Publications by authors named "T Rappl"
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- Pigment migration from tattoo inks occurs over time, but the specific kinetics are not well understood, prompting a study using porcine skin that better mimics human skin.
- Three tattooed pigs were monitored, with biopsies taken at intervals, and ink elements analyzed through advanced scientific methods, revealing significant deposits in the tattooed skin and lymph nodes but not in other organs.
- The study concluded that while tattoo ink elements can be found in regional lymph nodes, there is no evidence of their redistribution or significant deposits in internal organs like the liver, spleen, kidney, or brain over a 28-day period.
The interest in gluteal augmentation using minimally invasive techniques has been increasing rapidly. Despite the fact that Aquafilling filler was described as biocompatible with human tissues, the number of associated complications has been rising. We present an exceptional case of a 35-year-old female patient, who suffered major long-term complications in association with Aquafilling filler injections in the gluteal region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted global life and transitioned economies and societal perceptions of life as we knew it. Professional and social life mostly ground to a nadir during the first lockdown in Europe in March. As a consequence, measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus were established in medical facilities also and elective plastic surgery procedures were temporarily suspended in our clinic and others.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Unpredictable outcomes with autologous fat grafting due to reabsorption processes present a major challenge for healthcare providers and patients. A higher number of viable adipocytes is considered to result in a higher volume being retained. Although various adverse factors have been extensively researched, other potential parameters have been less investigated or even neglected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Autologous fat grafting is an effective tool for soft tissue augmentation in reconstructive breast surgery. Despite the major advantages of this minimally invasive approach, the unpredictability of graft survival presents challenges.
Objectives: No clear consensus on the optimal technique has yet been published and well-defined prospective studies investigating impairing factors are lacking.