Rare complication of coupled VASER liposuction and Renuvion technologies: a case report.

This study presents the case of a women, who underwent VASER-assisted liposuction of the abdomen coupled with Renuvion skin tightening by J-Plasma for skin retraction. She developed pain and moderate surgical emphysema. Radiological findings showed moderate subcutaneous emphysema.

The Ideal Applicant to the Saudi Plastic Surgery Residency Program.

Unlabelled: Securing a plastic surgery position is a demanding task for students. Although many papers have been published internationally discussing the traits and features deemed important from the point of view of plastic surgery program directors, a gap exists in the literature where this aspect is not covered in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to fill this gap.

Gestational gigantomastia on a Saudi woman: A case report on surgical removal and reconstruction and management of complications, KFSH&RC.

Introduction: Gestational gigantomastia (GG) is a rare condition manifesting as a fast and excessive growth of the breasts in pregnant women. Its etiology is still unclear, with theories ranging from hormonal imbalances, unregulated immune response, to hypersensitivity. Medical interventions are mainly surgical in nature, though some pharmacological medications are of debatable efficacy.

Masson's tumor involving the hand: A case report.

Introduction: Masson's tumor or IPEH represents a rare exuberant endothelial proliferation within a thrombus through an uncomprehended phenomenon. Being reported for the 1st time in Saudi Arabia, plastic surgeons should keep it in the list of differential diagnosis.

Case: We report a case of 17-year-old-girl who presented with a 6-month-old, painful mass on the volar side of her left 4th MCP.

Gillies elevation and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation in the treatment of simple zygoma fractures: long-term quantitative outcomes.

Background: The objective of zygoma fracture repair is to restore preinjury function and appearance. The optimal surgical technique represents a balance between accurate fracture reduction and soft-tissue morbidity.

Methods: Fifty patients were eligible for review after treatment for isolated simple zygoma fractures using a combination of Gillies elevation and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation between 1992 and 2003.

Sterile versus nonsterile clean dressings.

Background: Many patients cannot afford sterile dressings. In St John, New Brunswick, clean dressings have been used instead of sterile dressings for years, with no apparent ill effects. No previous studies have compared the sterility and cost of clean versus sterile dressing materials.