Background: Among aesthetic surgery procedures, abdominoplasty is associated with a
higher complication rate, but previous studies are limited by small sample sizes or single-…

Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures in
the United States and worldwide. Throughout the last few decades, the implants used for this …

Chronic and acute wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and burns, respectively, can be
difficult to treat, especially when autologous skin transplantations are unavailable. Skin …

Background: Liposuction is among the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures, and
is being performed increasingly as an adjunct to other procedures. Objectives: To report the …

Background Facelift (rhytidectomy) is a prominent technique for facial rejuvenation with 126
713 performed in the United States in 2014. Current literature on facelift complications is …

Background Nearly 70% of US adults are overweight or obese (body mass index, BMI ≥ 25
kg/m 2 ), and more such patients are seeking aesthetic surgery. Previous studies have …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the most feared postoperative
complications in cosmetic surgery. The true rate of VTE in this patient population remains largely …

Background: Major complications following aesthetic breast surgery are uncommon and thus
assessment of risk factors is challenging. Objectives: To determine the incidence and risk …

Background Rhinoplasty remains one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed
in the United States. Current literature on rhinoplasty complications is inconclusive and is …

Background: Enhanced recovery pathway programs have demonstrated improved perioperative
care and shorter length of hospital stay in several surgical disciplines. The purpose of …