Posts Tagged ‘likelihood’

Aesthetic Refinements and Reoperative Procedures Following 370 Consecutive DIEP and SIEA Flap Breast Reconstructions: Important Considerations for Patient Consent

Conclusion  While DIEP flap surgery for breast reconstruction provides favorable results, patients frequently require additional procedures
to improve aesthetic outcomes. The need for reoperation is an important part of the consent process prior to reconstructive
surgery, and patients should recognize the likelihood of at least one additional procedure following initial reconstruction.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00266-009-9424-yAuthors
Morteza Enajat, Uppsala University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery 75185 Uppsala SwedenJeroen M. Smit, Uppsala University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery 75185 Uppsala SwedenWarren M. Rozen, The University of Melbourne Jack Brockhoff Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Research Unit, Depa…

Psychological Profile of Taiwanese Female Cosmetic Surgery Candidates: Understanding Their Motivation for Cosmetic Surgery

Conclusions  The results of this study indicate that the Taiwanese female CS candidates did not have higher body image dissatisfaction
or greater body image investment than the control group. However, body area dissatisfaction was the only significant predictor
for the likelihood of having CS, a feature not previously recognized in Asian CS candidates. The higher self-esteem of the
CS candidates opposes the view that low self-esteem is a principal motivating factor for CS.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00266-009-9461-6Authors
Hung-Chi Chen, E-Da Hospital/I-Shou University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery No. 1 Yi-Da Road, Jiau-Shu Tsuen, Yan-Chau Shiang Kaohsiung County Taiwan, ROCVasu Karri, E-Da Hospital/I-Shou U…