Is There An "Ideal Instagram Face" for Caucasian Female Influencers? A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Facial Proportions in 100 Top Beauty Influencers.

Background: In the digital arena, wherein younger generations predominantly spend their time, social media continues to determine what is considered beautiful. Social media, particularly Instagram (Meta, Menlo Park, CA), is becoming a prominent aspect of the plastic surgeon-patient relationship. Therefore, the beauty ideal escalates without any barriers and breaks.

Neo-Omphaloplasty within a Vertical Scar: The Double Trapezium Flap Technique.

Various techniques for neo-omphaloplasty (or umbilicoplasty/umbiliconeoplasty) have been established in recent decades. However, when the omphaloplasty must be integrated into a vertical scar, most of these techniques are unsuitable. We established a technique comprising two "cross-border" trapezium flaps that come together in a key-lock fashion to be applicable for umbilical reconstruction in vertical scars.

How Reliable Is Breast Volume Assessment When the Patient Is Lying Flat?-Volumetric Assessment of Breast Volume Using a Vectra H2 Handheld Device in Different Positions.

(1) : Three-dimensional (3D) volumetric assessment is receiving increased recognition in breast surgery. It is commonly used for preoperative planning and postoperative control with the patient standing in an upright position. Recently, intraoperative use was evaluated with patients in the supine position.

Evaluation of Intraoperative Volumetric Assessment of Breast Volume Using 3D Handheld Stereo Photogrammetric Device.

Methods for assessing three-dimensional (3D) breast volume are becoming increasingly popular in breast surgery. However, the precision of intraoperative volumetric assessment is still unclear. Until now, only non-validated scanning systems have been used for intraoperative volumetric analyses.

How Useful Is the SSN-Nipple Distance? An Analytical Questionnaire Survey on Anthropometric Measurements for the Aesthetically Ideal Positioning of the Nipple-Areolar Complex.

Several studies have attempted to identify the optimal anthropometric measurement for the aesthetically ideal positioning of the nipple-areolar complex. However, no standardised solutions and measurements for planning surgical procedures have been reached. The aim of this study is to identify the optimal anthropometric measurement between the suprasternal notch (SSN)-nipple distance and mid-clavicle (MC)-nipple distance for the aesthetic position of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) on the breast.

Improving symmetry of nipple-areola complex (NAC) position in reduction mammoplasty using laser level projection.

Background: Symmetrical height of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) is a key factor in the perception of breast symmetry. For preoperative markings, we mainly rely on conventional anthropometric measurements of distances in correlation to anatomical landmarks. In this study, we evaluated whether the use of a class 2 laser projection water level would lead to better symmetry of nipple height in reduction mammoplasty procedures when used for preoperative planning.

Open Carpal Tunnel Release Under WALANT - Suitable for All Ages?

Purpose: Wide-awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet (WALANT) as a walk-in procedure has become a standard technique in open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) and continues to replace the long-established intravenous regional anesthesia with a tourniquet (IVRA/"bier-block") in our clinic. The aim of this study was to compare patient satisfaction with either WALANT or IVRA/"bier-block" and define subgroups that are particularly suited for either of the two procedures. We hypothesized that older patients would prefer IVRA because of a shorter period of postoperative surveillance.

Multimodal Therapy of Ulcers on the Dorsum of the Hand With Exposed Tendons Caused by Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

The authors present the case of a 54-year-old man with ulcers on the dorsal hand and forearm with exposed extensor tendons after he received misdiagnoses at 2 other hospitals, leading to deep soft tissue defects from multiple debridements. Due to the complicated nature of the wound, the ulcers did not heal under the systemic medication. After careful debridement, the defect was primarily closed with a collagen-glycosaminoglycan biodegradable matrix (Integra Matrix Wound Dressing, Integra LifeSciences, Plainsboro, NJ) on the dorsal hand and covered with a mesh graft 14 days later.