Evaluation of stiffness-matched, 3D-printed, NiTi mandibular graft fixation in an ovine model.

Background: Manually bent, standard-of-care, Ti-6Al-4V, mandibular graft fixation devices are associated with a significant post-operative failure rate. These failures require the patient to endure stressful and expensive re-operation. The approach recommended in this report demonstrates the optimization of graft fixation device mechanical properties via "stiffness-matching" by varying the fixation device's location, shape, and material composition through simulation of the device's post-operative performance.

Conflicting Cultural and Religious Views on Cosmesis: The Modern Women's Dilemma.

Background: Women from countries with conflicting views on cosmesis may avoid these procedures for the fear of being rejected by the community. Understanding the motives that drive patients from these countries to seek cosmetic procedures helps discern possible causes of postoperative dissatisfaction, which can be prevented by careful selection of patients and individualizing their management protocols.

Objectives: This study helps identify the factors that affect Egyptian Muslim women's attitude toward cosmetic procedures.

BDD Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Worldwide.

Background: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a controversial topic in the field of plastic surgery.

Objective: Our aim was to determine whether BDD knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) are affected by the experience of the surgeon in the field, sex of the surgeon, country of practice, and the number of patients the surgeon sees annually. We were particularly interested in uncovering any significant relations in KAP of BDD between plastic surgeons practicing in developed versus developing countries.