Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Jan 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyJuvéderm injectable gel: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study of safety and effectiveness.
A high concentration of crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA) in a smooth, malleable formulation is the hallmark of the new Juvéderm dermal fillers. ⋯ These next-generation HA dermal fillers can be reliably expected to provide long-term correction, with Juvéderm Ultra lasting more than 9 months and Juvéderm Ultra Plus lasting for a year or more.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Jan 2008
ReviewBariatric surgery: current concepts and future directions.
The increasing use of bariatric procedures in the treatment of morbidly obese patients means that aesthetic plastic surgeons can expect to care for more and more patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. It is important for aesthetic surgeons to understand the procedures, outcomes, and possible complications to recognize the signs and symptoms of any potential problems. Candidates for bariatric surgery must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 kg/m(2) or a BMI of 35 kg/m(2) with at least one comorbidity, plus demonstrated failure of nonsurgical means of weight control to control weight and no significant psychiatric disorders. ⋯ Results of bariatric surgery are impressive and include not only significant and sustained weight loss but also improvement or resolution of major comorbid conditions. Significant complications include anastomotic leak, marginal ulceration, and internal herniation, as well as wound infection, incisional hernia, hemorrhage, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolus. Innovative procedures now under study include gastrointestinal neuromodulation, sleeve gastrectomy, intragastric balloons, intraluminal sleeves, and other endoscopic procedures.