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Diabetes Metab Syndr 2019 Jan - Feb;13(1):582-589. Epub 2018 Nov 10.

Laboratory of Immunology and Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Electronic address:

Introduction: Sirtuins regulate energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity through their ability to act as energy sensors and regulators in several metabolic tissues.

Aim: To evaluate the expression levels of sirtuin genes SIRT1, SIRT2, SIRT3 and SIRT6 and their target genes (PPAR-α, PGC1-α, NRF1, DGAT1, PPAR-γ and FOXO3a) in subcutaneous adipose tissue collected from individuals with normoweight, overweight and obesity.

Methods: Adipose tissue samples, obtained by lipoaspiration during liposuction surgery, were processed to obtain RNA, which was reverse-transcribed to cDNA. Read More

JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 Jan 10. Epub 2019 Jan 10.

Meridian Plastic Surgeons, Indianapolis Indiana.

Importance: Rhytidectomy, or face-lift surgery, is the mainstay of facial rejuvenation and is constantly evolving. There is continuous research to improve outcomes and minimize complications of this surgery.

Objective: To synthesize the updated techniques in rhytidectomy published during the past 5 years, including surgical technique, advances in anesthetic technique, minimally invasive techniques, and adjunctive procedures performed at the time of rhytidectomy. Read More

Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2019 Jan 16;37:47-53. Epub 2018 Oct 16.

University Hospital Gent, Belgium.

A recent rise in the use of autologous fat transfer for soft tissue augmentation has paralleled the increasing popularity of liposuction body contouring. This creates a readily available and inexpensive product for lipografting, which is the application of lipoaspirated material. Consistent scientific proof about the long-term viability of the transferred fat is not available. Read More

Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2018 Dec 8;50(6):386-392. Epub 2019 Jan 8.

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Plastisch- und Handchirurgische.

Lipoedema is a progressive disease, which predominantly affects women. It is characterised by circumferential growth, with increase in fat tissue of the extremities, and can lead to oedema. In contrast, the lymphoedema is defined by a specific lymphatic drainage disorder and can lead to fibrosis of the surrounding connective tissue. Read More

Arthritis Res Ther 2019 Jan 7;21(1). Epub 2019 Jan 7.

Sections of Rheumatology, Villa S. Giuseppe, Como and Casa di Cura di Lecco, Lecco, Italy.

Background: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was performed to confirm preliminary uncontrolled data indicating that regional adipose tissue (AT) grafting (G) is effective in inducing ischemic digital ulcer (IDU) healing in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Patients And Methods: SSc patients with IDUs were randomized to be blindly treated with AT-G or a sham procedure (SP). AT-G consisted of injection, at the base of the finger with the IDU, of 0. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Oct;32(10):1351-1357

Department of Plastic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang Jiangxi, 330006, P.R.China.

Objective: To explore the effects of adipose-derived stem cell released exosomes (ADSC-Exos) on the proliferation, migration, and tube-like differentiation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).

Methods: Adipose tissue voluntarily donated by liposuction patients was obtained. The ADSCs were harvested by enzyme digestion and identified by flow cytometry and adipogenic induction. Read More

Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi 2018 Dec;34(12):887-894

Department of Clinical Medicine of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.

To investigate the effects of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on healing of wounds with full-thickness skin defects in mice. ADSCs were isolated from the lumbar and abdominal fat donated voluntarily by a healthy woman undergoing liposuction in the Department of Plastic Surgery of Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Area Command, and the cells were cultured and identified. ADSCs of the second passage were used in the following experiments. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 Dec;32(12):1611-1614

The 18th Department of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100144,

Objective: To summarize the research progress of abdominoplasty.

Methods: The literature related to abdominoplasty in recent years was reviewed and the evolution of this surgical method and related surgical techniques were summarized.

Results: By removing excess skin adipose tissue from abdominal wall and strengthening loosening muscle fascia system, the abdominal wall contour can be improved by abdominoplasty. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2018 Nov 19;6(11):2073-2078. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Department of Anesthesiology & ICU, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

Aim: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of mini abdominoplasty with liposuction under local tumescent anaesthesia (LA) as the sole anaesthetic modality.

