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Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Apr;145(4):754e-756e

Dallas, Texas From the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.

With a growing massive weight loss population, upper arm contouring continues to rise in popularity. Refinements in technique, such as modification of skin excision patterns and the adjunct use of liposuction, have allowed for safe and reproducible results. This article helps to understand the evolution of upper arm contouring and provides an update on the limited-incision medial brachioplasty. Read More

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020 Feb 13. Epub 2020 Feb 13.

Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, La Conception University Hospital, Marseille, France.

Importance: Patients with scarred vocal folds, whether congenitally or after phonosurgery, often exhibit dysphonia that negatively affects daily life and is difficult to treat. The autologous adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction (ADSVF) is a readily accessible source of cells with angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and regenerative properties.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and tolerability of local injections of autologous ADSVF in patients with scarred vocal folds. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Jan 7. Epub 2020 Jan 7.

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, Dallas, Texas.

With a growing massive weight loss population, upper arm contouring continues to rise in popularity. Refinements in technique, such as modification of skin excision patterns and the adjunct use of liposuction have allowed for safe and reproducible results. This article helps to understand the evolution of upper arm contouring and provides an update on the limited-incision medial brachioplasty. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2020 03;84(3):253-256

From the Division of Plastic Surgery.

Introduction: After bariatric surgery, patients often experience redundant skin in the upper arms and medial thighs as sequelae of massive weight loss. Insurance companies have unpredictable criteria to determine the medical necessity of brachioplasty and thighplasty, which are often ascribed as cosmetic procedures. We evaluated current insurance coverage and characterized policy criteria for extremity contouring in the postbariatric population. Read More

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019 Nov 17;58(5):756-760. Epub 2019 Sep 17.

Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel Switzerland. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of endoscopic superficialisation (ES) in patients with deeply located cephalic veins in well matured arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) and to present functional outcomes.

Methods: All patients with cannulation difficulties due to a deep lying cephalic vein of more than 6 mm but with an otherwise matured AVF with a straight needle access segment of at least 6 cm were included in this retrospective study. Procedure related safety, defined as completion of ES with no need for conversion to open surgery, and feasibility in terms of cephalic vein depth reduction were assessed. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2020 Feb;40(3):299-307

Background: High-definition liposculpture (HDL) consists of techniques developed to emulate an athletic and attractive surface anatomy.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe our experience, including techniques and postoperative outcomes, when performing HDL with power-assisted liposuction (PAL) technology in male patients.

Methods: In this prospective study PAL was used for fat extraction and to perform HDL. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2019 Apr;18(4):342-348

Background: Non-surgical fat reduction through cold application, cryolipolysis, is an extremely popular procedure. Apoptosis of the fat cell content may take around 3 months to resolve. Objective: A topical test product was compared to a bland emollient as an adjunct to the cryolipolysis procedure of the upper arms to determine if the product could hasten outcomes in these patients. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2019 09;83(3):308-317

From the Departments of Plastic and General Surgery.

Background: Upper limb lymphedema is a common problem after axillary lymph node dissection. Lymphatic drainage can be improved by microvascular lymph node transfer, whereas liposuction can be used to reduce arm volume and excess of adipose tissue. We present the results of chronic lymphedema patients who have undergone lymph node transfer and liposuction simultaneously in 1 operation and compare the results with patients who have undergone lymph node transfer without liposuction. Read More

Contrib Nephrol 2019 16;198:1-11. Epub 2019 Apr 16.

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Kidney and Dialysis, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan.

