Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. This reviews the science of liposuction and its indications, techniques, and outcomes.

🤯 What was trending in Plastic Surgery this week?

Every week, thePlasticsPaper has one goal - to be better than the previous week. P'Fella fine-tunes certain aspects, polishes other aspects, and is always looking to add. The purpose is to provide you with curated Plastic Surgery content direct to your inbox, weekly.

Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures

A zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture is a fracture that involves the zygoma and its surrounding bones. They are the second most common facial fractures after nasal bones. This article details the anatomy, evaluation, and treatment.

🗞 5 Things you missed this week in Plastic Surgery!

Wow, what a week it has been in the Plastic Surgery world. A lot was happening in trending articles, recent publications, and some really good podcasts. These are all listed for you below. And of course, our weekly community data. Happy Reading!

Bilobed Flaps

The bilobed flap is a common reconstructive option for nasal tip defects. This article describes the indications, design, geometry, and modifications of this double transposition flap.

thePlasticsPaper - Easter Edition

thePlasticsPaper is a weekly newsletter to the Plastic Surgery community. It focuses on topics from evidence-based content, journals, upcoming events, and personal notes from P'Fella.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common upper extremity compression neuropathy. This article reviews the current literature in relation to anatomy, clinical diagnosis, and treatment options of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Pressure Ulcers

Pressure sores or ulcers are a chronic condition often seen in patients with poor mobility, hygiene, and perfusion to areas that receive increased pressures. This article references 22 peer-reviewed publications.

Opioid Use among Adolescents Undergoing Surgical Repair of Facial Trauma

A concise review of an importan publication in PRS Journal by Som et al, in March 2021.

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Swan Neck Deformity vs Boutonnières

Swan-neck and Boutonnière deformities are caused by an imbalance in mechanics at the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ). This article explains their aetiology, features, biomechanics and treatment.

Clinical Anatomy of the Nose

The anatomy of the nose is centred on the notion that it can be broken down into 3 sections. The upper bony vault, the middle and lower cartilaginous vaults. These areas are supplied by branches of the facial artery and trigeminal nerve.

Finger Replant

A review of indications, surgical techniques, complications, and outcomes for finger replantations following a traumatic amputation.

Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis

Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis is a key principle in paediatric craniofacial surgery. These articles explores techniques, types, biology & indications

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

5 Key Points – Velopharnygeal Insufficiency Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and its aetiology, clinic picture, diagnosis and management can be summarised in 5

Upper Eyelid Anatomy

A plastic surgery guide to upper eyelid anatomy with images and comprehensive annotations.

Oncological Adjuvant Trials in Melanoma

Major adjuvant oncological trials in melanoma show a significant survival benefit in patients with completely resected stage III disease, as discussed here.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition of hair follicles. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, biologics and surgery.

Temporal/Frontal Branch of Facial Nerve

Facial nerve's frontal or temporal branch has significant anatomical varation. This details its origin, course, innveration, clinical findings when injured.

van der Woude Syndrome

Van der Woude syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterised by lower lip pits and cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Clinical presentation is variable because of the autosomal dominant inheritance with incomplete penetrance. Management is a multidisciplinary approach.

Otoplasty – Overview of Techniques

Surgical techqniues for Otoplasty are well-described. They are best understood by classifying them into manouvres aimed at correcting prominent ears.

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block uses the space between internal oblique & transversus abdominis muscle. Technique can be direct or ultrasound-guided.

Hypertrophic vs. Keloid Scar

Abnormal scars can be defined as Hypertrophic or Keloid. They do not follow normal scar evolution and difference from clinical, morphological and treatment perspective.