Periareolar minimally invasive approach for cardiac surgery: a case series and description of technique with a review of literature.

Background: Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has garnered significant attention for its potential benefits, including decreased surgical trauma, accelerated recovery, and improved aesthetic outcomes. This case series aims to elucidate the technical aspects and assess the aesthetic, functional, and quality of life outcomes associated with the utilization of a periareolar incision approach in female patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Methods: The periareolar MICS technique, performed with or without high-definition (HD) 3D endoscopic visualization, limited rib-spreading, and a periareolar incision spanning the 3 to 9 o'clock positions, was employed.

Impact of Body-contouring Surgery Post Bariatric Surgery on Patient Well-being, Quality of Life, and Body Image: Saudi Arabia-based Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Body-contouring surgery is commonly performed to address functional and aesthetic issues that can arise following bariatric surgery. However, there is limited understanding of the psychological impact of this procedure on Saudi Arabian patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. This study aimed to explore the effects of body-contouring surgery on the psychological well-being, quality of life, and body image of individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Top 50 Highly Cited Publications in Facelift Surgery: A 50-Year Bibliometric Analysis Review.

Introduction: Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is a commonly performed procedure to address aging-related changes in the face and neck. Over the years, its techniques and methodologies have evolved. This study aimed to provide a bibliometric analysis of the top 50 most cited publications related to facelift surgery over a fifty-year period (1973-2023).

Use of Tranexamic Acid in Aesthetic Surgery: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Outcomes and Complications.

Background: Bleeding is a potential complication of aesthetic surgery. Surgeons have adhered to the principle of minimizing blood loss. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic medication capable of reducing bleeding.

Assessing the Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Facelift Outcomes: A Case-Control Study Comparing Outcomes in Patients With and Without Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Background: Wound healing remains among the most concerning complications in aesthetic surgery. The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an accepted method of supporting wound healing.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the role of HBOT in postoperative healing and complication rates following facelift surgery.

Role of External Nasal Splinting Following Rhinoplasty: Is It Really Important? A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Literature.

Background: Following rhinoplasty, external nasal splints are used to reshape the cartilage and reposition the nasal bone. Despite the popularity of using an external nasal splint in rhinoplasty procedures, there is still a lack of evidence of the effectiveness of using the external nasal splint post-rhinoplasty. This systematic literature review aimed to evaluate the evidence regarding the use of external nasal splints following rhinoplasty.

Optimizing Nonopioid Analgesia and Different Pain Management Options following Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Literature Review.

Introduction: Postoperative pain remains a significant challenge with the growing number of abdominoplasties every year. Opioids are currently considered the mainstay modality for controlling postoperative pain. However, opioid-related side effects raise the need for a safer and more effective approach.

Ophthalmic Complications Following Facial Autologous Fat Graft Injection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: With the recent increase in interest in using autologous fat (AF) filler injections to enhance aesthetic facial appearance, there is a noticeable increase in the complications such as vascular compromise and blindness. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to understand the symptomatology of ophthalmic complications related to AF facial injections for cosmetic purposes, their underlying causes, management options, and the final clinical outcomes.

Methods: This review was conducted according to the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) guidelines.

Breast Implant Mycobacterial Infections: An Epidemiologic Review and Outcome Analysis.

Background: Epidemiologic evidence of periprosthetic mycobacterial infections is limited. The recent boom in cosmetic surgery tourism has been associated with a rise of surgical-site infections in returning patients. This review aims to explore available data, examine trends of documented periprosthetic mycobacterial infections, and analyze outcomes of management techniques.

A systematic review of complications associated with direct implants vs. tissue expanders following Wise pattern skin-sparing mastectomy.

Introduction: With proven oncological safety and improved aesthetic outcomes, the Type IV or "Wise pattern" skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) is a procedure that is being performed with increasing frequency. Unfortunately, it is also associated with an increased risk of complications. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the complications associated with direct-to-implant and two-step tissue-expander breast reconstruction following Wise pattern SSM.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Examining the Differences Between Nonsurgical Management and Percutaneous Fixation of Minimally and Nondisplaced Scaphoid Fractures.

Purpose: The optimal management of undisplaced scaphoid fractures remains controversial. A systematic review was conducted to assess the outcomes of acute, undisplaced scaphoid fractures managed with cast immobilization versus percutaneous or miniopen screw fixation in terms of time to return to work (RTW), time to union, and morbidity.

Methods: PubMed MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane electronic databases were searched over the period 1974 to 2015.

Vascularized proximal fibula epiphyseal transfer for distal radius reconstruction in children: A systematic review.

Purpose: Reconstruction of the distal radius in children is cumbersome, requiring simultaneous restoration of joint function and axial growth. Vascularized proximal fibular epiphyseal transfers (VFET) have been popularized over non-vascularized transfers and prosthesis. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VFET and its associated complications.

Evolving trends in the management of orbital floor fractures.

Background: The management of orbital floor fractures is diverse and continues to evolve. The purpose of the current study was to provide an updated summary of the literature, with a focus on interspecialty differences, and contrast that with current treatment strategies of actively practicing plastic surgeons.

Methods: A survey was conducted of surgeons who currently manage orbital floor fractures.

Reporting disclosures to the reader in plastic surgery journal publications.

Background: With the associations between investigators and funding sources becoming increasingly complicated, conflicts of interest may arise that could potentially cause biases in the reporting of results.

Objective: To determine the number of published plastic surgery articles that lack reporting of disclosures.

Methods: An online review of four major North American plastic surgery journal publications from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, was performed.

Level of evidence in plastic surgery research.

Background: There has been a recent shift toward evidence-based medicine in the medical and surgical literature. The objective of this study was to determine the level of evidence of published plastic surgery articles.

Methods: A review of the following four major plastic surgery journal publications was performed to determine the level of evidence utilized in the published studies: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), Annals of Plastic Surgery (Annals), Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS), and American Journal of Aesthetic Surgery (Aesthetic) from January 1 to December 31, 2007.