Prevention of capsular contracture with photochemical tissue passivation

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DIEP flap donor site versus elective abdominoplasty short-term complication rates: a meta-analysis

Although over the past decade the DIEP flap has emerged as one of the preferred choices for autologous breast reconstruction and the donor-site closure has much in common with the standard abdominoplasty technique, reports on comparisons of the complication rates between DIEP and elective abdominoplasty patients are not currently available. The purpose of this study was to compare DIEP donor-site and elective abdominoplasty short-term complications rates, in support of surgical choices

Nodule arising in a surgical scar

Nodule arising in a surgical sca

"Inverted-Y": a modified vest-over-pants abdominoplasty pattern following bariatric surgery

The post-bariatric surgery patient presents several challenges to the surgeon. Correction of skin and subcutaneous redundancy can be difficult, particularly in massive-weight-loss patients with horizontal laxity, upper abdominal or flank laxity, and "double-roll" deformities. The aim of our study was to propose our modification of the "vest-over-pants" abdominoplasty technique to exploit all the advantages of the Planas technique in bariatric surgery patients and to solve the problem of extreme epigastric skin redundancy in difficult abdominal contour cases

Recurrent inverted nipple: a reliable technique for the most difficult cases

The inverted nipple is a frequent pathologic condition, involving up to 10% of women. This deformity results in a negative self-image for the affected patient. Recurrence after corrective surgery is possible and may represent extreme frustration for the patient and the surgeon. The aim of our study is to propose a useful and reliable technique to employ in case of recurrence or severe inverted nipple. During 2000 and 2010, the study was conducted on 19 patients treated with this procedure: 10 patients (20 nipples) having severe inverted nipple (grade III according to Han and Hong classification) and 9 patients (15 nipples) presenting with relapses. One nipple could not be corrected. One patient developed a temporary loss of sensibility. No major complications (necrosis, infection, hematoma, and permanent numbness), no recurrences, and no noticeable scars have been reported at follow-up. In our series, the shape and the projection after the procedure were evaluated as satisfactory by the patients, remained consistent over time, and no protective devices were required. In conclusion, although our technique is not the best in terms of invasiveness, it is one of the few truly effective ones in treating relapses. For patients who have already undergone surgery, the priority is certainly to solve this clinical anomaly and the psychological sequelae; a "microincision" or a scar-free technique is the secondary aspect to be taken into account

Abdominoplasty in patient with penile implant

In the United States, one third of adult men are obese (BMI\ua0>\ua030\ua0kg/m\ub2) and profound sexual dysfunction is quite common in them. Penile prostheses have proved to be an effective and widespread therapeutic option, with approximately 30,000 devices implanted annually worldwide

S-shaped brachioplasty: An effective technique to correct excess skin and fat of the upper arm

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A technique to make spreader graft fixation easier

A technique to make spreader graft fixation easie

L-shaped lipothighplasty

Background In addition to the already-known postoperative complications in patients formerly obese, for medial thigh lift, there are many more problematic issues. The main ones are represented as follows: by the frequent downward displacement of the scars that become, in this way, extremely visible; by the distortion of the vulva or scrotal region; by serious and disabling disorders of the lymphatic system; and by the early recurrence of ptosis in this anatomical site. Materials and Methods From 2004 to 2010, 16 patients with moderate to severe laxity of the medial area of the thighs were treated by an L-shaped medial thigh lift after selective liposuction. Ten have been previously treated with biliopancreatic diversion and 6 have been previously treated with gastric bypass. Mean (standard deviation [SD]) height before bariatric surgery was 1.62 (0.08) m, mean (SD) weight was 141.53 (23.12) kg, and mean (SD) body mass index was 57.13 (8.21) kg/m2. After the intervention, mean (SD) weight decreased to 81.12 (16.43) kg, whereas mean (SD) body mass index decreased to 31.83 (8.51) kg/m2. Results After L-shaped lipothighplasty, 13 patients (81%) had no complications in the postoperative period. No skin necrosis, hematoma, seroma, or thromboembolic events were reported. Two patients experienced hypertophic scarring and 1 patient had a wound infection because of poor hygienic care. Conclusions The medial lifting technique defined as L-shaped lipothighplasty is a valid, fast, and safe technique and can reduce early and late postoperative complications in a critical and troublesome area for the surgeon who is going to correct the deformity

Alar cartilage grafts for repair of complex tip defects: cosmetic surgery in aid of reconstructive surgery

Alar cartilage grafts for repair of complex tip defects: cosmetic surgery in aid of reconstructive surger