Methods: The study included 60 female patients with a mean age of 33.3 ± 5. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2019 Jan;82(1S Suppl 1):S108-S118

Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Introduction: Reconstruction of segmental peripheral nerve gap is still challenging when the autografts are unavailable owing to limited availability of donor site and functional recovery. The creation of artificial conduits composed of biological or synthetic materials is still developing. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been widely studied and its extension and plasticity properties may become suitable nerve conduits under different forms of nerve gaps. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Dec 10. Epub 2018 Dec 10.

Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University School of Medicine, Kahramanmaras, Turkey.

Purpose: The aim of this prospective, randomized, double-blind study was to compare the tumescent anesthesia method and erector spinae block with respect to postoperative analgesia consumption, pain scores and patient satisfaction, in patients receiving breast reduction surgery under general anesthesia.

Methods: The study included 44 females, aged 20-65 years, who were to undergo breast reduction surgery, without adjunctive liposuction on the breast. Using the closed envelope method, the patients were randomly separated into two groups to receive tumescent anesthesia or erector spinae block (ESB). Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Oct 3;6(10):e1934. Epub 2018 Oct 3.

Plastic and Burn Surgery Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

Background: Many recent studies have evaluated the clinical safety and efficacy of therapeutic lasers in laser lipolysis, but without detailed description of the safe and effective parameters.

Purpose: To propose a method for adjusting safe and effective parameters for laser lipolysis.

Methods: Detailed calculations of the safe and effective laser parameters for fat melting are proposed in the study. Read More

J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2018 Jul-Sep;11(3):105-109

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Currently, no reliable gold standard exists for the objective outcome measurement following liposuction. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize reported methods of monitoring liposuction results by objectively measuring subcutaneous adipose tissue. A systematic literature search was performed to identify relevant articles that described techniques for objectively quantifying adipose tissue following traditional liposuction. Read More

J Sex Med 2018 Dec;15(12):1818-1823

Department of Andrology, Kasr El Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt; Kamal Shaeer Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.

Introduction: A shorter penis is a frequent complaint following penile prosthesis implantation (PPI), and a large redundant suprapubic fat pad can conceal the penis and possibly compromise patient and partner satisfaction with length.

Aim: To evaluate feasibility and outcome of same-session, same-incision, PPI and suprapubic lipectomy (SPL).

Methods: In 22 patients, SPL was performed through an abdominal crease incision. Read More

Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2018 Dec 13;36:212-218. Epub 2018 Nov 13.

Departamento de Biomedicina - Unidade de Bioquímica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Autologous fat grafting is widely used for soft-tissue augmentation and replacement in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery providing a biocompatible, natural and inexpensive method. Multiple approaches have been developed in the past years, varying in the location of adipose tissue donor-sites, use of wetting solutions, harvesting, processing and placing techniques. Despite many advances in this subject, the lack of standardization in the protocols and the unpredictability of the resorption of the grafted tissue pose a significant limitation for graft retention and subsequent filling. Read More

Indian J Plast Surg 2018 May-Aug;51(2):115-122

Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Venkat Center for Skin and Plastic Surgery, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Background: Liposuction and abdominal contouring is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons worldwide. Surprisingly, there has been few attempts at dividing the abdomen into subunits to delineate and aid in this endeavour. We have evolved a system of abdominal aesthetic subunits which has enabled us to achieve high quality results. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2019 Jan;82(1):110-115

Department of Pediatric Surgery, the Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China.

Background: Autologous fat grafting has become an increasingly common procedure for soft tissue augmentation throughout the body. However, the long-term outcome is always unpredictable because of inconsistent graft survival. Based on the "law of use and disuse," we speculate that the volume loss of fat grafts will occur when transferred into a site where there is less fat. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 Nov;142(5):1219-1225

Pittsburgh, Pa. From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Background: Fat grafting has emerged as the treatment of choice for soft-tissue augmentation and reconstruction. Variability of volume retention remains the greatest challenge for this technique, often requiring multiple operations to achieve the desired volume. Graft that is placed greater than 2 mm from the recipient bed will undergo necrosis. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Dec 3. Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, 678, FuRong Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, China.

Background: Lipoabdominoplasty is a powerful operation to maintain a youthful physique for aging people, improve body contouring, and remove excess skin caused by massive weight loss. Nonetheless, it is controversial to combine abdominoplasty and liposuction because of the potential for vascular damage of the abdominal flap and increased complications. The purpose of this article was to determine the complication rates of lipoabdominoplasty compared with traditional abdominoplasty. Read More

Microsurgery 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Department of Plastic & Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.

