Application of three-incision circumferential thigh liposuction in thigh contouring / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To investigate the clinical efficacy of circumferential thigh liposuction with three incisions in thigh.@*Methods@#From April 2017 to October 2018, 31 patients received circumferential thigh liposuction with three incisions. All patients were females at 17-42 years old, with the mean age of 25.6± 0.8 years. An incision was designed in the pubic area, two in right and left inferior gluteal folds respectively. After injecting tumescent liquid into operation area, blunt and bent cannulas with 2.5-3.5 mm in diameter and 20-45 cm in length were used to extract deep subcutaneous fat, but 0.5 cm thick subcutaneous superficial fat was preserved. Elastic pants were dressed for 3 months after surgery. The thigh contour improvement was evaluated by the patients and 2 doctors.@*Results@#All the patients recovered uneventfully, without complications of fat embolism or infection. Satisfaction ratios of overall thigh and inner thigh contour increased from 81.7% to 80.6%, evaluated by patients. Ten patients completed postoperative outpatient revisit after 2 months. Satisfaction ratios of overall thigh and inner thigh contour increased from 80% to 75%, evaluated by doctors.@*Conclusion@#Three-incision circumferential thigh liposuction is an effective method in thigh contouring with concealed incision scar.

Temporal and cheek face lift combined with fat grafting in facial rejuvenation / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To observe the safety and efficiency of face-lift combined with fat grafting in facial rejuvenation.@*Methods@#We performed a retrospective study, which included 23 patients. SMAS suspension and multi-site suspension were combined to correct the nasolabial fold, mid-cheek aging and malar mounds. Structural fat grafting was performed to treat the volume loss in mid-face.@*Results@#All patients demonstrated a significant improvement in midfacial appearance. No infection or nerve injury were found in this study. Only three patients did not get primary healing in temple region, which led to temporal hair loss from secondary healing.@*Conclusions@#This study demonstrates that fat grafting and multiple layers face-lift are efficient method for facial rejuvenation. These approaches appear to be very promising for facial anti-aging techniques.

Costal cartilage for rhinoplasty / 中华整形外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Augmentation rhinoplasty is a commonly procedure in clinical work for a plastic surgeon. Autologous costal cartilage is widely used in aesthetic rhinoplasy because of the abundant in quality. However, the cartilage may warp, and it is not easy-handling for inexperienced plastic surgeons. We-used diced cartilage combined with thin strips as columellar struts, which can be easily shaped, and reduce the warping incidence.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From July 2012 to March 2014, 61 patients were performed diced costal cartilage for nasal augmentation via endonasal approach. Standardized photographs are obtained before and after surgery. Postoperative outcome is graded by patient's self-evaluation of the nasal appearance with a satisfaction scale.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among the 61 cases, 25 were revision cases. The follow-up time was no less than 6 months, with an average time of 10.9 months. 28 patients reported improved or better nasal appearance. One patient required revision surgery because of overcorrection. Supratip step-off was observed in one patient and corrected by external reshaping. No warping, infection, irregularity, absorption, airway obstruction, or donor-site morbidity were observed. All patients were satisfied with the final appearance.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Diced costal cartilage is a reliable option for nasal augmentation and revision rhinoplasty. Good outcomes can be achieved postoperatively, with aesthetically pleasing appearance and simple procedure.</p>

Clinical implication of anastomosed vascular or nenrovascular mini-muscle transfer: an experimental study / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To investigate the functional changes of anastomosed vascular or neurovascular mini-muscle transfer and to provide experimental data to clinical application. Methods 32 New Zealand rabbits were operated on by anastomosed neurovascular mini-muscle transfer. In group A, 16 rabbits accepted the anastomosed vascular mini-muscle transfer. In group B, 16 rabbits accepted the anastomosed neurovascular mini-muscle transfer. The electromyography was measured 2 months and 3 months after operation. Results The amplitude of electrical muscle graph (EMG) data in the group A was (2.02±0.41)mV 2 months after operation, and (1.73±0.18) mV 3 months after operation. The EMG data in the group B was (3.90±0.52) mV 2 months after operation and (3.35±0.86) mV 3months after opera-tion. The difference between the two groups was significant (P<0.01). The EMG of anastomosed neu-rovasular mini-muscle transfer was significantly greater than that of anastomosed vasular transfer only.There was no significant difference in latent period of EMG between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclu-sions The muscle functional recovery of anastomosed neurovascular mini-muscle transfer is significant with less demage and no secondary deformity. The results suggest that this technique is worthy to apply for treating facial paralysis.

Sexual Behavior of High School Students / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sex behavior of high school students, their mental health and thier parental rearing behavior. Methods: 905 students were studied with sexual health questionnaires (self-designed), SCL-90 and EMBU. Results: 8.5% of the students have had sex and male students of having sex had more problems with parental rearing behavior and female students having sex had more psychological symptoms. Conclusion: More attention should be paid to sexuality health education and to prevent STD and AIDS.