Cosmetic Surgery Archives - Clinical Advisor

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: An Update

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May 6, 2021

The occurrence rate of BIA-ALCL following breast augmentation with textured implants is variable, with the reported lifetime risk ranging from 1 in 355 to 1 in 86,029 patients.

Patients with MYC-rearranged aggressive DLBCL appeared to achieve durable remission with EPOCH-R.

Surgery Information Center

Postop Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery

October 30, 2019

Postoperative antibiotic prescriptions are associated with reduced rates of infections after facial plastic surgery.

Lasting impact of the Mitrofanoff procedure

Pain Information Center

Persistent, Prolonged Opioid Use Occurs After Plastic Surgery

March 9, 2019

Persistent and prolonged opioid use occur after plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.

Web Exclusives

FDA detects risk for cancer with breast implants

January 26, 2011

Women with saline or silicone gel-filled breast implants may have a small but significant risk for developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Clinical Challenge

Recurrent cellulitis following buttock augmentation

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Erica Kass, MD, and Eugene Wong, MD

November 3, 2009

The patient’s pain and swelling failed to resolve despite previous hospitalization and IV cephalosporin therapy.

Advisor Forum

Microdermabrasion treatment for facial acne scars

November 3, 2008

Is microdermabrasion a good alternative glycol acid or other chemical peels?

Dog bites affect all ages, but children are the most likely victims

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Clinical management of dog-bite injuries

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By Therese R. Rizzo, MSN, FNP-BC, Jennifer Lefner, MSN, FNP-BC, and Margit B. Gerardi, PhD, WHNP

October 22, 2008

Dogs provide love and companionship for millions, but accidents happen. Find out what you and your patients can do to prepare for them.