Publications by authors named "Mario J Samaha"
Media attention has in recent years created an increased patient demand for gluteal contouring and augmentation. Gluteal augmentation and contouring with autologous fat transfer, colloquially referred to as the "Brazilian butt lift" (BBL), can be performed safely and effectively, with an overall complication rate ranging from 1.5% to 6.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOperational and Financial Impact of COVID-19: A Survey of Plastic Surgeons in Miami.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- New guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic limited elective plastic surgeries, prompting a study on its impact on Miami's plastic surgery practices.
- A survey of Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons showed a 41.8% response rate, revealing significant cancellations of scheduled cases and financial strain across different practice settings.
- Recommendations include implementing support measures for small businesses to help surgeons recover financially and ensure continued patient access to care.
Approximately 350,000 ventral hernia repairs are performed in the United States each year. Patients expect fast recovery after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) and undisturbed postoperative quality of life (QOL). We examined the utility of a brief, validated 10-point Linear Analog Self-Assessment coupled with the Visual Analog Scale pain scale to discern risk factors for decreased postoperative QOL.
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