Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Aug 2017
Comparative StudyA direct comparison of porcine (Strattice™) and bovine (Surgimend™) acellular dermal matrices in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction.
Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) assisted implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) has grown in popularity over traditional submuscular techniques. Numerous human, bovine or porcine derived ADMs are available with the type used varying considerably worldwide. Yet, comparative evidence for the efficacy of different ADMs particularly xenogenic is limited. This study directly compares early outcomes of porcine (Strattice™) and bovine (Surgimend™) ADMs in IBBR. ⋯ This study found significantly higher rates of skin erythema and a trend towards higher complication rates with Strattice in IBBR. Randomised controlled trials comparing different ADM outcomes are needed to inform best practice.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Aug 2017
Measuring satisfaction with appearance: Validation of the FACE-Q scales for double-eyelid blepharoplasty with minor incision in young Asians- retrospective study of 200 cases.
Double eye-lid surgery is one of the most popular performed aesthetic procedures in young Asians. Reliable measurement of patient reported outcomes is crucial for facial aesthetics. The FACE-Q is a new patient-reported outcome tool (PRO) composed of numerous independently functioning scales and checklists designed to measure outcomes. Here we described FACE-Q scales for double eye-lid surgery with minor incision in young Asians. ⋯ Minimally invasive procedure is a reliable tool for correcting disfigurement in double-eyelid blepharoplasty. However, this method is not suitable for those cases whose upper eyelids are featured by relaxation. Excessive amount of skin must be removed. Patients who responded in this study were extremely satisfied with their decision to undergo double-eyelid surgery and the outcomes and quality of life following the procedure.