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Discussion: Patient-Reported Satisfaction and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Augmentation: A Follow-Up of 6 Months by Shermak, Michele A

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Invited Discussion on: Objective Comparison of FDA Approved Breast Implant Products in the United States, 5-Year Update by Shermak, Michele A.

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Abdominoplasty with Combined Surgery by Shermak, Michele A.

“…Abdominoplasty is the fifth most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States and combining it with other procedures has become…”
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Invited Discussion on: Extended Latissimus Dorsi Kite Flap (ELD-K Flap): Revisiting an Old Place for a Total Autologous Breast Reconstruction in Patients With Medium to Large Breasts by Shermak, Michele A.

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Discussion: Corset Trunkplasty: Recommended with Abdominal Skin Laxity and Open Cholecystectomy Scar by Shermak, Michele A.

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Body Contouring by Shermak, Michele A.

“…After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. List patient selection factors for body lift surgery. 2. Describe operative approaches for…”
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Invited Discussion on: The Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy System is an Effective Treatment Strategy for Breast Lumps After Augmentation with Autologous Fat Grafting by Shermak, Michele A.

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Aesthetic Refinements in Body Contouring in the Massive Weight Loss Patient: Part 2. Arms by Shermak, Michele A.

“…The literature has witnessed an evolution in brachioplasty technique since the procedure was introduced by Thorek in 1930. Aesthetic refinements in…”
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Pearls and Perils of Caring for the Postbariatric Body Contouring Patient by Shermak, Michele A.

“…Postbariatric body contouring surgery has grown in prevalence, mirroring the ascent of weight loss surgery. With the rise in prevalence of this subset of…”
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Increasing Age Impairs Outcomes in Breast Reduction Surgery by Shermak, Michele A., Chang, David, Buretta, Kate, Mithani, Suhail, Mallalieu, Jessie, Manahan, Michele

“…Although multiple breast reduction outcomes studies have been performed, none has specifically identified the impact of advanced age. The authors aimed to…”
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An Outcomes Analysis of 2142 Breast Reduction Procedures by Manahan, Michele Ann, Buretta, Kate J, Chang, David, Mithani, Suhail K, Mallalieu, Jesse, Shermak, Michele A

“…BACKGROUNDBreast reduction alleviates macromastia symptoms and facilitates symmetrical breast reconstruction after cancer treatment. We investigated a large…”
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Seroma Development following Body Contouring Surgery for Massive Weight Loss: Patient Risk Factors and Treatment Strategies by Shermak, Michele A., Rotellini-Coltvet, Lisa A., Chang, David

“…The most common complications following body contouring surgery for massive weight loss include delayed wound healing and seroma. The authors investigated risk…”
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Barbed Suture Impact on Wound Closure in Body Contouring Surgery by Shermak, Michele A., Mallalieu, Jessie, Chang, David

“…As artistry has been refined in body contouring surgery, streamlining wound closure is the next advance on the horizon. Absorbable barbed suture is one…”
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Commentary on: Incidence and Risk Factors of Major Complications in Brachioplasty: Analysis of 2,294 Patients by Shermak, Michele A.

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An Outcomes Analysis of Patients Undergoing Body Contouring Surgery after Massive Weight Loss by Shermak, Michele A., Chang, David, Magnuson, Thomas H., Schweitzer, Michael A.

“…Although published reports about technical management of massive weight loss patients are beginning to appear, risk factors for complications following body…”
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The application of barbed sutures in body contouring surgery by Shermak, Michele A

“…Even with the evolution of primary surgical techniques in body contouring, wound closure remains primarily traditional and has not advanced beyond the…”
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Biomechanical Properties of Skin in Massive Weight Loss Patients by Choo, Shelly, Marti, Guy, Nastai, Manuel, Mallalieu, Jessie, Shermak, Michele A.

“…Background The aim of this study is to assess skin strength in MWL patients relative to control cosmetic abdominoplasty patients biophysically, biochemically,…”
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Hernia repair and abdominoplasty in gastric bypass patients by Shermak, Michele A

“…Patients who sustain massive weight loss after open gastric bypass surgery are prone to incisional hernias. The authors undertook a retrospective study with…”
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Factors Impacting Thromboembolism after Bariatric Body Contouring Surgery by Shermak, Michele A., Chang, David C., Heller, Jennifer

“…The purpose of this study was to define the risk of venous thromboembolism within the massive weight loss population undergoing body contouring procedures…”
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Massive panniculectomy after massive weight loss by Manahan, Michele A, Shermak, Michele A

“…Massive weight loss, defined as loss of 50 percent of excess weight, often results in laxity and redundancy of the abdominal skin, causing disabling rashes,…”
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