Objective: To systematically review and summarize the evidence of an association between
preoperative smoking status and postoperative complications elaborated on complication …

Background Obesity is a potential risk factor for complications in plastic surgeries. However,
the data presented by primary studies are contradictory. Objectives The aim of this study was …

Background: It has been proposed that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) applied
prophylactically to a closed incision may decrease the incidence of wound complications …

Objectives Tobacco addiction is a risk factor for complication in plastic surgery. The authors
have assembled concrete arguments detailing the risks of perioperative and postoperative …

Background Cosmetic breast surgery (CBS) can be subdivided into augmentation,
mastopexy, reduction, and reconstruction. Objectives The aim of this study was to …

Background Published complication rates for breast reduction surgery, also known as
reduction mammaplasty, vary between 4% and 54%. This wide range of complication rates …

Background: Reduction mammaplasty is commonly described with regard to its qualitative
benefits. The authors sought to perform a systematic review of the literature focusing on …

Women who suffer from breast hypertrophy commonly have physical symptoms such as
back pain and psychosocial problems. Breast reduction surgery is performed to relieve …

Background: Adolescent reduction mammaplasty remains controversial because of
concerns of postoperative breast growth, complications, and the effect on well-being. The …

Background: Although many patients who undergo reduction mammaplasty are obese,
reports on whether obesity is a risk factor for postoperative complications have been …