Aesthetic Plast Surg
September 2024
Background: The term 'internal bra' refers to a range of techniques that aim to stabilise the position of the breast and improve longevity of surgical results. It is increasingly being used to describe techniques in surgical literature and on patient information platforms, including social media. However a lack of consistency in the use of the term is a potential source of confusion and conflicting information.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCryotherapy is a common technique used in the management of superficial skin lesions, with current advice on the correct timing for freeze-thaw cycles based on nonscientific visual skin appearances. We investigated the effect of cryotherapy on thermal thawing times by creating a porcine skin model in a laboratory setting maintained at normal skin temperature and comparing liquid nitrogen and liquid nitrous oxide. Thermal assessment was performed using a thermal camera attached to an iPhone 11Pro® smartphone.
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February 2022
Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce intra- and postoperative bleeding as well as minimizing postoperative swelling and ecchymosis. It can be administered both intravenously and topically during surgery with minimal side effects.
Objectives: To assess the evidence of TXA use in aesthetic surgery and to complete a survey of current practice of full British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons members.
Background: Current British Association of Dermatologists guidelines recommend that Mohs micrographic surgery should be considered for incompletely excised basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Units that perform Mohs surgery are limited. In Teesside, the skin cancer multidisciplinary team discusses all incompletely excised skin tumors, considers all treatment options, provides recommendations, and initiates the agreed management plan.
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