Reduction mammoplasty with the peixoto techniqueChirurgia plastica - Tập 11 - Trang 132-135 - 1988
J. M. Palacin, C. del Cacho, D. Johnson, J. Planas
A technique of reduction mammoplasty, first described by Peixoto, has been utilized in 25 patients. Advantages include reduced scars, maintenance of lactation, and a more natural breast form. This technique depends on the skin's ability to retract (reverse expansion). It is indicated in young women with moderate hypertrophy and good quality skin.
Anatomical position of umbilicus in Latin-American patientsChirurgia plastica - Tập 42 - Trang 351-358 - 2019
Ricardo Cavalcanti Ribeiro, Renato Saltz, Carlos Ramirez, Luis Fernandez de Cordova
The umbiIicus is a natural scar, and the periumbilical area is characterized by a round or ellipsoid shape with a slight depression of 2.5–3.0 cm in diameter. It represents an essential feature in the overall body contour, and consequently exists as one of the most esthetically recognized landmarks on the abdominal wall. The umbilicus lies along the midline at the level of the intervertebral discs...... hiện toàn bộ
The chondrocutaneous ear helical free flap for the reconstruction of the defects of the nasal tip, columella and/or alaChirurgia plastica - Tập 20 - Trang 66-70 - 1997
J. Bajec, R. K. Gang
Reconstruction of the full-thickness defect of the tip of nose, columella, and ala has always been a challenge. Local flaps can be used, but this often results in a bulky nose with an unsatisfactory aesthetic appearance requiring secondary surgical procedures. The use of the ear as a donor site for a microvascular free flap, although not general consensus despite structural similarities between th...... hiện toàn bộ
The effect of cosmetic surgery on self-esteem and body image: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trial studiesChirurgia plastica - Tập 46 - Trang 25-33 - 2022
Mohsen Kazeminia, Nader Salari, Mohammadbagher Heydari, Hakimeh Akbari, Masoud Mohammadi
Making changes to one’s appearance as a result of psychological trauma can have an impact on one’s daily life, social activities, and, ultimately, one’s quality of life. Several existing studies have assessed people’s psychology for making a surgery request, demonstrating varying levels of satisfaction with cosmetic surgery, but the results of these studies are contradictory. One of the aims of th...... hiện toàn bộ
An unusual case of oromandibular–limb hypogenesis syndromeChirurgia plastica - Tập 31 - Trang 263-267 - 2008
T. J. Perks, J. C. van der Walt, A. I. Levin, F. R. Graewe
The oromandibular–limb hypogenesis syndrome is a rare complex of jaw and limb defects with unclear aetiology. Multiple and variable deformities of the mandible, maxilla and tongue may occur in combination with a variety of limb defects. The wide range and combination of anomalies make classification difficult. A patient with all of the features of oromandibular–limb hypogenesis syndrome (except cr...... hiện toàn bộ
Donor area morbidity after flaps: clinical applications of the superficial temporal fascial flapChirurgia plastica - Tập 22 - Trang 353-356 - 1999
C. Heitmann, G. Felmerer, G. Ingianni
Ten cases of the superficial temporal fascial flap (STFF) are presented. The indications for the STFF were ear reconstruction, maxillofacial injuries and malformations, and a chronic ulcer above the Achilles tendon. Nine pedicled and one free STFF were used. The flap size was up to a maximum of 12 cm in length and 8 cm in width. There was little aesthetic and no functional impairment at the donor ...... hiện toàn bộ