Background: An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is considered the gold standard modality of vascular access (VA) for maintenance hemodialysis (HD) because of its superior patency, few complications, provision of high quality of life, and low risk of patient mortality. The rapid growth of the aging population and the high prevalence of comorbidities, particularly diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease, in patients requiring HD inevitably deteriorate the ability to construct and maintain a conventional AVF because of these patients' insufficient vascular adaptability. Furthermore, a substantial proportion of patients undergoing HD encounter non-maturation AVF failure and mis-cannulation-related complications, resulting in the need for a temporary VA procedure. Read More

J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2018 Oct-Dec;11(4):222-228

Department of Plastic Surgery, The Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Background: Phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (PC-DC) injections have been used as nonsurgical alternatives to liposuction. DC as a constituent for lipolysis has recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Aim: PC and DC have independently been used in lipolysis. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2019 03 30;32(2):e12820. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

Center of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Dresden, Germany.

Lipedema is a painful disease of subcutaneous adipose tissue leading to bilateral increase of leg and/or arm volume, but sparing hands and feet. Although conservative treatment with complex decongestive therapy has been considered as the fundamental treatment, micro-cannular liposuction in tumescent anesthesia has become a surgical option. We report on 111 patients mostly with advanced lipedema treated by this technique in our center between 2007 and 2018. Read More

Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2018 26;11:819-825. Epub 2018 Nov 26.

Department of Surgery with Trauma, Orthopaedic and Urological Subunit, Independent Public Health Care Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Lublin, Lublin, Poland,

Madelung's disease is a rare disorder described for the first time in the year 1846 by Brodie. It is characterized by the occurrence of progressive, excessive, and symmetrical deposits of adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer. Most often, these changes concern the neck, the nape of the neck, arms, and upper back, giving the patients a specific, pseudoathletic appearance. 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

J Vasc Access 2019 Jul 28;20(4):374-379. 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

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

Lymphat Res Biol 2019 06 6;17(3):340-346. Epub 2018 Oct 6.

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

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

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

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

J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2018 Apr-Jun;11(2):73-78

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.

Massive weight loss (MWL) brachioplasty is frequently requested for the improvement of the appearance and function of arms. Despite its diffusion, this procedure can be associated with significant complications. Liposuction-assisted brachioplasty (LAB) preserves the vascular, nervous, and lymphatic network and reduces the incidence of postoperative complications. Read More

Vasa 2018 Aug 19;47(5):403-407. Epub 2018 Jul 19.

3 Department of Vascular Surgery, Königin Elisabeth Herzberge Hospital, Berlin, Germany.

Background: In obese patients with end stage renal disease, puncturing matured arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) that run deep under the skin surface may prove difficult. To achieve reliable puncturability, there are several surgical solutions. Superficialization with mobilization is common. Read More

Clin Exp Metastasis 2018 08 6;35(5-6):553-558. Epub 2018 Jul 6.

Harbor-UCLA Division of Plastic Surgery, Torrance, CA, USA.

Background/purpose: Lymphedema surgery, when integrated into a comprehensive lymphedema treatment program for patients, can provide effective and long-term improvements that non-surgical management alone cannot achieve. Such a treatment program can provide significant improvement for many issues such as recurring cellulitis infections, inability to wear clothing appropriate for the rest of their body size, loss of function of arm or leg, and desire to decrease the amount of lymphedema therapy and compression garment use.

Methods: The fluid predominant portion of lymphedema may be treated effectively with surgeries that involve transplantation of lymphatic tissue, called vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), or involve direct connections from the lymphatic system to the veins, called lymphaticovenous anastomoses (LVA). Read More

J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2018 Oct 29;52(5):282-287. Epub 2018 Jun 29.

a Department of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery , Citta della Salute e della Scienza Hospital University of Turin , Turin , Italy.

Upper extremity body reshaping is a very frequent surgical procedure in massive weight loss patients. Many surgeons have presented different patterns of brachioplasty skin excision and a variety of adjunctive techniques, each of them claiming improvements in scar aesthetic, arm shape or overall safety of the procedure. In this pape,r we want to illustrate our personal brachioplasty technique for massive weight loss patients. Read More

J Vasc Access 2018 Jul 15;19(4):350-357. Epub 2018 Mar 15.

