A Comparative Analysis of Online Reporting of Possible Complications for Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures.

Background: The rise in Botox, fillers, and chemical peel procedures demands transparent online information that discloses all relevant risks and complications. This study assesses the quality of complication disclosure on the most popular cosmetic sites.

Methods: The top 50 Google search results for "Botox," "fillers," and "chemical peel" were analyzed for their reporting on relevant complications.

Five-Principle and Five-Step Liquid Rhinoplasty.

Liquid rhinoplasty, otherwise known as nonsurgical or filler rhinoplasty, has earned increased attention for its ability to provide surgical rhinoplasty results at a fraction of the cost and without incising the skin. However, significant complications can arise, such as tissue necrosis, filler embolus, and vascular compromise if the procedure is performed without consideration of the principles and anatomy of the face and nose. As demonstrated in this article, a stepwise and patient-specific approach to performing liquid rhinoplasty will ensure safe, consistent, and desirable results.

Rhinoplasty in the COVID-19 Era: Practice and Safety Considerations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has required changes in health care practices to decrease the risk of disease transmission during the provision of medical care. The risk of transmission is high in procedures involving the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal tissues. This article describes simple preventative strategies at a single institution to minimize the risk of disease transmission during rhinoplasty procedures.

Modern Concepts in Nasal Deprojection.

The overprojected nose, also known as a long nose, is a consequence of several interrelated factors. Standardized nasofacial assessment typically is approached through the anterior, lateral, and basal views. The senior author (R.

Minimally Invasive Approach to Skin Tightening of the Face and Body: Systematic Review of Monopolar and Bipolar Radiofrequency Devices.

Background: Radiofrequency treatment is a relatively new and increasingly popular option for patients desiring skin tightening and an improvement in facial or body contour without undergoing an excisional surgical procedure. A systematic review of the literature was performed to investigate the safety and efficacy of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices for facial and body rejuvenation.

Methods: A computerized search of the MEDLINE database was performed for clinical studies investigating the use of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices in facial and body rejuvenation.

Technique for Minimally Invasive Face and Neck Contouring with Bipolar Radiofrequency Devices.

Radiofrequency devices have grown in popularity as minimally invasive options for the treatment of skin laxity in the face and neck. These treatments are often combined with liposuction procedures to provide enhanced tissue contraction alongside the reduction in adiposity. Proper patient selection and intraoperative technique are crucial to achieving the desired outcomes in a safe manner.

Fresh Frozen Rib Cartilage Grafts in Revision Rhinoplasty: A 9-Year Experience.

Background: Revision rhinoplasty is undoubtedly one of the most challenging procedures in facial plastic surgery. The complexity is compounded when there is a paucity of native septal cartilage to perform the required framework reconstruction. Harvest of autologous costal cartilage can result in increased operative times and possible secondary-site complications such as contour irregularity, poor scarring, and even pneumothorax.

Which Resources Are Better: Sales or Scholarly? An Assessment on the Readability, Quality, and Technical Features of Online Chemical Peel Websites.

Background: Chemical peels are an exceedingly popular cosmetic treatment with a wide variety of suppliers, each with its own online health resource describing the procedure. With increasing reliance on the internet for medical information, it is crucial that these resources provide reliable information for patients to make informed decisions.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine popular chemical peel resources and determine if those that offered chemical peel treatments (Sales) had lower readability, quality of information, and technical features compared with those that did not (Scholarly).

Surgical Simulation Course for Facial Fracture Education.

A hands-on facial fracture simulation course can be an important adjunct teaching modality in resident education and training, enhancing both resident confidence and competence in treatment of facial fractures. In this study, 11 plastic surgery residents participated in a surgical wet laboratory and lecture focusing on operative management of facial fractures. Pre- and post-course questionnaires were administered as clinical knowledge assessments.

Treatment Strategies of Complications of Breast Implants Associated With Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Breast augmentation is among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States. As these patients age or develop comorbidities, surgeons across many other disciplines will inevitably encounter these patients in their own practices. Consequently, surgeons must be aware of the potential interactions between breast implants and devices commonly used in their fields.

Determining the False-Negative Rate Using Fluorescence Image-Assisted Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Cutaneous Melanoma.

Introduction: Despite the advances in cutaneous melanoma management, the false-negative rates (FNRs) of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) are still high. These rates are dependent not only on the technique but also on definitional terms and percentage of head/neck melanoma (highest false-negative SLNB). Fluorescence imaging technology is well acquainted in plastic surgery and other specialties.

Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Formats in the United States: National and Institutional Survey.

Background: Craniofacial teams employ multidisciplinary clinics to optimize patient care. Different clinic formats exist among teams. Formats include providers rotating from room to room as separate specialties, patients rotating from room to room to either separate specialties or as 1 group, as well as providers rotating together as 1 group.

Combined submuscular tissue expansion and anterior component separation technique for abdominal wall reconstruction: Long-term outcome analysis.

Background: We report the long-term outcome analysis of 12 patients who underwent two-stage abdominal wall reconstruction using combined submuscular tissue expansion and anterior components separation (CS) technique.

Methods: Outcome measures were (1) the patients were assessed for the presence or absence of recurrence; (2) patient-reported outcomes on physical functioning in relation with the abdominal wall reconstruction were evaluated using the SF 36-item health survey.

Results: The mean age, average expansion volume, and mean time expansion were 37.

The Impact of Age Upon Healing: Absolute Quantification of Osteogenic Genes in Calvarial Critical-Sized Defects.

Background: The current study was performed to elucidate changes in growth factor expression over time in critical-sized calvarial defects in rats from infancy to skeletal maturity.

Materials And Methods: Critical-sized parietal defects of 5, 6, and 8 mm were created in postnatal day 6 (P6), postnatal day (P20), and postnatal day (P84) adult rats, respectively. Dura was harvested at 3, 7, or 14 days after surgery, and serial micro-computed tomography imaging was performed through 12 weeks postoperatively.

The effect of preoperative migraine headache frequency on surgical outcomes.

Background: The Global Burden of Disease ranks migraine headache among the most disabling of conditions, and in the United States, migraine headache is one of the top five causes of visits to the emergency room. As migraineurs turn to surgical treatment for relief, it is unknown how migraine frequency influences outcomes.

Methods: In total, 488 patients prospectively completed the migraine headache questionnaires preoperatively and at least 11 months postoperatively.