Background: Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) has been previously used for postoperative flap thinning. Although it had been reported that UAL causes less damage to the vessels, the simultaneous use of UAL with free flap reconstruction has not been reported. The aim of this report was to determine the results and the complication rates of simultaneous use of UAL with free flap reconstruction. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 Dec;142(6):1644-1651

Galveston, Texas From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch.

Background: Medical tourism has become increasingly globalized as individuals travel abroad to receive medical care. Cosmetic patients in particular are more likely to seek surgery abroad to defray costs. Unfortunately, not all procedures performed abroad adhere to strict hygienic regulations, and bacterial flora vary. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 Dec;142(6):1468-1475

New York, N.Y.; Boston, Mass.; and Dallas, Texas From the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital; Harvard Plastic Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Background: The gluteal lift ("Brazilian butt lift") has improved significantly in technique and in outcomes. Some postulate that fat embolism occurs because of damage to veins superficial to the gluteus muscles and that fat must be injected intramuscularly to achieve satisfactory aesthetic results. The purpose of this article is to present data where gluteal lift is performed under local anesthesia, address safety concerns, and clarify these speculations. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2019 Jan;82(1S Suppl 1):S66-S71

From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, and.

Background: The main feature of Madelung disease (MD), a rare condition, is the growth of adipose tissue without a capsule. Usually, this disease is known for its prominent features with fat deposition around the neck, shoulder, back, or chest wall. Clinically, the patient is likely to exhibit alcohol, neuropathy, and metabolic disorders; however, no clear cause has been confirmed. Read More

Clin Plast Surg 2019 Jan 22;46(1):85-90. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 661, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Electronic address:

Brachioplasty is an increasingly popular procedure performed for improved arm contour in the massive-weight-loss population. There are challenging deformities presented in this population, such as redundant skin, posterior arm lipodystrophy, and loosening of fascial layers of the upper arm and chest wall that must be addressed to achieve successful contour of the arms. Common complications can be minimized with meticulous technique and knowledge of surgical anatomy. Read More

Clin Plast Surg 2019 Jan;46(1):33-39

Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, PO Box 208062, New Haven, CT 06520-8062, USA. Electronic address:

Body contouring procedure is a catchall that includes mastopexy, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and lower body lift. It is well known that optimal postoperative pain control decreases hospitalization length of stay and promotes early ambulation, which in turn decreases the incidence of complications. There have been many innovations in pain control beyond opiate medications, including prolonged administration of local anesthesia, regional blocks, and the use of a multimodal regimen which utilizes nonopiates. Read More

Prim Care 2018 Dec;45(4):705-717

Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. Electronic address:

Plastic surgery is a broad field, including maxillofacial surgery, reconstruction after injuries, hand surgery, and skin flaps and grafts, but the most common procedures for women are liposuction and body contouring, breast surgery, and facial cosmetic procedures. Techniques of face and brow lifts, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty are discussed as well as botulinum toxin and filler injections, and laser and pulsed light techniques that may delay or eliminate the need for surgery. Comparison of the surgeries for breast reconstruction, reduction, augmentation, and mastopexy is discussed. Read More

J Vasc Access 2018 Oct 28:1129729818806746. Epub 2018 Oct 28.

Department of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

Objective:: Lipectomy is an acceptable method of cephalic vein superficialization in hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula. However, limiting it to be a secondary procedure may prolong time between fistula creation and successful cannulation posing more risk of central venous catheter use.

Aim:: The aim of this study is to evaluate primary surgical lipectomy performed at the time of arteriovenous fistula creation in comparison with secondary lipectomy. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Madero Ave. And Gonzalitos Ave. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.

Background: The effect of decantation time on viability and apoptosis in adipocytes has not been described. The objective of the study was to describe viability and apoptosis in adipocytes up to 2 h after harvesting.

Methods: Twenty patients who underwent esthetic liposuction from the abdomen were included. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Sep 14;6(9):e1940. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen and Bergmann Clinics, Zwolle and Heerenveen, The Netherlands.

