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Cosmetic Surgery

Original Research
01/23/2025
Arsany Yassa, BA; Arya A. Akhavan, MD; Solina Ayad, BS candidate; Olivia Ayad, BS, MSc
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals...
01/23/2025
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Original Research
09/18/2024
Esteban Elena Scarafoni, MD; Carlos Augusto Cutini Cingozoglu, MD
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian...
09/18/2024
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Original Research
09/18/2024
Julia A. Chiemi, BSc; S. Sean Kelishadi, MD, FACS
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of...
09/18/2024
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Case Report
05/24/2024
Yasuhiro Sakata; Shinichi Asamura, MD, PhD
This report presents the first known case of late hematoma after feminizing mammoplasty and compares the characteristics with the reported cases of BIA-ALCL after feminizing mammoplasty.
This report presents the first known case of late hematoma after feminizing mammoplasty and compares the characteristics with the reported cases of BIA-ALCL after feminizing mammoplasty.
This report presents the first...
05/24/2024
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Original Research
05/07/2024
Sandhya Kalavacherla, BS; Sruthi Kalavacherla; Justin Cordero, BS; Miriam Becker, BS; Sabrina Straus, BS; Lucy Sheahan, MD; Amanda Gosman, MD
This retrospective study compared pre- and postoperative nasal metrics and postoperative satisfaction in a cohort of transfeminine patients who underwent feminizing rhinoplasty.
This retrospective study compared pre- and postoperative nasal metrics and postoperative satisfaction in a cohort of transfeminine patients who underwent feminizing rhinoplasty.
This retrospective study...
05/07/2024
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Original Research
04/04/2024
The efficacy and safety of a laser-assisted lipolysis device emitting 1444 nm was evaluated for the treatment of pseudogynecomastia. 
The efficacy and safety of a laser-assisted lipolysis device emitting 1444 nm was evaluated for the treatment of pseudogynecomastia. 
The efficacy and safety of a...
04/04/2024
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Original Research
03/12/2024
Daniel Najafali, BS; Logan G. Galbraith, BA; Justin M. Camacho, MBA; Sydney H. Arnold, MD; Michael Alperovich, MD, MSc; Timothy W. King, MD, PhD; Mark S. Cohen, MD; Shane D. Morrison, MD, MS; Amir H. Dorafshar, MD
This study used a chatbot to generate possible innovations in aesthetic surgery relating to rhinoplasty.
This study used a chatbot to generate possible innovations in aesthetic surgery relating to rhinoplasty.
This study used a chatbot to...
03/12/2024
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Case Report
02/27/2024
Jared Troy, MD; Bilal Koussayer, BS; Taylor Blount, BS ; Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, BS; Nicole K. Le, MD, MPH, BS; Mahmood J. Al Bayati, MD; Joseph K. Moffitt, MD, BS
This case series presents experiences in managing atypical infections resulting from cosmetic surgery tourism in a tertiary care system. 
This case series presents experiences in managing atypical infections resulting from cosmetic surgery tourism in a tertiary care system. 
This case series presents...
02/27/2024
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Original Research
12/11/2023
Rohun Gupta, MD; Chirag Bisht, MS; Rafaella Genova, MD; Eliana Ege, MD; Matthew Chetta, MD; Kenneth Shaheen, MD
This study investigates the use of chemoprophylaxis in cosmetic patients compared with the current recommendations for venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis endorsed by the American Society of Plastic Surgery.  
This study investigates the use of chemoprophylaxis in cosmetic patients compared with the current recommendations for venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis endorsed by the American Society of Plastic Surgery.  
This study investigates the use...
12/11/2023
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Case Report
08/30/2023
Yucel Colkesen; Cem Ä°nan BektaÅŸ
This case presentation highlights the importance of preventing pulmonary embolism after plastic surgery due to potentially devastating consequences. 
This case presentation highlights the importance of preventing pulmonary embolism after plastic surgery due to potentially devastating consequences. 
This case presentation...
08/30/2023
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Original Research
03/17/2025
Muhammad Usman Amiruddin, MBBS, FCPS; Ali Hassan, MBBS, FCPS; Hafiz Saqib Sikandar, MBBS, FCPS; Tanzeela Razzaq, MBBS; Muhammad Siyyam, MBBS
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap...
03/17/2025
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Review
03/17/2025
Virginia Bailey, BA; Kenan Kherallah, BS; Jamie Warner, BS ; Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Meredith Moore, MD; D'Arcy Wainwright, MD; Michael Harrington, MD, MPH
Evaluating scalp laceration closure methods—sutures, staples, and hair apposition technique—to optimize cosmetic outcomes and minimize hair loss in trauma care.
Evaluating scalp laceration closure methods—sutures, staples, and hair apposition technique—to optimize cosmetic outcomes and minimize hair loss in trauma care.
Evaluating scalp laceration...
03/17/2025
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Original Research
03/13/2025
Shawhin Shahriari, MD, MA, MS; Cees Whisonant, MD; Joseph Kuhn, MD; Tyler Chavez, MD; Joshua Harrison, MD; Casey McDonald, MD; Adam Schwartz, MD; Jolee Suddock, MD; Elizabeth Mikola, MD; Gregory Borah, MD, DMD
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine...
03/13/2025
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Case Report
03/07/2025
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia...
03/07/2025
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Original Research
02/20/2025
Jung Ho Gong, MD; Ronald K. Akiki, MD; Rachel Sullivan, MD
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup...
02/20/2025
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Original Research
02/19/2025
Shelby D. Goza, BS; Katherine E. Baker, MS; Madyson I. Brown, MD; Samuel J. Hopper, MD; John Phillips, BA; Matthew C. Sink, BS; Katherine C. Benedict, MD; Kathryn W. Brown, MD; Colton J. Fernstrum, MD; Michael T. Friel, MD; Laura S. Humphries, MD; Ian C. Hoppe, MD
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin...
02/19/2025
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Case Report
02/19/2025
Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu, MD; Andreea Grosu-Bularda, MD, PhD; Adrian Frunza, MD, PhD; Sabina Grama, MD, PhD; Mihaela-Cristina Andrei, MD, PhD; Tiberiu-Paul Neagu, MD, PhD; Ioan Lascar, MD, PhD; Cristian-Sorin Hariga, MD, PhD
Severe burn injuries from liquefied petroleum gas explosions pose complex management challenges. This report examines diverse complications and multidisciplinary strategies for optimal care.
Severe burn injuries from liquefied petroleum gas explosions pose complex management challenges. This report examines diverse complications and multidisciplinary strategies for optimal care.
Severe burn injuries from...
02/19/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Vignesh Durai, MS; Gowri Dorairajan, MD, DNB
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Rahul K. Nath, MD; Chandra Somasundaram, PhD
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
01/23/2025
Arsany Yassa, BA; Arya A. Akhavan, MD; Solina Ayad, BS candidate; Olivia Ayad, BS, MSc
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals...
01/23/2025
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