AKDHC Ambulatory Surgery Center, Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Objective: Substantial percentages of cephalic arteriovenous fistulas are situated too deep and require superficialization before use for hemodialysis. The superficialization techniques are diverse: tunnel transposition, elevation, elevation transposition, and lipectomy. Since the fistula veins are not mobilized during lipectomy, it is believed that lipectomy produces better outcomes than other techniques. Read More

J Vasc Surg 2018 10 19;68(4):1150-1156. Epub 2018 Apr 19.

Department of Vascular Surgery, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France.

Objective: We reviewed our initial experience creating a percutaneous arteriovenous fistula (pAVF) using a thermal resistance anastomosis device with proximal radial artery inflow.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all patients who underwent a pAVF creation procedure between May 2017 and October 2017. Primary end points of the study were technical success, patency by Doppler ultrasound examination or angiography, flow levels achieved, time to first use, and pAVF-related complications. Read More

J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018 Mar 26;47(1):22. Epub 2018 Mar 26.

Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Background: Patients who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer are at risk for neck lymphedema, which can severely affect quality of life. Liposuction has been used successfully in cancer patients who suffer from post-treatment limb lymphedema. The purpose of our study was to review the outcomes of head and neck cancer patients at our center who have undergone submental liposuction for post-treatment lymphedema and compare their subsequent results with a control group. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Jul;38(8):850-860

United States Navy, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA.

Arm contour improvement is a desired goal of the massive weight loss and the aging population who want to maintain the arm aesthetics. Brachioplasty is a growing and safe procedure to improve the arm contour and different approaches and innovative treatment options have been described since the 1930s. This paper reviews the relevant literature in arm contouring including surgical and nonsurgical procedures used to aesthetically improve the arm. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Aug;38(9):980-989

Andrew Technologies, Haddonfield, NJ.

Background: Tissue liquefaction liposuction (TLL) deploys a novel energy source utilizing a stream of warmed, low-pressurized, and pulsed saline to extract fat tissue.

Objectives: Compare TLL to suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) to determine which device is more efficient for surgeons and provides better recovery for patients.

Methods: Thirty-one adult female patients were followed prospectively in a contralateral study design comparing differences in bruising, swelling, tenderness, and incision appearance ratings between TLL and SAL procedures. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 02;141(2):344-353

Rome, Italy From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, the Nonlinear Physics and Mathematical Model Laboratory, and the Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, "Campus Bio-Medico di Roma" University.

Background: Brachioplasty is an increasingly performed procedure following massive weight loss. A visible scar is the main hindrance to this surgery. The aims of the study were to develop a physical model to investigate the ideal location of the surgical incision and to present the authors' technical refinements with the posteromedial scar approach. Read More

N Engl J Med 2017 11;377(18):1788-1789

Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 May;20(3):202-206

Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Houston, Texas.

Importance: Since its approval by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of moderate to severe submental liposis in April 2015, deoxycholic acid (Kybella) has received significant media attention as a novel aesthetic treatment. Four phase 3 clinical trials have published data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the drug compared with placebo; however, no study has juxtaposed the product with submental liposuction.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of injectable deoxycholic acid in the treatment of isolated submental liposis. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2017 Oct;37(9):1022-1031

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Department of Gynecology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Italy.

Background: Varied deformities of the upper arm are common after massive weight loss. Brachioplasty techniques have been successively modified to improve aesthetic outcomes and avoid complications, especially lymphedema and sensory damage.

Objectives: The authors evaluated lymphatic drainage and sensory function of the upper limbs after brachioplasty performed with a double-ellipse marking technique, a medial incision, superficial undermining, and posterior arm liposuction. Read More

Lymphat Res Biol 2018 04 28;16(2):174-181. Epub 2017 Sep 28.

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

Background: Lymphedema leads to adipose tissue deposition. Water-fat magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can quantify and localize fat and water. The presence of excess fat and excess water/muscle in the subfascial compartment of the lymphedematous limb has not been investigated before. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 01;141(1):119-124

München and Bad Mergentheim, Germany From the Klinik und Poliklinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München; the Klinik für Plastische, Rekonstruktive, Hand- und Verbrennungschirurgie, Klinikum Bogenhausen; and the Klinik für Handchirurgie, Caritas Krankenhaus Bad Mergentheim.

