Ann Chir Plast Esthet
September 2024
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive soft tissue infection extending from the skin to the fascia, resulting in extensive necrosis. It is a very rare but serious complication, with mortality ranging from 10 to 15%. Optimal management involves early diagnosis followed by treatment combining antibiotic therapy and wide surgical removal as soon as possible.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Augmentation and coverage of irregularities of the nasal dorsum remain a challenge in rhinoplasty. Different techniques have been described in the current literature for this purpose. The aim of this study is to assess and illustrate the author experience and outcomes using the posterior auricular fascia graft (PAFG) for dorsal camouflage and augmentation in primary and revision rhinoplasty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
October 2023
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is often the first procedure requested by patients wishing to undergo gender-affirming surgery. This study aims to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of deep plane facelifts in FFS. The authors conducted a prospective study that included patients who requested a deep plane facelift as a standalone procedure to achieve a more feminine facial appearance as the only procedure of FFS.
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