February 2018 - Volume 141 - Issue 2
pp: 251-540,206e-330e

Original Articles


The Lateral Thigh Perforator Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Analysis of 138 Flaps

Tuinder, Stefania M. H.; Beugels, Jop; Lataster, Arno; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141(2):257-268, February 2018.

Outcomes Article


Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes after Abdominally Based Breast Reconstruction: Results of the Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium Study

Erdmann-Sager, Jessica; Wilkins, Edwin G.; Pusic, Andrea L.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141(2):271-281, February 2018.

Special Topic



New Video Feature


Video+


Original Articles


The Addition of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Facial Lipofilling: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial

Willemsen, Joep C. N.; Van Dongen, Joris; Spiekman, Maroesjka; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141(2):331-343, February 2018.

Postbariatric Brachioplasty with Posteromedial Scar: Physical Model, Technical Refinements, and Clinical Outcomes

Simone, Pierfranco; Carusi, Carlo; Segreto, Francesco; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141(2):344-353, February 2018.

Outcomes after Phalloplasty: Do Transgender Patients and Multiple Urethral Procedures Carry a Higher Rate of Complication?

Remington, Austin C.; Morrison, Shane D.; Massie, Jonathan P.; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141(2):220e-229e, February 2018.

Special Topic



Original Articles



Original Articles


Outcomes Article



Original Articles


Whole-Proteome Analysis of Human Craniosynostotic Tissue Suggests a Link between Inflammatory Signaling and Osteoclast Activation in Human Cranial Suture Patency

Lyon, Sarah M.; Mayampurath, Anoop; Song, Dongzhe; More

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141(2):250e-260e, February 2018.

Ideas and Innovations



Head and Neck: Original Articles


Head and Neck: Special Topic


Trunk: Original Articles


Lower Extremity: Outcomes Article





Special Topics


EBM Special Topic










Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 17:11
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery February 2018, Volume 141, Issue 2;

Subpectoral placement of implants and the use of textured implants, while having definite advantages, also have drawbacks which, on occasion, can be detrimental to the patient. This video describes the problems seen with these choices and alternatives that may be implemented to ameliorate these problems.

Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery.

Keywords: Cosmetic; aesthetic; plastic surgery; breast implants; subpectoral; breast; patient; breast augmentation; capsular contracture; texture; ALCL;

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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 22:54
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery February 2018, Volume 141, Issue 2;

This lecture discusses long term results achieved from dual plane mastopexy augmentation. This video demonstrates the indications and surgical technique for performing sub glandular augmentation with mastopexy. Strategies to reduce complications and optimize cosmetic results will be discussed.

Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery.

Keywords: Cosmetic; aesthetic; plastic surgery; mammaplasty; breast; patient; augmentation; mastopexy; nipple position; ptosis; implant; patient misconceptions; NAC; planning; procedure

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Creator: Rod Rohrich and Paul Afrooz
Duration: 0:17

Video 5 demonstrates bilateral nasal bone osteotomies to close the open roof and equalize the width of the bony vault and cartilaginous midvault. From "The Keystone: Consistency in Restoring the Aesthetic Nasal Dorsum in Rhinoplasty." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: rhinoplasty; Keystone; dorsum; nasal dorsum; open rhinoplasty

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Creator: Rod Rohrich and Paul Afrooz
Duration: 0:43

Video 4 demonstrates achieving width equalization between the bony vault and cartilaginous midvault. From "The Keystone: Consistency in Restoring the Aesthetic Nasal Dorsum in Rhinoplasty." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: rhinoplasty; Keystone; dorsum; nasal dorsum; open rhinoplasty

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Creator: Rod Rohrich and Paul Afrooz
Duration: 0:26

Video 3 demonstrates the open roof deformity and width discrepancy between bony vault and cartilaginous midvault. From "The Keystone: Consistency in Restoring the Aesthetic Nasal Dorsum in Rhinoplasty." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: rhinoplasty; Keystone; dorsum; nasal dorsum; open rhinoplasty

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Creator: Rod Rohrich and Paul Afrooz
Duration: 0:12

Video 2 demonstrates the reduction of the bony dorsum. From "The Keystone: Consistency in Restoring the Aesthetic Nasal Dorsum in Rhinoplasty." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: rhinoplasty; Keystone; dorsum; nasal dorsum; open rhinoplasty