Background: Various operative approaches exist for treatment of trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to compare the results of Lundborg resection arthroplasty with solely autologous fat injection.

Methods: Twenty-one patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint (Eaton-Littler classification stages III/IV) underwent either a Lundborg resection arthroplasty (n = 12) or autologous fat injection into the trapeziometacarpal joint (n = 9). Read More

Stem Cells Transl Med 2017 08 27;6(8):1666-1672. Epub 2017 Jun 27.

Departments of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a debilitating late complication with a lack of treatment opportunities. Recent studies have suggested that mesenchymal stromal cells can alleviate lymphedema. Herein, we report the results from the first human pilot study with freshly isolated adipose-derived regenerative cells (ADRC) for treating lymphedema with 6 months follow-up. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2017 Jul;43(7):940-949

*Carruthers & Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Departments of †Ophthalmology, and ‡Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; §Pacific Dermaesthetics, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Background: Cryolipolysis of the arms has been shown to be an effective but somewhat time-consuming process.

Objective: The study evaluated safety and efficacy of a contoured cup cryolipolysis applicator for reduction of arm fat. The prototype was designed to maximize tissue contact with the cooling surface to improve comfort, while reducing treatment time by 25 minutes. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 Aug;140(2):327-335

Hameln, Leverkusen, and Oldenburg, Germany From the Department of Plastic, Aesthetic Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Sana Klinikum Hameln Pyrmont; Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Klinikum Leverkusen; and the Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie/Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Klinikum Oldenburg.

Background: Most operations for carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis of the thumb irreversibly alter or destroy the anatomy. There is a high demand for minimally invasive alternatives. The authors report the results of autologous fat transfer for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Read More

Lymphat Res Biol 2018 02 27;16(1):20-27. Epub 2017 Mar 27.

2 Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University , Sydney, Australia .

Background: Lymphedema is an iatrogenic complication after breast cancer treatment in which lymph fluid in the affected limb progresses to fat deposition and fibrosis that are amenable to liposuction treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for lymphedema can differentiate fat tissue from fluid, but estimating relative volumes remains problematic.

Methods And Results: Patients underwent routine bilateral arm MRI both before and after liposuction for advanced lymphedema. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2017 Jun;37(6):715-722

Dr Capizzi is a plastic surgeon in private practice in Charlotte, NC.

Background: Many patients that have undergone mastectomy surgery are left with residual lateral fat under the arm. While the fat may be associated with pain and cause undesirable bulges in clothing and skin irritation, most post-mastectomy patients are not interested in additional surgery.

Objectives: Cryolipolysis is a nonsurgical procedure for fat reduction. Read More

Lymphat Res Biol 2017 03 30;15(1):87-98. Epub 2017 Jan 30.

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

Abstracts Background: Arm lymphedema after breast cancer surgery affects women both from physical and psychological points of view. Lymphedema leads to adipose tissue deposition. Liposuction and controlled compression therapy (CCT) reduces the lymphedema completely. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Apr 7;41(2):352-358. Epub 2017 Jan 7.

Dipartimento di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Morandi, 30, 20097, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, potentially fatal, infective complication that can occur after surgery. Diagnosis is still difficult and mainly based on clinical data. Only a prompt pharmacological and surgical therapy can avoid dramatic consequences. Read More

Lasers Surg Med 2016 10 20;48(8):734-741. Epub 2016 Jun 20.

The Inner Beauty Clinic Ltd., 104 Oak Road, Tiptree CO50NA, Essex, United Kingdom.

Background And Objective: To better understand adipocyte sensitivity under hyperthermic conditions, the ULTIMA system (also known as MUST) was designed to induce the thermal destruction of fat cells using ultrasound, radiofrequency, and vacuuming. This clinical study assessed the safety and efficacy of ULTIMA in non-invasive reductions of abdominal circumference.

