Running circular suture technique for reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy.

Background: Many reports have described various technical aspects of reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy procedures. The authors present their technique, which combines a number of techniques already described in the literature regarding repositioning of the nipple-areola complex, reduction of the diameter of the base of the breast, and long-term retention of mammary cone projection. This study evaluated the results for patients of various ages and phenotypes in terms of scar dimensions, breast positioning, and patient satisfaction in the short, medium, and long terms.

Review of 1,447 breast augmentation patients using PERTHESE silicone implants.

Introduction: A survey of surgeons in Brazil on their experience with PERTHESE silicone breast implants was performed.

Materials And Methods: Surgeons that used PERTHESE implants between 2002 and 2008 were surveyed on the shape and volume of the implants used, surgical incision site, surgical plane of insertion, key postoperative complications, and surgeon and patient satisfaction.

Results: The survey had a response rate of 20%, with ten surgeons reporting data on 1447 patients.

In practice evaluation of a denture adhesive using a gnathometer.

Purpose: This study measured the extent to which the performance of a maxillary complete denture can be improved with the use of a denture adhesive. This in-practice evaluation assessed both a quantitative measure (force until dislodgement), without and with the adhesive, and patients' perception regarding the use of adhesive.

Materials And Methods: A total of 194 patients (77 men, 117 women) who wore maxillary complete dentures were tested for denture performance both without and with denture adhesive.