Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Mar 2013
Multicenter StudyA multi-institutional perspective of complication rates for elective nonreconstructive breast surgery: an analysis of NSQIP data from 2006 to 2010.
As elective nonreconstructive breast surgery increases in popularity, there is greater demand for accurate multi-institutional data on minor and major postoperative complications. ⋯ Elective breast surgery is a safe procedure with an extremely low incidence of life-threatening complications and mortality. Comprehensive data collated from the NSQIP initiative add to the literature, and the findings of this multi-institutional study may help further guide patient education and expectations on potentially deleterious outcomes.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Mar 2013
Six things every plastic surgeon needs to know about teamwork training and checklists.
More than 20 years of teamwork, research, and experience in high-risk industries such as aviation, nuclear power, and military operations have clearly demonstrated that teamwork training and checklist usage can overcome the primary causes of adverse events. There is a growing body of evidence that checklist programs have the same error-reducing effect in operating rooms (OR) as in other industries. The benefits include documented improvements in patient safety and quality care; a better office, surgery center, or hospital in which to practice medicine; reduced exposure to malpractice risk; and increased efficiency in the OR.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Mar 2013
Multicenter StudyJuvederm ultra for lip enhancement: an open-label, multicenter study.
Juvéderm Ultra injectable gel (Allergan, Inc, Irvine, California) is approved in the United States to treat moderate to severe wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. It is also used to enhance the appearance of the lips. ⋯ Juvéderm Ultra injectable gel is safe and effective for lip enhancement. Scales for assessing lip fullness provide an objective method to determine the effectiveness of treatment.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Feb 2013
Office-based outpatient plastic surgery utilizing total intravenous anesthesia.
Office-based plastic surgery procedures continue to increase in popularity and a range of anesthetic techniques can be utilized, from light conscious sedation to general anesthesia requiring intubation. Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) is well suited for the office environment because it allows for moderate to deep sedation without the need for intubation. ⋯ 4.