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Socioeconomic Factors Predict Risk of Amputation

Patients with critical limb ischemia are more likely to be treated in a low-volume hospital and to undergo amputation rather than limb salvage procedures if they are of a minority race, a lower socioeconomic status, or on Medicaid, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

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Surgeon shares tips to avoid laxity, ptosis following lower, upper blepharoplasty

Enhancing blepharoplasty results requires addressing laxity of the eyelids and ptosis of the eyelashes or brow during the blepharoplasty when needed, says Bradley N. Lemke, M.D. For laxity of the medial canthal tendon (MCT) in particular, he recommends a subcaruncular approach over more complex surgeries.

In the case of new-age facelift procedures, less is definitely not more, one surgeon says

There is an ever-growing popularity among physicians and their patients in the use of minimally invasive facelift surgery techniques. However, these supposedly new and innovative techniques will often prove to be insufficient in achieving comprehensive and lasting results in patients. In fact, one surgeon says the majority of patients would benefit most from traditional facelift procedures.

Better blepharoplasty outcomes depend on appreciation of asymmetry

The ability to recognize pre-existing asymmetry and address it with an asymmetric approach to surgery is important for achieving satisfaction in patients presenting for cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty, says Robert A. Goldberg, M.D.

Experience with fat grafting as soft-tissue filler shows regenerative effects on aged, damaged skin

Autologous fat grafting is a safe, effective and durable technique for soft-tissue augmentation, but more importantly, the fat grafts also have regenerative activity that has implications for restoring aged and damaged skin to a healthier condition, says Sydney R. Coleman, M.D.

Facial laxity rating scale offers a scientific, objective assessment of rejuvenation procedures

A validated facial laxity rating scale proves to accurately document the changes and improvements achieved following facial cosmetic surgery procedures, introducing a more scientific approach and objective evaluation of aesthetic outcomes, according to Craig Jonov, M.D., D.M.D.