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Experts outline new approach to total abdominal wall transplantation for complex cases

For some patients undergoing intestinal or multi-organ transplantation, closing the abdominal wall poses a difficult surgical challenge.

26 May 2017

Study finds increased interest for cosmetic surgery among teens involved in bullying

Adolescents who are involved in bullying--victims and perpetrators alike--are more likely to say they would want to undergo cosmetic surgery to be more attractive or fix perceived flaws, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Apr 2017

Learning key 'danger zones' can help plastic surgeons to enhance safety of facial filler procedures

Dermal fillers have become a popular alternative to surgery for patients who want a younger facial appearance. Learning about some key "danger zones" can help plastic surgeons to enhance the safety and effectiveness of facial filler procedures, according to an expert update in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Apr 2017

Adolescents involved in bullying have greater desire for cosmetic surgery than others

School bullies and their victims are more likely to want cosmetic surgery, according to new research by the University of Warwick.

27 Apr 2017

Technique to minimally disrupt lower suspensory ligaments improves breast reduction outcomes

Research led by Frank Lau, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that long-term breast reduction outcomes can be improved by using techniques that minimally disrupt the lower breast suspensory ligaments. The paper, The Sternum-Nipple Distance is Double the Nipple-Inframammary Fold Distance in Macromastia, is published Ahead-of-Print online in the Annals of Plastic Surgery.

14 Apr 2017

New report reveals costs related to surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures

A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that Americans spent more than ever before - $16 billion - on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures in 2016.

12 Apr 2017

Acelity launches V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE Dressing for complex wounds

C Acelity, a global advanced wound care company, today announced the global launch of the V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE Dressing, providing clinicians with a novel, adjunctive non-surgical option that may help clean large complex wounds when complete surgical debridement is not possible or appropriate.

6 Apr 2017

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Three major national databases include varying estimates of racial gaps in the use of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for breast cancer, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2017

Phase-contrast X-ray imaging could identify tumors earlier

Phase-contrast X-ray imaging differs from conventional X-rays because it uses a different physical principle.

29 Mar 2017

Swedish researchers prove that 3D bioprinted human cartilage cells can be implanted

Swedish researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and Sahlgrenska Academy have successfully induced human cartilage cells to live and grow in an animal model, using 3D bioprinting.

23 Mar 2017

Preoperative opioid use may lead to complications, readmissions and high costs post surgery

Surgery patients often go home from the hospital with a prescription for painkillers to take as they recover.

9 Mar 2017

ASPS statistics reveal new cosmetic trends in facelifts and fat

New data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals that Americans want to put their best face and body forward as their annual plastic surgery procedural statistics show a three percent growth in cosmetic procedures over the last year.

1 Mar 2017

New treatment can reduce need for surgery in infants with congenital ear malformations

For infants with congenital malformations of the ear, a treatment system called EarWell can gently reshape the ear--avoiding the pain and cost of later surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

28 Feb 2017

UT professor and burn survivor develops new mobile phone app to support burn patients

Burn patients need support to transition to burn survivors. That's why Thereasa Abrams, an assistant professor in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Social Work and a burn survivor herself, has developed an app called the Bridge to help them heal faster.

14 Feb 2017

Body dysmorphic disorder may be ‘under-diagnosed’ by cosmetic professionals, study suggests

Plastic surgeons and other cosmetic professionals are familiar with the challenges posed by patients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seeking cosmetic procedures, reports a survey study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

7 Feb 2017

$Study examines minimally disruptive treatment protocol for frontal sinus fractures$

Study examines minimally disruptive treatment protocol for frontal sinus fractures

A new article published online by JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery describes the experience with a minimally disruptive treatment protocol for frontal sinus fractures.

3 Feb 2017

Continental Who's Who recognizes Leonard A. Roudner as Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine

Leonard A. Roudner, M.D., F.A.C.S., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine. Dr. Roudner is a Plastic Surgeon in private practice.

30 Dec 2016

Systematic use of anatomically shaped implants is not justified, says plastic surgeon

Looking at before-and-after photos, plastic surgeons and nurses can't tell whether breast augmentation surgery was done using conventional round implants or newer anatomically shaped implants, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

30 Dec 2016

Plastic surgeons question the value of subjective patient satisfaction ratings

Patient satisfaction has become an important quality measure in the US healthcare system. But some plastic surgeons question the value of subjective patient satisfaction ratings--suggesting that they might even lead to lower-quality care in some situations, according to a special topic article in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

30 Dec 2016

Implant reconstruction after radiation leads to complications, less satisfaction in breast cancer patients

Many breast cancer patients who have a mastectomy will consider breast reconstruction. But for a portion of these women, radiation therapy is also recommended - and that can alter the tissue around the breast, impacting reconstruction efforts.

9 Dec 2016

Plastic Surgery News and Research

Experts outline new approach to total abdominal wall transplantation for complex cases

Study finds increased interest for cosmetic surgery among teens involved in bullying

Learning key 'danger zones' can help plastic surgeons to enhance safety of facial filler procedures

Adolescents involved in bullying have greater desire for cosmetic surgery than others

Technique to minimally disrupt lower suspensory ligaments improves breast reduction outcomes

New report reveals costs related to surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures

Acelity launches V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE Dressing for complex wounds

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Phase-contrast X-ray imaging could identify tumors earlier

Swedish researchers prove that 3D bioprinted human cartilage cells can be implanted

Preoperative opioid use may lead to complications, readmissions and high costs post surgery

ASPS statistics reveal new cosmetic trends in facelifts and fat

New treatment can reduce need for surgery in infants with congenital ear malformations

UT professor and burn survivor develops new mobile phone app to support burn patients

Body dysmorphic disorder may be ‘under-diagnosed’ by cosmetic professionals, study suggests

Study examines minimally disruptive treatment protocol for frontal sinus fractures

Continental Who's Who recognizes Leonard A. Roudner as Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine

Systematic use of anatomically shaped implants is not justified, says plastic surgeon

Plastic surgeons question the value of subjective patient satisfaction ratings

Implant reconstruction after radiation leads to complications, less satisfaction in breast cancer patients

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