Advancements in Face and Neck Contouring: Integrating Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction with FaceTite and Buccal Fat Pad Excision for Facial Slimming

Background: The integration of neck liposuction with FaceTite Manipulus Radiofrequency (RF) technology and buccal fat pad excision for enhanced neck rejuvenation promise heightened precision and efficacy in sculpting the neck and jawline. Neck liposuction, coupled with RF technology, provides controlled thermal energy for adipose tissue treatment and collagen remodeling, while buccal fat pad excision offers refined contouring of the lower face and neck. This integrated approach aims to optimize patient outcomes and advance the field of esthetic plastic surgery. Methods: A prospective study was conducted from 2016 to 2023 on 80 consecutive patients who presented to the author's private clinic and required neck remodeling surgery for esthetic purposes. Patients were monitored and clinic appointments were scheduled at intervals of 0, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months post-treatment for evaluation. A tape measure recorded submental length at 1 and 6 months, and a satisfaction survey was administered one week before surgery and after six months. Physicians assessed improvement using a five-point scale for patient satisfaction and a four-point scale for overall improvement. Results: All patients underwent successful RFAL treatment, consistently achieving satisfaction with the outcomes. The average reduction in submental length measured 23 mm during the 6-month follow-up period. Additionally, the removal of buccal fat pads played a pivotal role in facial slimming and enhancing the esthetics of the upper cheek region. Conclusions: The integration of neck liposuction with FaceTite RF technology and buccal fat pad excision offers a promising approach for enhanced neck rejuvenation and facial contouring. This combined method demonstrates heightened precision and efficacy in sculpting the neck and jawline, aiming to optimize patient outcomes and advance the field of esthetic plastic surgery. Level of Evidence IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266

Simultaneous determination of 11 illicit fhenethylamines in hair by LC-MS-MS: In vivo application.

Existing phenethylamines are a class of synthetic compounds that differ from each other only in small changes to a largely conserved chemical structure. The recreational and illicit use of phenethylamines is awidespread problem. A simple procedure for the simultaneous quantitative determination in hair of 11 phenethylamines that are officially recognized as illicit by Italian legislation (p-methoxyamphetamine; p-methoxymethamphetamine; 3,4,5-trimethoxyamphetamine; 2,5- dimethoxyamphetamine; 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine; 2,5-dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine; 2,5-dimethoxy-4bromoamphetamine; 2,5-dimethoxy-4 bromophenethylamine; 2,5 dimethoxy-4- iodophenethylamine; 2,5-dimethoxy-4-ethylthiophenethylamine and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-n-propylthiophenethylamine) has been developed and validated. Extraction from the matrix was performed after incubation in methanolic HCl and filtered reconstituted extracts were injected into a liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry system (LC–MS-MS) without any further purification steps. This validated LC–MS-MS method has been used to determine the in vivo accumulation/retention of the above target analytes in hair after repeat oral administration to rats. This experiment further permitted investigation of the effect of pigmentation on the uptake of these phenethylamines by hair and the effect of hair pigmentation. The developed method could potentially be used for forensic and toxicological purposes, in the detection and quantitation of these illicit substances in human hair in workplace drug testing; drug-facilitated crime investigation; driver re-licensing; determining drug abuse history and postmortem toxicology

SUDOSCAN: A Simple, Rapid, and Objective Method with Potential for Screening for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Clinical methods of detecting diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) are not objective and reproducible. We therefore evaluated if SUDOSCAN, a new method developed to provide a quick, non-invasive and quantitative assessment of sudomotor function can reliably screen for DPN. 70 subjects (45 with type 1 diabetes and 25 healthy volunteers [HV]) underwent detailed assessments including clinical, neurophysiological and 5 standard cardiovascular reflex tests (CARTs). Using the American Academy of Neurology criteria subjects were classified into DPN and No-DPN groups. Based on CARTs subjects were also divided into CAN, subclinical-CAN and no-CAN. Sudomotor function was assessed with measurement of hand and foot Electrochemical Skin Conductance (ESC) and calculation of the CAN risk score. Foot ESC (μS) was significantly lower in subjects with DPN [n = 24; 53.5(25.1)] compared to the No-DPN [77.0(7.9)] and HV [77.1(14.3)] groups (ANCOVA p<0.001). Sensitivity and specificity of foot ESC for classifying DPN were 87.5% and 76.2%, respectively. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.85. Subjects with CAN had significantly lower foot [55.0(28.2)] and hand [53.5(19.6)] ESC compared to No-CAN [foot ESC, 72.1(12.2); hand ESC 64.9(14.4)] and HV groups (ANCOVA p<0.001 and 0.001, respectively). ROC analysis of CAN risk score to correctly classify CAN revealed a sensitivity of 65.0% and specificity of 80.0%. AUC was 0.75. Both foot and hand ESC demonstrated strong correlation with individual parameters and composite scores of nerve conduction and CAN. SUDOSCAN, a non-invasive and quick test, could be used as an objective screening test for DPN in busy diabetic clinics, insuring adherence to current recommendation of annual assessments for all diabetic patients that remains unfulfilled

