Autologous Fat Grafting for Treatment of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture: A Study in Pigs.

Background: Capsular contracture (CC) is a common complication after breast augmentation. Autologous fat grafting may be effective for restoring tissue vascularization and function.

Objective: The authors evaluated the efficacy of autologous fat grafting in a porcine model as a treatment for CC after breast augmentation.

Evaluation of maxillary growth: is there any difference using relief incision during palatoplasty?

Introduction: Scar retraction due to exposed bone in palatoplasty is the leading cause of constricted maxilla. Modern techniques have focused on minimizing the effects of scarring by reducing the exposure of the bone area.

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the palatal mucoperiosteal detachment with minimal lateral incision, followed by their synthesis, with the maintenance of lateral areas for relaxation (similar to the von Langenbeck technique) and evaluate the transversal development of the maxilla.

Comparison of orbital volume obtained by tomography and rapid prototyping.

Purpose: This study aims to compare orbital volume obtained by helical tomography and rapid prototyping.

Methods: The study sample was composed of 6 helical tomography scans. Eleven healthy orbits were identified to have their volumes measured.