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Creator: Rod Rohrich and Paul Afrooz
Duration: 1:01

Video 1 demonstrates the Component dorsal reduction: Separation of the upper lateral cartilages from the cartilaginous septum and incremental reduction of the cartilaginous septum. From "The Keystone: Consistency in Restoring the Aesthetic Nasal Dorsum in Rhinoplasty." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: rhinoplasty; Keystone; dorsum; nasal dorsum; open rhinoplasty

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Creator: Joseph Dayan and Babak Mehrara
Duration: 2:50

Video demonstrating a Bi-directional venous anastomosis of the omentum lymphatic transplant and confirmed with ICG angiography. From "Managing Venous Hypertension in Vascularized Omentum Lymphatic Transplant: Restoring Bi-Directional Venous Drainage." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2).

Keywords: Bi-directional omentum flap

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Creator: Kimberly S. Khouri, Eufemiano Cardoso, and Roger K. Khouri
Duration: 0:35

Video demonstrates a defect temporarily approximated under very strong tension, therefore a percutaneous mesh expansion (PME) of the taut tissues on both sides is performed until the tension is completely released. Small oscillations of full thickness needle pricks following the outlined mesh expansion pattern cause nicks that progressively release the tension. From "Percutaneous Mesh Expansion (PME): A Regenerative Wound Closure Alternative." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 - 141 (2).

Keywords: regenerative surgery; Wound closure; Calvarial wounds; flaps; Mesh Expansion; Tissue expansion; Tissue Regeneration

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Creator: Preamjit Saonanon
Duration: 5:15

Video 2 demonstrates the Muller’s muscle-conjunctival resection procedure. From "External levator advancement VS Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection for aponeurotic blepharoptosis: A randomized clinical trial." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 - 141 (2).

Keywords: External levator advancement; Levator advancement; Conjunctivomuellerectomy Muellerectomy Blepharoptosis

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Creator: Preamjit Saonanon
Duration: 5:03

Video 1 demonstrates the External levator advancement procedure. From "External levator advancement VS Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection for aponeurotic blepharoptosis: A randomized clinical trial." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 - 141 (2).

Keywords: External levator advancement; Levator advancement; Conjunctivomuellerectomy Muellerectomy Blepharoptosis

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Creator: Howard Stupak and Michael Weinstock
Duration: 9:09

Video demonstrates the endo-nasal surgical technique. The dorsal and caudal septum are reduced appropriately creating a re-sized L-strut support structure, thus improving the aesthetic appearance from the tension-nose, and the functional relief from septal deviation correction with improved nasal valve support. From "Bony/Cartilaginous Mismatch: A radiologic investigation into the etiology of tension nose deformity" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 - 141(2).

Keywords: nasal septum; Tension nose deformity; rhinoplasty; Nasal Valve; septoplasty

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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 2:42

Video demonstrates Expansion-Vibration Lipotransfer. From "Gluteal Augmentation and Enhancement of the Female Silhouette -Analysis and Technique." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2).

Keywords: cosmetic, gluteal augmentation, female, video, buttocks, lipoplasty, autogenous

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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 2:06

Video demonstrates Creating the Female Silhouette. From "Gluteal Augmentation and Enhancement of the Female Silhouette -Analysis and Technique." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2).

Keywords: cosmetic, gluteal augmentation, female, video, buttocks, lipoplasty, autogenous

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Creator: Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Duration: 2:46

Video demonstrates Autologous Gluteal Augmentation Preoperative Marking. From "Gluteal Augmentation and Enhancement of the Female Silhouette -Analysis and Technique." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2).

Keywords: cosmetic, gluteal augmentation, female, video, buttocks, lipoplasty, autogenous

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Creator: John Reinisch
Duration: 0:50

Video 5 demonstrates Post-operative ear movements 1-year after surgery. From "Polyethylene Ear Reconstruction: A State-of-the-Art Surgical Journey." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: Ear Reconstruction - Microtia - Porous Polyethylene Implant

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Creator: John Reinisch
Duration: 0:34

Video 4 demonstrates adequate projection and definition. From "Polyethylene Ear Reconstruction: A State-of-the-Art Surgical Journey." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2018 – 141(2)

Keywords: Ear Reconstruction - Microtia - Porous Polyethylene Implant