Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) Scaffold Internal Support: Preliminary Experience with Direct Implant Opposition During Complex Breast Revisions.

Background: The GalaFLEX scaffold is a mesh composed of resorbable poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) monofilament fibers that aids in providing immediate internal soft tissue support, similar to that offered by an underwire bra, after breast reduction, lift, or augmentation.

Objectives: Our goal was to explore the possibility of using GalaFLEX as an internal support to prevent future sagging, predominantly in the lower pole of the breast. This preliminary study investigated GalaFLEX as a direct alternative to implants in a variety of complex revisional breast cases.

Extended Release Liposomal Bupivacaine Injection (Exparel) for Early Postoperative Pain Control Following Palatoplasty.

Introduction: Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is a long-acting local anesthetic reported to decrease postoperative pain in adults. The authors demonstrate the safe use of LB in pediatric patients with improved pain control following palatoplasty.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective patient series of all single-surgeon palatoplasty patients treated at a tertiary craniofacial center from August 2014 to December 2015 were included.

Extended Release Liposomal Bupivacaine Injection (Exparel) for Early Postoperative Pain Control Following Pharyngoplasty.

Background: Liposomal bupivacaine (LB, Exparel) is a long-acting local anesthetic reported to decrease postoperative. The authors demonstrate the first safe use of LB in pediatric patients with improved pain control following pharyngoplasty.

Methods: Retrospective case-control of all the patients who underwent pharyngoplasty at a tertiary craniofacial center from March 2010 to June 2016.