Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 30, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Pediatric/Craniofacial: Original Articles Source Type: research
