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Safety of Copolyamide Filler Injection for Breast Augmentation
Complications reported after the use of copolyamide fillers raise concerns. How safe are they?
March 24, 2021
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Telemedicine in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Telehealth services provide a safe way to virtually connect patients and providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Could it continue to play a role in the field of plastic surgery?
March 15, 2021
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Practical Review of Abdominal and Breast Regional Analgesia for Plastic Surgeons
This article provides evidence-based recommendations for regional analgesic techniques in abdominal and breast plastic surgery.
January 29, 2021
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Clinical Assessment of Breast Volume
Could 3D imaging have a role in determining breast volume prior to surgery? How does it compare with traditional imaging techniques?
December 25, 2020
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Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery
What role might AI-based technology have in the field of plastic surgery?
November 27, 2020
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Safe and Efficient Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
When it comes to implant-based breast reconstruction, there are a multitude of options. Which are the most effective techniques?
October 29, 2020
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The Use of Radiofrequency in Aesthetic Surgery
Learn more about the different types of radiofrequency technology and how they can apply to the field of aesthetic surgery.
October 01, 2020
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A Summary of Recommendations for Plastic Surgeons During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
This article provides a summary of federal, state, and national society recommendations regarding the resumption of elective procedures during the current pandemic.
August 26, 2020
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Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction in the Time of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Many elective surgeries are being delayed in the setting of COVID-19. Is postmastectomy breast reconstruction a procedure that can be safely postponed?
August 05, 2020
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 State Guidelines on Elective Surgery
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states have issued recommendations regarding elective surgeries. How should plastic and reconstructive surgeries proceed?
June 25, 2020
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Mitigation of Postsurgical Scars Using Lasers: A Review
What role do lasers have in the treatment of postsurgical scars? This review explores the potential value.
June 01, 2020
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Controversies in Surgical Management of Lymphedema
In this article, the authors discuss surgical treatment options for lymphedema and the questions surrounding those techniques.
April 30, 2020
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Evidence-Based Nasal Analysis for Rhinoplasty
Learn about the 10-7-5 method for nasal analysis and how it is helpful to the rhinoplasty surgeon.
March 25, 2020
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Recommendations for the Use of Antibiotics in Primary and Secondary Esthetic Breast Surgery
Antibiotics are often used to prevent infection following breast augmentation. This article provides recommendations for the appropriate utilization of these agents.
February 25, 2020
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Critical Analysis of the FDA-MAUDE Database on Breast Implant-Related Mortality
Reports of breast implant-associated deaths have raised safety concerns, but how many of the FDA-reported adverse events were truly associated with implants?
January 30, 2020
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A Comparison of Fat Graft Processing Techniques
How do these two commonly used methods of fat graft processing compare in terms of outcomes and efficacy?
December 30, 2019
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The Ethics of Facial Allotransplantation
Facial allotransplantation has become an exciting new option for severely disfigured patients, but ethical concerns associated with the procedure remain.
November 28, 2019
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Assessment of Rhinoplasty Outcomes With FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Module
How useful is the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module for evaluating patient-reported outcomes of rhinoplasty?
November 12, 2019
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Plastic Surgeons Defend Textured Breast Implants at 2019 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Hearing
Textured breast implants have been recalled in many countries due to the risk for lymphoma, yet they are still widely available in the U.S. Are plastic surgeons defending the indefensible?
September 27, 2019
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Evaluation of Current Perioperative Antimicrobial Regimens for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Breast Implant-Based Reconstructive Surgeries
Might the use of antimicrobials reduce the risk for surgical site infections after breast implant reconstruction?
September 19, 2019
