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  • Article: A Comparison of Multimodal Analgesic Regimens for Opioid Reduction in Elective Plastic Surgery

    Lijoi K, Mukherjee H, Davison SP, Pinell X, Grimmer K. “A Comparison of Multimodal Analgesic Regimens for Opioid Reduction in Elective Plastic Surgery: A Randomized Study.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open.

    Accepted July 2023

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  • Article: Precaution Costs

    Davison SP, Caudill A. “Precaution Costs: The Presumption of Breast Cancer Seeding and its Impact on Surgical Expenditure.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 8(6): E2903, June 2020.

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  • Article: Safety of Postoperative Opioid Alternatives in Plastic Surgery

    Davison SP, O’Neill R, Hayes K. “Safety of Postoperative Opioid Alternatives in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 144(4): 991-9, October 2019.

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  • Article: Evaluation of Personality Perception in Men Before and After Facial Cosmetic Surgery

    Evaluation of Personality Perception in Men Before and After Facial Cosmetic Surgery

    AAFPRS Facial Rejuvenation Featured Article July 2019

    To examine the association of facial cosmetic surgery in men with perceptions of attractiveness, masculinity, and personality traits.

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  • Article: An Analgesic Regimen for Opioid Reduction in Elective Plastic Surgery

    Davison SP, Newman A. “An Analgesic Regimen for Opioid Reduction in Elective Plastic Surgery: A Randomized Study.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 325E-330E, June 2019.

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  • Article: Oral Surgeons As Cosmetic Surgeons And Their Scope Of Practice

    Oral Surgeons As Cosmetic Surgeons And Their Scope Of Practice

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2019

    In recent years, the practice of cosmetic surgery has expanded to include oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

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  • Article: The Price of Medical Tourism

    Davison SP, Hayes KD, LaBove G., Shaffer P. “The Price of Medical Tourism: The Legal Implications of Surgery.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 142(4): 1075-80, October 2018.

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  • Article: Nipple-Areola Complex Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

    “Nipple-Areola Complex Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix” Davison SP, Scriven, K. Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction. 2018.

  • Article: Quality Of Life Stages Of Breast Cancer Throughout Treatment & Recovery

    Quality Of Life Stages Of Breast Cancer Throughout Treatment & Recovery

    BC3 Breast Cancer Coordinated Care 2018

    There is a statistically significant predictable difference in quality of life based on time after breast reconstruction surgery, which can be defined by four unique stages (Survival, Restitution, Symmetry and Enhancement).

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  • Article: The Price Of Medical Tourism: The Legal Implications Of Surgery Abroad

    The Price Of Medical Tourism: The Legal Implications Of Surgery Abroad

    American Society of Plastic Surgery in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2018

    Patients seeking tourism medicine have little legal recourse and shoulder all the legal burden.

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  • Article: Effect Of Keller Funnel On The Rate Of Capsular Contracture In Periareolar Augmentation

    Effect Of Keller Funnel On The Rate Of Capsular Contracture In Periareolar Augmentation

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2018

    Usage of no-touch Keller Funnel technique reduces breast augmentation complications.

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  • Article: Psychoactive Drugs in Plastic Surgery

    Davison SP, Baglien B., Hayes K. “Psychoactive Drugs in Plastic Surgery”. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 5(3): e1282, March 2017.

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  • Delayed Innovations in Keloid Reconstruction

    Davison SP, Hayes K. “Delayed Innovations in Keloid Reconstruction.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 139(2): e574-5, February 2017.

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  • Article: Adipocytes contribute to the and progression of multiple myeloma

    Bullwinkle EM, Parker MD, Bonan NF, Falkenberg L, Davison SP, Decicco-Skinner KL.“Adipocytes contribute to the and progression of multiple myeloma: Unraveling obesity related differences in adipocytes signaling.” Cancer Letter. 380(1): 114-21, September 2016

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  • Article: Reducing Wound Tension with Undermining or Imbrication—Do They Work

    Krishnan NM, Brown BJ, Davison SP, Mauskar NM, Jordan MH, Shupp JW. “Reducing Wound Tension with Undermining or Imbrication—Do They Work?” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 4(7) e799, July 2016.

