Surgical Techniques
Upper eyelid retraction following cosmetic blepharoplasty remains a challenging and often frustrating complication. When overcorrection of the levator palpebrae superioris leaves patients with widened palpebral fissures, dry eye, or that characteristic “surprised” appearance, surgical revision becomes a delicate balancing...
A new multi-decade review out of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery just dropped a dataset that’s difficult to ignore: 42,720 consecutive outpatient plastic surgery procedures, spanning 1995 to 2023, with a complication rate of just 0.74%.
That statistic alone might help...
For years, active smoking has been treated as a surgical red flag, especially in aesthetic procedures where perfusion and wound healing directly impact the final result. Rhinoplasty, with its intricate vascular demands and the critical need for predictable tissue...
If you’ve ever noticed the left breast seeming subtly fuller or the chest wall slightly broader during your markings, you’re not imagining it. A recent retrospective study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal confirms what many have suspected in the...
What are surgeons actually doing behind the drape when it comes to blepharoplasty? A recent review of over 3,000 cases from the ABPS continuous certification program gives us the clearest picture yet of this high-volume aesthetic procedure.
The 15-year data...
For decades, bone resorption has been the usual suspect when post-op imaging reveals changes beneath silicone chin implants. But a recent case-driven review by Madorsky and Meltzer calls into question much of that dogma. Instead of simply eroding bone,...
Preservation rhinoplasty has become a staple in the modern aesthetic surgeon’s toolkit. But with the surge in dorsal preservation rhinoplasty (DPR), one issue continues to test even the most skilled surgeons: hump recurrence. It's the Achilles heel of an...
Despite its popularity, the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is among the most controversial cosmetic procedures due to its elevated complication rate and associated mortality risk. But what exactly are these complications, and how can surgeons prevent them?
A recent analysis...
Implant-based techniques in breast reconstruction (IBBR) have surged in popularity, often eclipsing traditional autologous methods. The allure of IBBR lies in its relative simplicity and quicker recovery—a win-win for both surgeons and patients. However, the choice of surgical approach...
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