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20. Complications and Risks Associated With the Different Types of Abdominoplasties: An Analysis of 55,956 Patients.

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Chaker, Sara C, Hung, Ya-Ching, Saad, Mariam, Perdikis, Galen, Grotting, James C, and Higdon, K Kye

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Background Different types of abdominoplasties have been developed to address individual patient characteristics. However, an analysis of complication rates and risk factors for different types of abdominoplasties has yet to be reported. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the complication rates and risks associated with each type of abdominoplasty. Methods Utilizing the CosmetAssure database, patients undergoing an abdominoplasty from 2015 to 2022 were identified. Demographic factors and major complications were recorded and analyzed with a chi-square test or analysis of variance. A logistic regression was performed to identify the risk for developing complications associated with each type of abdominoplasty. Results A total of 55,596 patients underwent an abdominoplasty procedure by any method. The overall complication rate was 2.1%. There was a significant difference in the overall complication rates of all 7 types of abdominoplasties (P <.05), with fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty having the highest complication rate. The year of surgery, being underweight or morbidly obese, having diabetes, and being male placed patients at a significantly higher risk for developing a postoperative complication. Over 15,000 patients (27.2%) had concurrent procedures related to breast surgery, other body contouring, liposuction, or facial surgery. When accounting for various risk factors in a regression model, there was no significant added risk for major complications after a combination procedure with an abdominoplasty compared to abdominoplasty alone. Conclusions Among the different types of abdominoplasties, a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty has the highest complication rate. Concurrent cosmetic procedures with an abdominoplasty showed no added risk for major complications when compared to abdominoplasty alone. Level of Evidence: 3 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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25. Investigating the Contraction Pattern of the Zygomaticus Major Muscle and its Clinical Relevance:A Functional MRI Study

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Rams, Daniel J., Alfertshofer, Michael, Batko, Jakub, Gotkin, Robert H., Perdikis, Galen, Szczepanek, Elżbieta, Urbanik, Andrzej, Koziej, Mateusz, Ostrogórska, Monika, Cotofana, Sebastian, Rams, Daniel J., Alfertshofer, Michael, Batko, Jakub, Gotkin, Robert H., Perdikis, Galen, Szczepanek, Elżbieta, Urbanik, Andrzej, Koziej, Mateusz, Ostrogórska, Monika, and Cotofana, Sebastian

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Background: Our understanding of facial anatomy has significantly evolved, yet the detailed contraction patterns of facial muscles and their presentation during clinical imaging remain largely unexplored. Understanding the contraction patterns and visual presentation of these muscles, particularly the zygomaticus major could enhance pre-surgical facial assessments and the development of new treatment strategies. Methods: A total of 34 healthy young individuals (17 female, 17 male) with a mean age of 23.6 (2.4) years [range: 20–30] were investigated regarding the length, thickness, width, and angle of the zygomaticus major muscle in five different facial expressions (i.e., repose, anger, joy, surprise, and sadness) utilizing MR imaging. Results: Joyful expressions caused a reduction in muscle length to 85.6% of its original length and an increase in width (103.4%), thickness (108.4%), and facial angle (2.72°) when compared to that in repose, suggesting isotonic contraction. Conversely, expressions of anger, surprise, and sadness generally led to muscle stretching, seen through changes in length (98.9%, 104.3%, and 102.7%, respectively), width (98.8%, 96.5%, and 99.4%, respectively), and thickness (91.2%, 91.0%, and 102.7%, respectively), with variable alterations in facial angle (0.55°, 1.85°, and 1.00°, respectively) depending on the specific expression. Conclusion: This MRI-based study indicates that the zygomaticus major muscle experiences isotonic contraction, characterized by decreased length and increased width and thickness. The findings underline the importance of muscle thickness as a reliable parameter in assessing facial muscle function and offer valuable guidance for practitioners in accurately evaluating muscle performance during different facial expressions. No Level Assigned: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each submission to which Evidence

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2024

33. Trends in advanced practice providers in plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2013–2021.

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Das, Rishub Karan, Bittles, Olivia, Thayer, Wesley P., Drolet, Brian C., and Perdikis, Galen

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This restrospective cohort study of Medicare payment data found increases in the number of advanced practice providers who bill for plastic and reconstructive surgery care. The growth in advanced practice providers is expected to continue in plastic surgery, and further investigation is needed to effectively integrate these providers into academic centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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37. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Reduction Mammaplasty

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Perdikis, Galen, Dillingham, Claire, Boukovalas, Stefanos, Ogunleye, Adeyemi A., Casambre, Francisco, Dal Cin, Arianna, Davidson, Caryn, Davies, Claire C., Donnelly, Katelyn C., Fischer, John P., Johnson, Debra J., Labow, Brian I., Maasarani, Samantha, Mullen, Kyle, Reiland, Juliann, Rohde, Christine, Slezak, Sheri, Taylor, Anne, Visvabharathy, Vidya, and Yoon-Schwartz, Diana

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2022
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