Background: Combining liposuction with abdominoplasties was considered risky during the 1980s and 1990s due to reports of increased complications rates and the belief that liposuction posed a danger to flap circulation. However, the corresponding author's intraoperative observations at that time, that liposuction preserved all but the smallest blood vessels, negated the prevailing opinions that liposuction increased the risk to flap circulation, and in October 1996, liposuction assisted abdominoplasty (LAA) was first performed. Thereafter, LAA was honed to become a lipoabdominoplasty technique-not merely a combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty, a technique that utilizes liposuction as a dissection tool-hydro- and lipo-dissection, to dissect free and separate the abdominal flap from the deep fascia. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Sep 5;6(9):e1911. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

Private practice, Leawood, Kans.

Background: Ultrasound in plastic surgery is quickly finding new applications. Ultrasound surveillance may replace ineffective individual risk stratification and chemoprophylaxis for deep venous thromboses. Abdominal penetration can be a catastrophic complication of liposuction. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Oct 20. Epub 2018 Oct 20.

Dr Khan is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.

Background: Cryolipolysis is a fairly popular procedure performed in North America, Europe, and many other countries. Although it is considered a rather safe procedure, there are, however, underreported side effects such as paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), contour irregularities, skin and soft tissue atrophy, and asymmetries. Our knowledge regarding the prevalence and treatment of such complications is limited. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2018 Sep 23;6(9):1636-1641. Epub 2018 Sep 23.

Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Dresden, Germany.

Background: Dermal fillers are widely used for facial and body contouring. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is a permanent biphasic filler for soft tissue augmentation. In case of unwanted side effects, drug therapy and surgical excision have been commonly used with mixed results. Read More

Biosci Rep 2018 Dec 23;38(6). Epub 2018 Nov 23.

Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Stem-cell-based therapies have recently been explored in the field of erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the cellular and molecular phenotype of adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) stromal vascular fraction (SVF) from ED patients remains largely unknown. Herein we compared the global gene expression profile in the SVF from ED patients and healthy individuals and identified altered signaling pathways between the two groups. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Aug 16;6(8):e1912. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.

Background: Arm lymphedema is a well-recognized complication after breast cancer surgery that negatively impacts patients' quality of life, both physiologically and psychologically. Lymph stasis and inflammation result in excess formation of adipose tissue, which makes removal of the deposited subcutaneous fat necessary to eliminate the excess volume. Liposuction, combined with postoperative controlled compression therapy (CCT), is the only treatment that gives complete reduction of the excess volume. Read More

Methods Mol Biol 2019 ;1862:245-250

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

The obesity epidemic is a critical public health problem closely associated with the development of metabolic disease. In obesity there is excess white adipose tissue, a dynamic tissue that has many biological functions. Specifically visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is an active endocrine organ producing hormones that control systemic metabolism. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Oct;97(41):e12655

Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu.

Tumescent anesthesia makes it feasible to perform liposuction in an office setting. There are often patients who desire extensive liposuction on approximately 30% of total body surface area, which means the potential of fluid overload. In this study, the charts of 83 patients undergoing extensive liposuction were retrospectively reviewed. Read More

Lymphat Res Biol 2018 Oct 6. Epub 2018 Oct 6.

1 Department of Translational Medicine, Medical Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University , Malmö, Sweden .

Background: In patients with arm or leg lymphedema, more fat has been found in the epifascial compartment of the edematous limb compared to the healthy limb. However, not much is known about subfascial fat accumulation in these patients. This study aims to investigate the intramuscular and intermuscular fat and muscle/water volume in lymphedema patients. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Oct 6. Epub 2018 Oct 6.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou City, China.

Background: The addition of the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) can enhance the postoperative survival rate of fat. However, a universal SVF application method is currently unavailable. Therefore, a simple and convenient guideline for SVF addition is needed for its clinical application. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019 Jan 20;72(1):71-77. Epub 2018 Sep 20.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; The Danish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Denmark; Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.

Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a feared late complication. Treatment options are lacking at present. Recent studies have suggested that mesenchymal stromal cells can alleviate lymphedema. Read More

Gynecol Oncol 2018 12 5;151(3):460-465. Epub 2018 Oct 5.

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery, Ninewells Hospital, James Arrott Drive, Dundee DD2 9SY, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Objective: To evaluate outcomes in patients with gynaecological cancer related lymphoedema treated with liposuction.

Methods: A prospective analysis of 21 patients who underwent liposuction followed by compression therapy for chronic unilateral lower limb lymphoedema with up to 8 years follow up was performed.

Results: Duration of lymphoedema prior to liposuction ranged from 4 to 28 years (mean 15. Read More

J Hand Surg Am 2019 Jan 3;44(1):71.e1-71.e5. Epub 2018 Oct 3.

