Background: Cosmetic surgery among male patients has become increasingly popular. The
face-lift technique is different in male patients, specifically regarding preservation of hair …

Background Anesthesia for elective ambulatory procedures must provide appropriate pain
control while minimizing perioperative risk. Local anesthesia in combination with oral …

Silicone has been used successfully postoperatively in the prevention of hypertrophic and
other types of adverse scars. The Silicone Suture Plate (SSP) is a new, minimally invasive …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide an evidence-based overview of antibiotic
use in rhytidectomy procedure. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed …

Medicinal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis, Hirudo verbana) have been used in the field of
medicine to treat various diseases for thousands of years. Popularity of their use changed …

Background Autologous plasma is endowed with properties that speed up healing,
hemostasis, and adhesiveness, in addition to growth factors. Through an established …

• This study was conducted to determine the effects of skin-flap undermining and superficial
musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) suspension on wound-closing tension. Nine sides from …

The Skoog SMAS ihytidectomy has generally been accepted since its introduction as being
superior to conventional rhytidectomy. A study is presented comparing major complications …

Background Facelift is currently one of the most requested procedures among consumers of
aesthetic plastic surgery. Like any operation, it is accompanied by a variety of potential …

Background Seroma is one of the most commonly encountered morbidities after inguinal
lymph node dissection (ILND). It causes much nuisance to both patients and doctors and its …