Superomedial-Posterior Pedicle-Based Reduction Mammaplasty: Evaluation of Effectiveness and BREAST-Q Outcomes of a Rapid and Safer Technique.

Introduction: Breast hypertrophy, a common pathological condition, often requires surgical intervention to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and improve patients' quality of life. Various techniques have been developed for breast reduction, each with its own advantages and complications. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of the authors technique: the Superomedial-Posterior Pedicle-Based Reduction Mammaplasty.

Facelift: Assessment of Total Platysma Muscle Transection to Prevent the Recurrence of Platysmal Bands.

Introduction: Determining which facelift technique yields the most effective long-term rejuvenation results and ensures optimal stability over time remains a significant question in cosmetic surgery: Does the most invasive surgery lead to the best long-term outcomes? This study aims to evaluate the authors' approach using total platysma muscle transection to prevent platysma band recurrence, and to provide anatomical observations supporting and justifying their procedure.

Material And Methods: A preliminary study in anatomical basic sciences was conducted to establish the rationale for our method. A prospective single-blind study was conducted, involving eighty patients seeking facial rejuvenation with platysmal band correction.

Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper) leaves extract: in vitro and in vivo evidence of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

The aim of this work was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of ethyl acetate extract obtained from the leaves of Brazilian peppertree Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (EAELSt). Total phenols and flavonoids, chemical constituents, in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH and lipoperoxidation assays), and cytotoxicity in L929 fibroblasts were determined. In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties were evaluated using TPA-induced ear inflammation model in mice.

The Use of Posterior Auricular Fascia Graft (PAFG) for Slight Dorsal Augmentation and Irregular Dorsum Coverage in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Study.

Introduction: Augmentation and coverage of irregularities of the nasal dorsum remain a challenge in rhinoplasty. Different techniques have been described in the current literature for this purpose. The aim of this study is to assess and illustrate the author experience and outcomes using the posterior auricular fascia graft (PAFG) for dorsal camouflage and augmentation in primary and revision rhinoplasty.

Assessment of the Efficacy of Cryolipolysis on Abdominal Fat Deposits: A Prospective Study.

Background: Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive and efficacious procedure for body contouring. The effectiveness of cryolipolysis has been demonstrated on multiple areas of the body, but on a limited number of subjects. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness and the safety of cryolipolysis in the lower abdomen adipose tissue thickness reduction.

The Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa of the Axilla: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common chronic condition that is often resistant to conservative treatment and requires a wide and aggressive surgical approach to prevent recurrence. A prospective study was performed comparing the outcomes of thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap-based reconstruction and secondary intention closure (SIC) after wide local excision (WLE) of axillary HS.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 68 patients with stage 3 axillary HS.

The Objective Stretch Marks Photonumeric Assessment Scale: A New and Complete Method to Assess Striae Distensae.

Background: Striae distensae evaluation criteria have been recently described, but none is focused on objective striae assessment. With the purpose of better and objectively estimating the severity of striae distensae, the Objective Stretch Marks Assessment Scale has been developed by the authors' team.

Methods: Seven hundred White patients were included in the study and assessed.

Face Transplant: Indications, Outcomes, and Ethical Issues-Where Do We Stand?

Background: The addition of face allotransplantation (FT) to the head and neck reconstructive surgery arsenal has started a true revolution. This study is aimed at providing an extensive analysis of the current practice of composite tissue allotransplantation. Moreover, a thorough description of pre-procedural, intra-operative, and post-procedural settings, indications, contraindications, outcomes, ethical considerations, and future perspectives is provided.

The Face- and Neck-Lift Objective Photo-Numerical Assessment Scale: A Complete Scale for Face-Lift Evaluation.

Background: Success or failure of plastic surgery procedures relies on cosmetic results. Understanding the objective perception of favorable aesthetic results is critical to ensure patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a new facial rating scale that could objectively assess face- and neck-lift outcomes: the Face- and Neck-Lift Objective Photo-Numerical Assessment Scale.