Study Design: This open-label, single-arm exploratory study monitored the response of 21 patients to a single fat reduction treatment session with the ULTIMA system. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 Sep;138(3):447e-50e

Dallas, Texas; and New York, New York From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; and Division of Plastic Surgery at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, N.Y.

Upper arm contouring is based on the location and amount of excess skin and fat. The short-scar brachioplasty addresses minimal to moderate skin laxity and lipodystrophy in the proximal arm in patients with appropriate skin tone and quality. This article highlights technical refinements of the senior author's (R. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2016 Dec 23;15(4):561-564. Epub 2016 Jun 23.

Main Line Center for Laser Surgery, Ardmore, PA, USA.

Cryolipolysis is a noninvasive esthetic procedure that utilizes controlled cooling to reduce subcutaneous fat. Clinical studies have established its safety, efficacy, and tolerability for fat reduction in a variety of areas including the abdomen, flanks, thighs, submental area, arms, back, and chest. Because of obvious esthetic concerns, long-term unilateral studies leaving an untreated flank, thigh, or arm are not performed, but serve as ideal controls for weight gain or loss or re-distribution of fat for other reasons. Read More

Lymphology 2016 Jun;49(2):85-92

The objective of this study was to assess erysipelas incidence before and after liposuction treatment for patients suffering from post-mastectomy lymphedema. A prospective cohort study of 130 patients at Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, Sweden with postmastectomy arm lymphedema, who had poor outcomes from prior conservative treatment and clinical signs of subcutaneous adipose tissue hypertrophy, underwent liposuction between 1993-2012. Pre- and postoperative incident data on erysipelas were available for all of them. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2016 07 23;36(7):804-6. Epub 2016 May 23.

Dr Shermak is an Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Stem Cells Transl Med 2016 Jul 5;5(7):857-9. Epub 2016 May 5.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.

Unlabelled: : Lymphedema is one of the most frequent side effects following cancer treatment, and treatment opportunities for it are currently lacking. Stem cell therapy has been proposed as a possible novel treatment modality. This study was the first case in which freshly isolated adipose-derived stromal cells were used to treat lymphedema. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2016 May;42 Suppl 2:S119-23

*Goldman, Butterwick, Groff, Fabi and Wu, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, California; †Skin Associates of South Florida, Coral Gables, Florida.

Background: The aging arm is characterized by increased dyspigmentation, a proliferation of ectactic blood vessels, excessive adiposity, excessive skin laxity, and actinic keratosis. A variety of laser, energy, and surgical techniques can be used to improve these features.

Objective: The objective of this article is to describe the treatment modalities that have proven efficacious in rejuvenating the aging arm and combination therapies that have the potential to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining safety and tolerability. Read More

EBioMedicine 2016 Mar 19;5:204-10. Epub 2016 Jan 19.

Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Winsloewparken 21 3rd, 5000 Odense C, Denmark; The Danish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (www.danishcrm.com); Odense University Hospital, Denmark.

Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and radical prostatectomy (RP) often results in erectile dysfunction (ED) and a substantially reduced quality of life. The efficacy of current interventions, principal treatment with PDE-5 inhibitors, is not satisfactory and this condition presents an unmet medical need. Preclinical studies using adipose-derived stem cells to treat ED have shown promising results. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2016 May 2;69(5):700-5. Epub 2016 Feb 2.

Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, CHU Avicenne, 93000 Bobigny, France; Paris North University, 99 Avenue Jean Baptiste Clément, 93430 Villetaneuse, France.

Background And Aim: Persistent postsurgical pain (PPP) has been reported by patients following various surgeries. Body contouring procedures are being performed more frequently, but no data are available regarding the effects of these procedures. Long-term disability occurring after performing "functional" procedures on healthy subjects is a particular concern. Read More