Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Jul 2012
Cortical thickness parameters for endoscopic browlift fixation.
Techniques for endoscopic browlift include bony fixation over the lateral frontal region and soft tissue fixation over the temporal region. Although bony fixation over the lateral frontal region is advocated universally, limited information exists about bicortical thickness in this area. ⋯ To avoid violation of the inner cortex during surgery, endoscopic browlift procedures should include measurement of cortical thickness at various fixation points. Bony fixation over the temporal region should be avoided. Minimal bicortical thickness was observed in the lateral frontal region.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Jul 2012
The impact of perioperative warming in an outpatient aesthetic surgery setting.
Perioperative hypothermia can lead to surgical complications, including bleeding, infection, increased patient discomfort, and longer recovery time. Plastic surgeons have become increasingly aware of this important patient safety issue. ⋯ Simple measures to maintain perioperative normothermia improve patient comfort and recovery following aesthetic surgery. Through a continuous-improvement culture, the authors have successfully implemented warming strategies that prevent perioperative hypothermia and improve surgical outcomes.