    Reducing Wound Tension with Undermining or Imbrication—Do They Work

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  • Article: Cost Analysis of an Office-based Surgical Suite

    LaBove G, Davison SP. “Cost Analysis of an Office-based Surgical Suite,” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 4(7): e803, July 2016.

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  • Article: Cost Analysis of an Office-based Surgical Suite

    Davison SP, Hayes K, Nieb J. “Cost Comparison of a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) for a Solo Practitioner Surgical Practice.” Modern Aesthetics. 4(3): 44,46, May/June 2016.

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  • Article: Compliance of Perioperative Antibiotic Dosing and Surgical Site Infection Rate in Office-Based Elective Surgery

    LaBove G, Davison SP, Jackson M. “Compliance of Perioperative Antibiotic Dosing and Surgical Site Infection Rate in Office-Based Elective Surgery,” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 4(5): e701, May 2016.

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  • Davison SP, Nieb J. “Start Your Engines,” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 3(8): e498, August 2015.

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  • Article: Effect of Facial Rejuvenation Surgery on Perceived Attractiveness, Femininity, and Personality

    Reilly MJ, Tomsic JA, Fernandez SJ, Davison SP. “Effect of Facial Rejuvenation Surgery on Perceived Attractiveness, Femininity, and Personality,” JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 17(3): 202-7, May/June 2015.

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  • Article: Transconjunctival Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with and without Fat Repositioning

    Transconjunctival Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with and without Fat Repositioning

    Clinics in Plastic Surgery Jan 2015

    The transconjunctival approach to lower lid blepharoplasty provides access for both fat resection and transposition to soften tear trough deformities…

  • Article: The Management of Festoons

    The Management of Festoons

    Clinics in Plastic Surgery Jan 2015

    The management of patients with festoons is a highly challenging undertaking with potential to drastically alter the appearance of those afflicted.

  • Article: Combined Base Imbrication and Top Hat Nipple Reduction

    Combined Base Imbrication and Top Hat Nipple Reduction

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery December 2014
    The modified top hat component of Cheng allows more control of the height. The wedge and top hat nipple reduction technique with imbrication of the base

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  • Article: Management of Intraoperative Free Flap Arterial Thrombosis with Argatroban in the Heparin-Allergic Patient

    Shuck J, Endara M, Davison SP. “ Management of Intraoperative Free Flap Arterial Thrombosis with Argatroban in the Heparin-Allergic Patient.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 134(4): 672e. October 2014.

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  • Article: Medical Tourism in Plastic Surgery Ethical Guidelines and Practice Standards

    Medical Tourism in Plastic Surgery Ethical Guidelines and Practice Standards

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery June 2014

    The goal of this review was to identify the safety and medical care issues that surround the management of patients who had previously undergone medical care through tourism medicine.

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  • Labiaplasty and Labia Minora Reduction Treatment Management

    Labiaplasty and Labia Minora Reduction Treatment Management

    MedScape May 2014

    Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) is a growing field of plastic surgery, which involves a variety of procedures designed to enhance or rejuvenate the female genitalia.

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  • Article: Use of polyglycolic acid nerve conduit (neurotube) to alleviate pedicle kinking in microvascular anastomosis

    Holliday MA, Davison SP. “Use of polyglycolic acid nerve conduit (neurotube) to alleviate pedicle kinking in microvascular anastomosis,” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 133(2): 241e-2e, February 2014.

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  • Evidence-Based Medicine: Facial Skin Malignancy

    Iorio ML, Ter Louw RP, Kauffman CL, Davison SP. “Evidence-Based Medicine: Facial Skin Malignancy,” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 132(6): 1631-43, December 2013.

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  • Article: Going in the wrong direction with monsplasty

    Davison SP, LaBove G. “Going in the wrong direction with monsplasty”. Aesthet Surg J. 2013 Nov; 33(8):1208-9.