The Objective Buttocks Assessment Scale: A New and Complete Method to Assess the Gluteal Region.

Background: New treatment methods to improve and enhance the appearance of the buttocks require globally accepted scales for aesthetic research and patient evaluation. The purpose of this study was to develop a set of grading scales for objective assessment of the gluteal region and assess their reliability and validity.

Methods: Twelve photonumeric grading scales were created.

Assessment of Patient Satisfaction Using a New Augmented Reality Simulation Software for Breast Augmentation: A Prospective Study.

Background: Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures. Providing patients with realistic 3D simulations of breast augmentation outcomes is becoming increasingly common. Until recently, such programs were expensive and required significant equipment, training, and office space.

Garcinia mangostana L. fruits and derived food supplements: Identification and quantitative determination of bioactive xanthones by NMR analysis.

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.), known as "the queen of fruits", is one of the most praised tropical fruit due to its delicious taste. In the last years, the use of mangosteen in functional products has been increasing, mainly in food beverages and nutraceutical formulations due to its biological activities related to the content of xanthones.

Metabolite Profiling of "Green" Extracts of subsp. , Cultivar "Carciofo di Paestum" PGI by H NMR and HRMS-Based Metabolomics.

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Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Upper Limb: Optimizing Management to Reduce Complications.

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe, potentially life-threatening condition. The aim of this study is to identify strategies aimed at reducing complications in patients with NF of the upper limb.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on patients admitted to our Unit for suspected NF of the upper limb.

The Suspensory Ligament of the Clitoris: A New Anatomical and Histological Description.

Background: The importance of the clitoris as an organ has been neglected by doctors and anatomists over the centuries. Its central role in female sexuality is widely recognized and respected. Although multiple studies have been conducted on the fundiform ligament of the penis, the literature concerning the suspensory ligament of the clitoris is extremely poor.

Emergencies in oncology: an overview and practical suggestions.

Oncologic emergencies are clinical situations that can lead to death in a short time (24-48 hours) if not quickly faced. In the clinical practice of the medical oncologist, such situations do not infrequently occur. The onset of oncologic emergencies may depend on the presence of cancer itself, the therapies carried out to counteract cancer, or the patient’s predisposition to develop such events.

Characterization of Contractile Forces Generated by Stretch Marks Fibroblasts: In Vitro Study.

Authors present a study about the contraction forces observed in striae distensae fibroblasts (SMF) in a collagen scaffold. Collagen lattices were used to study the mechanical behavior of SDF within the collagen matrix compared to the lattices produced using the healthy skin derived fibroblasts (NSF). A Forcebox device was used to measure the contractile forces.

Pulp and Skin: In Depth Chemical Profile and Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity.

Ruiz and Pav., known as the 'Gold of the Incas' or 'lucuma', is a subtropical fruit belonging to the Sapotaceae family, with a very sweet flavor, used to prepare cakes, ice creams as well as in the baking and dairy industries. To date, the content of primary metabolites is known, but little information is reported about the composition in specialized metabolites.

Giffonins, Antioxidant Diarylheptanoids from , and Their Ability to Prevent Oxidative Changes in Human Plasma Proteins.

With the aim to explore the ability of diarylheptanoids to reduce oxidative changes in human plasma proteins, a phytochemical investigation of the MeOH extract of leaves was perfomed. Analysis by LC-ESI/LTQOrbitrap/MS/MS guided the isolation of two new diarylheptanoid derivatives, giffonins W () and X (). The structures and were assigned by analysis of NMR data combined with a QM (quantum mechanical)/NMR approach.

Carboxytherapy, subcutaneous injections of carbon dioxide in the management of infraorbital dark circles: A reliable and effective procedure.

The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and tolerability of carboxytherapy in the cosmetic correction of dark circles. Carboxytherapy is a cosmetic technique based on the subcutaneous injection of carbon dioxide that improves the quality and elasticity of the dermis by increasing the oxygen release to the tissue through an enhancement of the Bohr effect. A prospective clinical trial was conducted on 35 patients requesting the correction of dark cicles.