Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery

New surgical concept described for nasal tip recontouring

(HealthDay)—A series of cases have demonstrated how maneuvers typically reserved for the open rhinoplasty approach can be combined with minimally invasive endonasal rhinoplasty techniques for effective ...

Surgery created Nov 21, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fascia lata can substitute for nasal lining in reconstruction

(HealthDay)—Fascia lata, which is a thin, pliable, and vascularized tissue, can be effectively used as a substitute for nasal lining in complex total and subtotal nasal reconstruction procedures, according ...

Surgery created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sphere-templated tissue scaffold is a viable subcutaneous implant

(HealthDay)—Compared with high-density porous polyethylene (HDPPE) implant materials, sphere-templated poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (poly[HEMA]) tissue scaffold stimulates a minimal inflammatory response; ...

Surgery created Oct 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Positive long-term results for endoscopic forehead-lift

(HealthDay)—Patients who undergo endoscopic forehead-lift procedures report high satisfaction and lasting results, according to research published in the September/October issue of the Archives of Facial Pl ...

Surgery created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Objective, subjective post-rhinoplasty breathing evaluated

(HealthDay)—Septorhinoplasty is associated with subjective improvement in nasal patency as well as increases in nasal volume and decreases in nasal resistance, particularly in those with severe obstruction ...

Surgery created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

pHDPE implant tied to increased infection risk post-rhinoplasty

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing rhinoplasty, the use of porous high-density polyethylene (pHDPE) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) implants is associated with increased risk of infection, ...

Surgery created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Peri-op antidepressant use safe for face-lift surgery

(HealthDay) -- For patients undergoing face-lift surgery, perioperative use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) seems safe and does not adversely affect outcome, according to a study published ...

Surgery created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0