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Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 25. Epub 2022 May 25.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, P.R. China.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 12;4:ojac024. Epub 2022 Apr 12.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Beaumont Health Systems, Royal Oak, MI, USA.

Background: In 2011, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons approved the Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Task Force Report, which recommended the use of the Caprini scoring system, which has been adopted for VTE prophylaxis by most surgical societies in America.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing facelifts at a single institution who did not undergo VTE chemoprophylaxis based on the Caprini scoring system.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients who underwent facelift at a single institution. Read More

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 30;4:ojac020. Epub 2022 Mar 30.

Background: Textured breast implants have been used in aesthetic breast surgery to decrease rates of malposition and capsular contracture. Recent concerns regarding breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)'s link to textured devices have prompted many physicians to reevaluate their use.

Objectives: The authors aimed to create an algorithm for when to use smooth vs micro-textured breast implants and provide their rationale for when micro-textured implants may be more beneficial. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 21. Epub 2022 May 21.

Griffith University, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Southport, QLD, Australia.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 20;4:ojac031. Epub 2022 Apr 20.

Revance Therapeutics, Inc., Nashville, TN, USA.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 30;4:ojac021. Epub 2022 Mar 30.

Background: Textured breast implants have been used in aesthetic breast surgery to decrease the rates of implant malposition. A recent analysis of a large-volume single-surgeon experience found statistically similar rates of malposition in smooth vs micro-textured breast implants.

Objectives: Prophylactic use of a polydioxanone (PDO) internal support matrix in breast augmentation was hypothesized to prevent scar malposition and increase pocket control. Read More

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 1;4:ojac008. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Background: Cryolipolysis is an increasingly popular nonsurgical fat-reduction procedure. Published treatment guidance and adverse event (AE) management protocols are limited.

Objective: A modified Delphi study aimed to establish global expert consensus on the use of CoolSculpting (Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, Irvine, CA), a noninvasive cryolipolysis treatment system. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 18. Epub 2022 May 18.

Clinical professor of otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.

Background: The upper lip lift has been described using a variety of techniques over several decades, however many questions have remained unanswered regarding the benefits and drawbacks of each technique. The Deep Plane or Modified Upper lip lift procedure has been recently introduced to help mitigate risk and maximize outcomes. The CUPID Lip Lift design provides an additional formulary to guide the markings for the Deep Plane Lip Lift and provide more reproducible and successful outcomes. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 17. Epub 2022 May 17.

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, the Netherlands.

Background: With evolving breast cancer survival and patient preferences, it is essential that reconstructive surgeons worldwide keep searching for the best reconstruction technique for patients. Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is a relatively new technique for total breast reconstruction that has already proven to be effective and safe with all advantages of autologous tissue. However, little is known about aesthetic results and satisfaction concerning donor sites. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 16. Epub 2022 May 16.

Private practice in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 16. Epub 2022 May 16.

Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.

Background: For decades, facial fat grafting is used in clinical practice for volume restoration. The main challenge of this technique is the variable volume retention. Over the past years, studies reported the addition of supplements to augment the fat graft to increase volume retention. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 11. Epub 2022 May 11.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Background: Proper nasal tip projection and rotation have a strong impact on nasal aesthetics. Septal extension graft is one of the tools used to improve tip projection and rotation when performing rhinoplasty. This graft typically overlaps the existing caudal septum in the midline position, lengthening it and facilitating the repositioning of the tip. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 12. Epub 2022 May 12.

Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 9. Epub 2022 May 9.

Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 9. Epub 2022 May 9.

Department of Surgery (Plastics), University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 24;4:ojac018. Epub 2022 Mar 24.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 6. Epub 2022 May 6.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 18;4:ojac012. Epub 2022 Feb 18.

Background: The arterial anatomy of the face is extremely variable. Despite numerous cadaver dissections and anatomical descriptions, the exact location of the superficial facial arteries remains unpredictable. This ignorance is a determining factor in the pathophysiology of intravascular filler injections, potentially causing skin necrosis and blindness. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 5. Epub 2022 May 5.

Private practice in Ankara, Turkey.

Background: Retaining ligaments must be fully released for effective soft tissue mobilization during Sub-SMAS facelifts. Standart deep temporal fascia and lateral SMAS fixation techniques may fail earlier than anticipated, which may cause a relapse of facial aging signs. Reconstruction of retaining ligaments has been previously proposed to enhance facelift fixation. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 2. Epub 2022 May 2.

Clinical faculty, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

Background: Patients undergoing facial rejuvenation surgery have unique risk of perioperative complications that are directly affected by adverse consequences of the anesthetic utilized during the procedures. The ideal anesthetic agent is one that is safe to use in the outpatient population, has analgesic, sedative, and anesthetic properties, yet does not cause respiratory depression or hemodynamic irregularities.

Objectives: A retrospective analysis of a large outpatient facelift cohort was preformed to determine if dexmedetomidine, an alpha2- adrenergic receptor agonist, meets the criteria of an ideal adjunct with propofol in a TIVA protocol. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 3. Epub 2022 May 3.

From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Marienhospital Stuttgart, Teaching Hospital of the Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Germany.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 3. Epub 2022 May 3.

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 2. Epub 2022 May 2.

School of Population Health and enAble Institute at Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia.

Background: The popularity of penile augmentation procedures is increasing, but little is known about the motivations and psychological characteristics of men who seek these procedures.

Objectives: To investigate the motivations and psychological characteristics of men seeking a penile girth augmentation using valid psychological measures.

Methods: Men seeking to undergo a penile girth augmentation (n = 37) completed an online questionnaire containing standardized measures assessing their motivations to undergo augmentation, penile size self-discrepancy, psychological distress, self-esteem, body image related quality of life, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and cosmetic procedure screening scale-penile focused dysmorphic disorder (PDD). Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 2. Epub 2022 May 2.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 2. Epub 2022 May 2.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 2. Epub 2022 May 2.

School of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 May 2. Epub 2022 May 2.

Dr Guyuron is an emeritus professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 13;4:ojab053. Epub 2021 Dec 13.

Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022 1;4:ojac009. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital of Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA.

Aesthet Surg J 2022 Apr 26. Epub 2022 Apr 26.

Clinical instructor of surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Background: Breast Implant Illness (BII), as described in recent medical literature and by social media, describes a range of symptoms in patients with breast implants for which there are no physical findings or laboratory results that explain their symptoms. The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) Biospecimen study utilized a convergent design to prospectively study both qualitative systemic symptom data and quantitative heavy metals analysis of tissue obtained in surgery.

Objectives: Part two of this study aims to determine whether heavy metals are present in the capsules around both saline and silicone implants and if there is a statistical difference in the type or level of these metals between women with or without symptoms. Read More