The Rise of Technology in Plastic Surgery Education: Is the Textbook Dead on Arrival (DOA)?
Conclusions
In order to remain at the forefront of education, we as a specialty need to adapt with technology. Program Directors should support integrating technology with electronic access to educational materials. There exists an opportunity in resident education to increase awareness and utilization of the RADAR Resource. The future of plastic surgery education will be reliant on platforms like the iPhone and iPad to conveniently provide large volumes of information with only a finger touch. (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Waltzman, J. T., Tadisina, K. K., Zins, J. E. Tags: Special Topic Source Type: research
Adipose Derived Stromal Cell (ADSC) Injections for Pain Management of Osteoarthritis in the Human Knee Joint
Conclusions
Autologous SVF was shown to be safe and to present a new potential therapy for reduction of pain for osteoarthritis of the knee.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Fodor, P. B., Paulseth, S. G. Tags: Preliminary Report Source Type: research
Development and Validation of the Eyelash Satisfaction Questionnaire
Conclusions
The ESQ was found to be a reliable and valid PRO measure for assessing satisfaction with eyelash prominence.
Level of Evidence: 3
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dang, J., Cole, J. C., Burgess, S. M., Yang, M., Daniels, S. R., Walt, J. G. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Calf Augmentation and Reshaping with Autologous Fat Grafting
Conclusions
Autologous calf fat grafting is a viable alternative to traditional implant-based calf augmentation for congenital calf discrepancies and the aesthetic pseudo-varus deformity. This technique provides results comparable to those obtainable with traditional methods.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Mundinger, G. S., Vogel, J. E. Tags: Preliminary Report Source Type: research
The Impact of Protein Nutritional Supplementation for Massive Weight Loss Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty
Conclusions
Pretreatment protein supplementation is a simple intervention that can significantly decrease wound healing complications in post-bariatric surgery massive weight loss patients undergoing abdominoplasty.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Austin, R. E., Lista, F., Khan, A., Ahmad, J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Brachioplasty: A Personal Approach
Brachioplasty has become one of the most rapidly growing operations in plastic surgery. There are a variety of arm presentations, due to either weight loss or other reasons, and the extent of the defect can carry into the lateral chest wall and the back. In this featured operative technique article, the author describes indications, patient selection, and criteria for classifying brachioplasty, and illustrates the surgical techniques of this procedure. Markings, scar positioning, and the various operative steps are described along with the intricacies of postoperative care, including scar control. A personal experience, al...
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Egrari, S. Tags: Featured Operative Technique Source Type: research
Commentary on: Prospective 1-Year Follow-Up Study of Breast Augmentation by Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer
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Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Khouri, R. K., Khouri, R. K. Tags: Preliminary Reports Source Type: research
Prospective 1-Year Follow-Up Study of Breast Augmentation by Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer
Conclusions
The addition of SVF cells did not appear to improve the retention of grafted fat in these patients. Skin tension may be an important factor influencing the absorption pattern of grafted fat.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jung, H. K., Kim, C. H., Song, S. Y. Tags: Preliminary Reports Source Type: research
Maximizing the Volume of Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Simultaneous Multisite Fat Grafting
Conclusions
The fat-grafted, volume-enhanced LD flap procedure with fat grafting recipient sites offers a simple and safe technique for autologous breast reconstruction, with low morbidity and fast recovery. It can be a useful alternative to utilizing abdomen-based flaps in autologous breast reconstruction or could be performed to salvage both implant-based and free-flap breast reconstructions.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Zhu, L., Mohan, A. T., Vijayasekaran, A., Hou, C., Sur, Y. J., Morsy, M., Saint-Cyr, M. Tags: Preliminary Reports Source Type: research
Commentary on: Asymmetry of Inframammary Folds in Patients Undergoing Augmentation Mammaplasty
(Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Hammond, D. C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Asymmetry of Inframammary Folds in Patients Undergoing Augmentation Mammaplasty
Conclusions
The majority of women with micromastia demonstrate asymmetry of the IMF, which correlates with asymmetry of NAC location. The authors propose a classification system based on most commonly observed IMF locations as types I (right IMF inferior to left), type II (left IMF inferior to right) and type III (both IMF located on the same level).
Level of Evidence: 4
Diagnostic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Yeslev, M., Braun, S. A., Patrick Maxwell, G. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Concomitant Overlap Steal Tip-plasty: A Versatile Technique to Simultaneously Adjust the Rotation, Definition, Projection, and Symmetry of the Nasal Tip
Conclusions
COST does not obviate all other tip-plasty techniques for specific situations. Once mastered, however, COST can become the only procedure needed to achieve all of the aesthetic goals of the nasal tip in most cases.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Manafi, A., Rajaee, A., Manafi, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Perioperative Corticosteroids Reduce Short-Term Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusions
There is high quality evidence to support perioperative systemic corticosteroid treatment in rhinoplasty to reduce short-term edema and ecchymosis without increased intraoperative bleeding. These findings are not present at seven days. For future trials, we suggest evaluation of patient satisfaction, and correlation with long-term cosmetic outcome.
Level of Evidence: 2
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Coroneos, C. J., Voineskos, S. H., Cook, D. J., Farrokyar, F., Thoma, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Complications and Management of Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Injections to the Midface
Conclusions
PMMA injection to the midface may be associated with chronic inflammation, fibrotic nodules, yellowing of the skin, and eyelid malposition. Intralesional corticosteroid injections yielded minimal or no improvement; surgical debulking achieved favorable results.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Limongi, R. M., Tao, J., Borba, A., Pereira, F., Pimentel, A. R., Akaishi, P., Velasco e Cruz, A. A. Tags: Preliminary Report Source Type: research
Facial Aesthetic Surgery: The Safe Use of Oral Sedation in an Office-Based Facility
Conclusions
Facial aesthetic surgical procedures can be performed safely and comfortably in the office-based setting under oral sedation in appropriately selected patients.
Level of Evidence: 4
Therapeutic (Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal)
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Butz, D. R., Gill, K. K., Randle, J., Kampf, N., Few, J. W. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
