OBJECTIVES To quantify the degree of submental platysmal tightening that can be accomplished with superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication vs deep-plane rhytidectomy techniques in a cadaveric anatomical study to help dictate the need for midline platysmal surgery when using different rhytidectomy techniques. METHODS The lateral distraction of the medial edge of the platysma musc...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate deep-plane face-lift vs superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication face-lift in correcting the melolabial fold, jowl, and cheek areas of the face in short-term follow-up. DESIGN Masked, randomized review by 4 board-certified facial plastic surgeons experienced in rhytidectomy of full-face (frontal, oblique, and lateral views) before-and-after photographs of 2...

We report a rare case of ostial plication as a potential cause of sudden death. Very few reports and images are available in the specialized literature regarding this anomaly. Ostial plication may be a source of sudden death or cause of death when no other significant autopsy findings are present.Ostial plication is a congenital severe obstruction/occlusion of the right or left ostium. Plicatio...

Abstract Introduction Surgical indications for Peyronie's Disease (PD) may constitute severe penile curvature or deformity including unilateral/bilateral corporal indentation/hinging, hour glassing, and concomitant erectile dysfunction. Penile plication, incision/excision of tunical plaques with grafting techniques are widely used. Recently, extratunical has emerged as newer surgical technique ...

Introduction: Facial rejuvenation procedures have evolved signiÞ cantly since they were Þ rst performed at the beginning of the 20th century. Modern SMAS lifting techniques focus on providing natural facial rejuvenation, durable results, fewer complications, and reduced morbidity. Many techniques exist, each proposing different methods to attain a common goal, resuspension of the SMAS. A simple...

BACKGROUND In this study we aimed to evaluate the long-term outcome of diaphragmatic plication for symptomatic unilateral diaphragm paralysis. METHODS Thirteen patients who underwent unilateral diaphragmatic plication (2 patients had right, 11 left plication) between January 2003 and December 2006 were evaluated. One patient died postoperatively due to sepsis. The remaining 12 patients [9 mal...