Platysma muscular bands are present during the aging period, generally starting in the second half of the fourth decade of life in both sexes. One or two bands along the anterior segment of the neck are the most frequent, with varied extensions and appearances. The literature records different techniques for solving the problem of platysma bands. All the methods involve submental incision, cutaneous dissection, and various tactics for eliminating the action of the platysma bands. This report aims to describe a procedure for deactivating these bands using a percutaneous approach that eliminates the need for submental, cutaneous incision and dissection. This technique involves the use of a steel wire loop that encircles the platysma band and is connected to a device known as the platysmotome through two puncture holes in the skin. Three to six sections along each band eliminate the platysma band, leaving no visible marks on the skin. This method is indicated as an isolated procedure for patients with visible platysma bands and no skin flaccidity, patients with recurring bands after face-lifting and no cervical skin flaccidity, patients who have bands with little cervical skin flaccidity but do not care to undergo face-lifting, and patients who undergo face-lifts for platysma bands that include closed platysmotomy and tightening of the platysma by lateral suture. The described technique is a method specifically designed for deactivation of the platysma bands that can be used both in isolation and in conjunction with face-lifting. Because this method avoids submental, cervical incision and dissection, it is a less invasive technique for “deleting” the bands, whether applied alone or in association with face-lifting. From May 2008 to November 2009 (19 months), 61 patients underwent surgery for the correction of platysma bands via percutaneous myotomy. Among them, the first 11 patients received postoperative follow-up evaluation ranging from 8 to 17 months.

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Nipple-areola reconstruction using the double opposing flap technique Nipple-areola reconstruction using the double opposing flap technique Reconstrução do complexo areolopapilar com double opposing flap

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Daher JC et al. Rinoplastia columelar: uma nova visão com uso de silicone sólido Columellar rhinoplasty: a new vision using solid silicone RESUMO Introdução: Nas rinoplastias, o tratamento do ângulo columelo-labial é ponto de relevância. A observação levou-nos a crer que, muitas vezes, o ângulo nasal deprimido e agudo ou a falta de projeção da ponta nasal devem-se a uma hipotrofia ou posição recuada do maxilar e da espinha nasal, tornando-os um suporte "recuado" para a base da pirâmide. Isto, associado à falta de sustentação ou reduzidas dimensões das cruras medialis das cartilagens alares, leva a narizes achatados, aduncos, podendo produzir pseudogibas. Objetivos: O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever uma nova concepção de rinoplastia, por técnica em que usamos uma pequena peça de silicone compacta, colocada por via de acesso no vestíbulo bucal, que se encaixará na columela e se apoiará na maxila e espinha nasal, funcionando como um verdadeiro avanço frontal, redefinindo a forma da columela e recolocando e redimensionando toda a base nasal, cuja ponta é projetada no espaço para frente. Método: O implante aloplástico foi esculpido em silicone "medium" (Silimed®) ou "soft", com desenho prédefinido e que se ajustou a cada caso. O procedimento foi acompanhado (ou não) da fratura dos ossos nasais pelos processos convencionais. Resultados: Os resultados estéticos do procedimento são extremamente animadores, muitas vezes substituindo procedimentos de rinoplastias mais complexos e invasivos, ou complementando-os com eficiência. Em nossa prática de 32 anos de uso desta técnica, aplicamos o procedimento em 181 pacientes, com exposição do implante em apenas dois casos. Descritores: Rinoplastia. Nariz/cirurgia. Próteses e implantes. SUMMARY Background: The treatment of columello labial angle is an important point in rhinoplasty. We believe that this angle is depressed and acute, in function of a retracted position of the maxilla and nasal spine, that represent a "back" support to the nasal pyramid basis. Objective: We describe in this paper our technique, using a small compact silicone device, included through a vestibular approach, introduced into the columella and supported in front of the maxilla, functioning like an actual advance of the maxilla, redefining the columella shape and projecting the all basis of nasal pyramid and consequently, the nasal tip. Methods: This alloplastic implant was carved in a "medium" or "soft" silicone block (Silimed®), following a pre defined design, adapted to each patient. Results: We have excellent aesthetic with this procedure, replacing many times a classic rhinoplasty, more complex and invasive procedure, or joining additional help associated to it. In our 32 years practice using this technique and among 181 treated patients, we had late expositions of this implant in only two cases.

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Cosac OM et al. Salvage breast reconstruction: the importance of myocutaneous flaps Reconstrução mamária de resgate: a importância dos retalhos miocutâneos This study was performed at the CIRPLAS Clinic, the Dra Marcela Cammarota Clinic, and the