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Category Archives: Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive
Gynecomastia Has Psychological Impact on Adolescent Boys, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Effects on Self-Esteem and Social Functioning Support ‘Early Intervention and Treatment’ Philadelphia, Pa. (April 2, 2013) – Persistent breast enlargement (gynecomastia) negatively affects self-esteem and other areas of mental and emotional health in adolescent males, reports the April issue of … Continue reading
‘Sharps’ Injuries Have Major Health and Cost Impact for Surgeons
Need for Increased Awareness, Reporting and Prevention, Says Review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 2, 2013) – Injuries caused by needles and other sharp instruments are a major occupational hazard for surgeons—with high costs related to the … Continue reading
Round or ‘Shaped,’ Implants Yield Good Results in Breast Reconstruction, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Study Provides Data on ‘Patient-Reported Outcomes’ for Different Types of Silicone Implants Philadelphia, Pa. (February 28, 2013) –For women undergoing breast reconstruction using implants, most patient-reported outcomes are similar with two different shapes of silicone gel-filled implants, reports a study … Continue reading
Secondary Facelift Achieves Good Results, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Most Patients Found to Have a Second Facelift Ten Years After the First Philadelphia, Pa. (February 28, 2013) – Performed an average of a decade after initial facelift surgery, a “secondary” facelift can achieve similarly lasting results with a low … Continue reading
Inhaled Betadine Leads to Rare Complication
Craniofacial Surgeons Recommend Steps to Lower Risk of Pneumonitis from Povidone-Iodine Philadelphia, Pa. (February 21, 2013) – A routine step in preparing for cleft palate surgery in a child led to an unusual—but not unprecedented—case of lung inflammation (pneumonitis), according … Continue reading
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Honors Dr. Joseph E. Murray
Tribute to Nobel Prize Winner and ‘Master of Plastic Surgery’ Leads off January Issue Philadelphia, Pa. (February 12, 2013) – The field of surgery lost a giant last year with the death of Joseph E. Murray, MD, Nobel laureate in … Continue reading
Face Transplantation Calls for ‘Reverse Craniofacial Planning’
Principles of Craniofacial Surgery Can Inform the Surgical Plan, Says Report in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (December 10, 2012) – As surgical teams gain experience with facial transplantation, a careful approach to planning based on the principles … Continue reading
Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following Radiation Has High Patient Satisfaction Rate
Autologous Tissue-Based Reconstruction Has Lower Incidence of Major Corrective Surgery, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (October 2, 2012) – Breast cancer patients who have received radiation therapy after mastectomy have more problems related to the … Continue reading
Obesity Epidemic Means Bariatric Surgery Rates Continue to Rise, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic Surgeons Play Key Role in Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss Philadelphia, Pa. (October 2, 2012) – With rising rates of morbid obesity, the number of bariatric surgery procedures is likely to increase as well, reports a paper in … Continue reading
Motivation for Revision Rhinoplasty Similar to that of Reconstructive Patients
Ninety-Seven Percent of Patients Satisfied With Revision, Reports Paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (August 29, 2012) – Most patients who seek repeated (secondary) cosmetic nose surgeries do so because of new or uncorrected deformities—similar to the reasons … Continue reading