Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Mar 2013
Multicenter StudyA multi-institutional perspective of complication rates for elective nonreconstructive breast surgery: an analysis of NSQIP data from 2006 to 2010.
As elective nonreconstructive breast surgery increases in popularity, there is greater demand for accurate multi-institutional data on minor and major postoperative complications. ⋯ Elective breast surgery is a safe procedure with an extremely low incidence of life-threatening complications and mortality. Comprehensive data collated from the NSQIP initiative add to the literature, and the findings of this multi-institutional study may help further guide patient education and expectations on potentially deleterious outcomes.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Mar 2013
Multicenter StudyJuvederm ultra for lip enhancement: an open-label, multicenter study.
Juvéderm Ultra injectable gel (Allergan, Inc, Irvine, California) is approved in the United States to treat moderate to severe wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. It is also used to enhance the appearance of the lips. ⋯ Juvéderm Ultra injectable gel is safe and effective for lip enhancement. Scales for assessing lip fullness provide an objective method to determine the effectiveness of treatment.