Facial skin rejuvenation by autologous dermal microfat transfer in photoaged patients: clinical evaluation and skin surf...
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Nipple reconstruction after implant-based breast reconstruction: A “matched-pair” outcome analysis focusing on the effec...
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Background The major focus of research when addressing nipple reconstruction has been on developing new techniques to provide for long-lasting nipple projection. Rarely, has the outcome of nipple reconstruction as it relates to postoperative morbidity, particularly after implant-based breast reconstruction, been analyzed. Methods A “matched...
Total lower eyelid reconstruction with superficial temporal fascia flap and porous polyethylene implant: A case report
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Total reconstruction of the eyelid after serious periorbital injury is a challenging procedure for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Although several methods have been used for reconstructing the eyelids, such as advancement flap with fascia lata sling, island mucochrondrocutaneous flap, prefabricated temporal island flap, porous polyethy...
Aesthetic outcome and oncological safety of nipple–areola complex replantation after mastectomy and immediate breast rec...
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) has become an established procedure for women necessitating mastectomy. Traditionally, the nipple–areola complex (NAC) is resected during this procedure. The NAC, in turn, is a principal factor determining aesthetic outcome after breast reconstruction, and due to its particular texture and shape, a natu...
A five year review of basal cell carcinoma excisions
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary In the Tayside plastic surgical unit where this study was carried out, regular audits of all excised basal cell carcinomas have taken place routinely every three months for over ten years. A five-year review of excised basal cell carcinomas was undertaken between 1st February 1999 and 31st January 2004. A total of 3006 primary lesions were ...
The triplicated inferior pedicle – a new method for breast reduction and mastopexy
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Robbins described the inferior pedicle breast reduction in 1977. Since this time it has proved to be a safe and reliable technique. Favourable results have been reported with regard to breast feeding and nipple sensation. A common criticism of the technique is its tendency to inferior descent (pseudoptosis or bottoming out). This can leave ...
Inferior gluteal artery myocutaneous island transposition flap reconstruction of irradiated perineal defects
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Background With the progressive use of more radical surgical resections and pre-operative chemo-radiotherapy for locally advanced anorectal cancers, there has become an increasing need for reconstructive options that import well-vascularised tissue of sufficient bulk to the perineum. We present our technique of inferior gluteal artery myocu...
Efficacy of intra-lesional alcohol injection as alternative and/or complementary treatment of vascular malformations: A ...
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Introduction The purpose of this article is to discuss whether intra-lesional alcohol injection is beneficial in the treatment of vascular malformations. Methods A systematic review through literature search was conducted for English-language studies in PubMed. This search was conducted in April 2007 using EndNote 7.0 with keywords: ‘vascul...
Surgical instruction for general practitioners: How, who and how often?
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary Educational programmes, designed to meet the training needs of General Practitioners (GPs) performing minor surgical procedures, have previously been shown to increase their surgical workload. The change in the level of competence following these programmes has not been assessed. The aims of this study were two-fold: to evaluate the vertica...
Reanimation of reversible facial paralysis by the double innervation technique using an intraneural-dissected sural nerv...
Published in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Summary In treating reversible facial paralysis, cross-facial nerve grafting offers voluntary and emotional reanimation. In contrast, rapid re-innervation and strong neural stimulation can be obtained with hypoglossal-facial nerve crossover. In this article, we describe the method of a combination of these techniques as a one-stage procedure. A 39-...
