BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively compare the short- and long-term cosmetic outcomes of two minimal incision rhytidectomies and analyze their advantages and disadvantages. METHODS: The results ...

BACKGROUND: The authors randomized and prospectively analyzed their clinical experience with the use of internal neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet low-level laser-assisted lipoplasty compared with suction-assisted lipoplasty. ...

Background We describe a new method to study the sensibility of the nipple-areola complex of the breast with faradic electricity delivered through an electromyographic device used to monitor peripheral nerve ...

Introduction: The aim of the study was to describe the normal orbital volume and its most important relationships with other clinical variables. Methods: We designed a correlation study and consecutive normal CTs scans ...

To develop a new patient-reported outcome instrument (PRO) to measure body-related satisfaction quality of life (QoL). Standard 3-phase PRO design was followed; in the first phase, a qualitative design was used in 45 ...

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this article is to describe an alternative nonresective treatment of the fat-septum component of the eyelids during blepharoplasty, using shrinkage desiccation with two low-energy modalities: a ...

Introduction Breast-Q® instrument has been used for measuring the quality of life of patients undergoing breast reduction or breast lift surgery. The factors that determine the improvement in the quality of life of these ...

Rhinoplasty is a constant challenge for the surgeon, where the correct evaluation of facial aesthetic parameters allows harmonic changes appropriate for each patient. The aim of this study was to compare the preoperative ...