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Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine Overview
Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine, or cosmetic surgery as it is more commonly known, are often associated with the enhancement of normal appearance. However, these specialties also include reconstructive surgeries following cancer or severe burns and the repair of congenital abnormalities.
Treatment for many cancers involves the surgical removal of the tumor which, in the case of breast and skin cancers, can leave a visible change...
... in appearance. The immediate reconstruction of the breast following a mastectomy has become common practice; providing better outcomes, and reducing the economic burden of secondary hospitalisation.1
Initial treatment for full thickness burns is ultimately used to prevent infection in the absence of the skin as a natural barrier.2 Infection control has improved survival rates and as a consequence the need for functional and aesthetic reconstructive surgery has also increased.2 Reconstructive surgery is performed once the burns have healed.2 At this time aesthetic procedures aim to remove the constant reminder of what has often been a traumatic injury.
Shortly after birth neonates who have been born with a congenital abnormality, such as a cleft lip and/or palate, undergo surgery. This is an example of plastic surgery that is both aesthetic and functional; restoring oral competence is essential to allow the neonate to suck, and therefore feed.3
Aesthetic surgery for the enhancement of normal appearance has become more widely accepted in society in the past decade. Procedures range from blepharoplasty and facelifts to breast augmentations and reductions.4 Non-surgical aesthetic procedures are also used to enhance appearances and reduce the signs of ageing. These include procedures such as botulinum toxin (Botox) injections and chemical peels.5
1. Karp N. et al. Reconstruction Following Surgery for Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer (Second Edition). Elsevier Inc. 2005 : 461-498.
2. Herndon D. Total Burn Care. Elsevier Health Sciences. Third edition. 2007 : 880 pages.
3. Tibesar R. et al. Surgical Repair of a Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. December 2009 ; 20 (4) : 245-255.
4. Duncan C.O. et al. Demographics and Macroeconomic Effects in Aesthetic Surgery in the UK. British Journal of Plastic Surgery. September 2004 ; 57 (6) : 561-566.
5. Bennett M. Introduction to Cosmetic Dermatology. Current Problems in Dermatology. March-April 2003 ; 15 (2) : 43-83.
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the nipple: A diagnosis of suspicion
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There has been only one documented case in the English literature with the diagnosis of primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the nipple; we present a further case of a primary SCC of the nipple, thus raising awareness to the skin or breast specialist of this possible presentation for SCC. We present the case of a..
Treatment algorithm for bilateral alveolar cleft based on the position of the premaxilla and the width of the alveolar gap
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
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Introduction and Aim: The efficacy of conventional secondary bone grafting is limited in instances of a bilateral alveolar cleft with a wide cleft gap and malpositioning of the premaxilla. The purpose of this study is to suggest a systematic algorithm to guide individualised treatment of a bilateral alveolar cleft..
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