Paul Brand Centre for Hand Surgery, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Electronic address:

Extravasation of intravenous contrast agents in the hand and forearm during computed tomography scanning is rising with the use of automated pressure injectors. The main concern in such a situation is progression to acute compartment syndrome and necrosis of the overlying skin. Management has been mainly nonsurgical comprising upper limb elevation and orthosis, with surgical techniques such as liposuction and saline evacuation mainly used for large volume (>50 mL) extravasations. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019 Jan 20;72(1):43-51. Epub 2018 Sep 20.

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Utah, 30N 1900 E, 3B400, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.

Background: Breast reduction is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Despite good outcomes and high patient satisfaction, there are little national data on the predictors that lead to complications in this patient population. We accessed a national outcomes database to examine these factors. Read More

Praxis (Bern 1994) 2018;107(20):1081-1084

1 Service de chirurgie plastique et de la main, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois CHUV, Lausanne.

Surgical Treatment for Lipedema Abstract. Lipedema is a progressive disease that occurs in adolescence and affects one in nine women. The signs are limited to the lower limbs. Read More

Clin Plast Surg 2018 Oct;45(4):585-600

Marten Clinic of Plastic Surgery, 450 Sutter Street Suite 2222, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA.

For a subset of patients poor neck contour exists as a largely isolated problem and can be treated with a short scar neck lift procedure whereby no skin is removed. The procedure is performed through a submental incision without any removal of skin and relies on modification of deep-layer structures to improve neck contour. "Excess" skin is allowed to redistribute itself over the increased neck surface area created when deep-layer maneuvers are performed, neck contour is improved, and the cervicomental angle deepened. Read More

Clin Plast Surg 2018 Oct;45(4):455-484

Marten Clinic of Plastic Surgery, 450 Sutter Street Suite 2222, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA.

Success or failure in treating the neck lies in the diagnosis of underlying problems and the application of a logical surgical plan. Although it is a commonly advocated practice, it is not enough to perform submental liposuction and tighten the skin in most patients, as such an approach ignores a number of anatomic problems present in many patients seeking neck improvement. Removing subcutaneous fat and tightening skin over these problems does not correct them, and the presence or absence of each must be looked for to create and apply an appropriate surgical plan. Read More

Surg Innov 2018 Sep 24:1553350618799553. Epub 2018 Sep 24.

1 Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery/ GROW: School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands.

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the experience of European surgeons on autologous fat transfer (AFT) and highlight differences between countries and levels of experience.

Background Data: The popularity of AFT causes an increase in sophisticated scientific research and clinical implementation. While results from the former are well-documented, important aspects of the latter are far less recognized. Read More

Rev Int Androl 2018 Sep 20. Epub 2018 Sep 20.

Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer, Murcia, España.

Objectives: Due to the scarcity of scientific articles that review the technical alternatives available for aesthetic modifications in the penis that are the cause of subsequent uro-andrological problems, the existing literature is reviewed after the assistance of a penile infection by injection of subcutaneous hyaluronic acid with aesthetic purposes.

Material And Methods: A 38-year-old male patient with no medical or psychiatric remarkable reports who came to the emergency room due to inflammation and abscess in penile skin after injection of hyaluronic acid. Surgical treatment was required and degloving and excision of affected skin was performed, with subsequent satisfactory evolution. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Dec 17;42(6):1591-1599. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

A-Plast Estetik, Akasya AVM, A1 Kule, D:117Acıbadem, Istanbul, Turkey.

Introduction: Combined and/or multistage operations often are needed in postbariatric surgery.

Aim: With this retrospective study of a series of 55 cases, we aim to determine the effectiveness and safety of one-stage combined postbariatric surgery.

Materials And Methods: A total of 248 postbariatric procedures were performed in one session (except one-staged gynecomastia case) in 55 patients. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2018 Dec;81(6):e4-e11

Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.

Background: Posthospital syndrome (PHS) is a transient condition after acute hospitalizations when patients are physiologically deconditioned. The objective of this study was to determine if having PHS at the time of abdominal contouring surgery increased the incidence of postoperative adverse medical events.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients enrolled in the MarketScan Databases who underwent outpatient functional or cosmetic abdominal contouring surgery (ie, abdominoplasty, liposuction, or panniculectomy) from April 2010 to August 2015. Read More