Surgical management of the glomus tumors of the fingers: a single center experience

"INTRODUCTION:. Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms arising from the subcutaneous glomus apparatus. They account for 1 - 5% of the soft tissue tumors of the upper extremity, occurring in most cases in the nail bed. The typical clinical presentation includes paroxysmal pain and hypersensitivity to cold which limit the use of the affected hand causing practical, professional and often emotional discomfort for the patient.. MATERIALS AND METHODS:. Four patients with finger glomus tumor were treated in our institution in the last 30 years. Three patients had a right hand tumor (1st, 3rd and 4th finger) and one patient a left hand tumor (2nd finger). Three tumors were placed in the nail bed and one in the finger tip. In all cases duplex ultrasonography was employed preoperatively and during surgery to ensure complete resection of the tumor. All patients underwent surgical excision of the tumor with local block anesthesia.. RESULTS:. Intense point pain and hypersensitivity to cold was observed in all cases (100%). Two out of 4 patients (50%) presented an irradiation of the pain at the ipsilateral arm and shoulder. Surgical procedure was performed successfully in all cases, with total excision of the tumor and no intraoperative or postoperative complications. No recurrences occurred.. CONCLUSIONS:. Diagnosis of glomus tumors of the fingers is generally easy when manifested with the classical clinical picture and duplex ultrasonography is employed. Complete surgical excision is curative, providing immediate relief of symptoms and improvement of eventual professional or psychological discomfort.

Multimodality approach to malignant pleural mesothelioma. A case report

INTRODUCTION: We report a case of diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma (DMPM) in a 68-years-old male patient who was admitted for right sited pleural effusion. The patient was treated by multimodality approach consisting in surgical treatment with Extrapleural Pleuropneumonectomy followed by chemotherapy with Cisplatin and Pemetrexed. He had a disease free period of one year and survived for 31 months. CASE REPORT: The patient was admitted to our Institute for a right sited pleural effusion diagnosed on chest X ray. Anamnesis revealed professional asbestos exposure and the patient presented dyspnea, dry cough, right sited chest pain, low fever and loss of weight. As thoracentesis and CT scan did not reveal pathological findings except of the effusion, we performed videothoracoscopy. Several grey nodular lesions involving the costal, diaphragmatic and mediastinic parietal pleural sheets were found. Histological examination of the specimens extracted revealed the presence of epithelial malignant pleural mesothelioma with sarcomatoid areas. Further examinations staged the lesion as Butchart I. Extrapleural pleuropneumonectomy was performed followed by a chemiotherapic treatment with Cisplatin and Pemetrexed. The patient underwent a follow up program with CT scan every four months. The disease free period was of about one year and the patient died after 31 months from diagnosis for septic complications related to chronic effusion. DISCUSSION: Single treatments do not demonstrate an acceptable efficacy on the treatment of DMPM. Multimodality therapy provides good survival improvement and acceptable quality of life for the patients

In situ carcinomas of the breast: clinical features and therapeutic strategies

INTRODUCTION: Lobular and ductal carcinomas in situ of the breast (LCIS and DCIS) origin from the ductal-lobular unit of mammary gland, but they are characterized for different morphologic patterns and evolution. In 1980 they represent 1.4% of diagnosis in breast biopsy, less of 5% of carcinomas of the breast. Actually in 7.5% of breast biopsy an in situ carcinoma is recognized (approximating 40% of breast cancers). Our purpose is to evaluate the different available strategies in the clinic management of DCIS and LCIS and, in case of surgical treatment, which reconstructive approach obtains satisfactory breast conformation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study enclose 125 patients: 40 of them presented LCIS (32%) and 85 DCIS (68%). In 40 patients (32%) underposed to mastectomy was performed a reconstruction in cooperation with aesthetic surgeons. 35 of 40 women with LCIS are included in a follow-up programme, 5 of them had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. RESULTS: No recurrences were observed in patients affected by LCIS. Six patients underposed to wide excision for DCIS developed local recurrence, treated by mastectomy. No recurrences were observed in patients treated initially with mastectomy. Some complications correlated to reconstruction were detected. CONCLUSIONS: One of most controversial sights in breast pathology is the understanding of biological meaning of CLIS: in facts CDIS can be considered a pre-invasive cancer, CLIS is reasonably considerable only a risk indicator for developing breast cancer but it isn't a pre-neoplastic lesion. Very important is the reconstruction of the breast to improve the quality life of patients