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  • Article: Autologous Fat Grafting and Injectable Dermal Fillers for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Facial Lipodystrophy

    Shuck J, Iorio M, Hung R, Davison SP. “Autologous Fat Grafting and Injectable Dermal Fillers for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Facial Lipodystrophy: A Comparison of Safety, Efficacy, and Long-Term Treatment Outcomes.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 131(3): 499-506, March 2013.

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  • Article: Anatomy of Free Flap Failures: Dissection of a Series

    Davison SP, Clemens M. “Anatomy of Free Flap Failures: Dissection of a Series.” Modern Plastic Surgery. 3(3) 89-95. Jan 2013.

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  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    A Quick and Simple Technique for Subcutaneous Lipoma Removal

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery July 2012

    Lipomas are the most common soft-tissue tumors and a common reason for referral to plastic surgeons. In efforts to minimize and conceal scars.

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  • Article: Benign lymphoepithelial cysts of the parotid: long-term surgical results

    Benign lymphoepithelial cysts of the parotid: long-term surgical results

    May 2012 HIV/AIDS research

    Benign lymphoepithelial cysts are a widely recognized cause of parotid gland swelling in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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  • Article: The Acellular Dermal Matrix Onlay Graft For Areolar Reconstruction

    The Acellular Dermal Matrix Onlay Graft For Areolar Reconstruction

    Annals of Plastic Surgery 2012

    “In breast reconstruction, the final surgical step in creating the nipple-areolar complex.”

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  • Article: JDD: Use of a collagen-glycosaminoglycan copolyme

    Use of a collagen-glycosaminoglycan copolyme

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology May 2010

    Use of a collagen-glycosaminoglycan copolymer (Integral) in combination with adjuvant treatments for reconstruction of severe chest keloids.

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  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Bisphosphonate-Induced TRAM Flap Fat Necrosis

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery February 2010

    Bisphosphonates are used to treat osteoporosis, Paget disease of bone, hypercalcemia, and solid tumors metastatic to bone, particularly breast cancer, by inhibiting osteoclastic absorption of bone.

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  • Article: Barbed Suture Tenorrhaphy: An Ex Vivo Biomechanical Analysis

    Barbed Suture Tenorrhaphy: An Ex Vivo Biomechanical Analysis

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery November 2009

    Using barbed suture for flexor tenorrhaphy could permit knotless repair with tendon-barb adherence along the suture’s entire length. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tensile strength

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  • Article: Microvascular Free Flap Failure Caused by Unrecognized Hypercoagulability

    Microvascular Free Flap Failure Caused by Unrecognized Hypercoagulability

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery August 2009

    Microvascular free flap techniques have improved over the past two decades such that flap failure rates have dropped to under 3 percent in most large series of high-volume centers.

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  • Article: Reorienting the Vector in Facial Reanimation Using an Estlander Flap

    Reorienting the Vector in Facial Reanimation Using an Estlander Flap

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery February 2009

    When performing static and dynamic procedures for reanimation of the paralyzed lower face, establishing the correct vector of modiolus suspension is critical for achieving a functional and aesthetic outcome

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  • Article: Postmaxillectomy Prognathism

    Postmaxillectomy Prognathism

    Zelken, Jonathan A.; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 123(2):69e-71e, February 2009.

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  • Article: Wound Infection Rates in Elective Plastic Surgery for HIV-Positive Patients

    Wound Infection Rates in Elective Plastic Surgery for HIV-Positive Patients

    Reilly, Michael J.; Burke, Kevin M.; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 123(1):106-111, January 2009.

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  • Article: Efficacy and Safety of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Highest Risk Plastic Surgery Patients

    Efficacy and Safety of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Highest Risk Plastic Surgery Patients

    Seruya, Mitchel; Venturi, Mark L.; Iorio, Matthew L.; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 122(6):1701-1708, December 2008.

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  • Article: Lost in Translation

    Lost in Translation

    Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 122(6):1968-1969, December 2008.

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  • Article: Herpes Zoster after Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer

    Herpes Zoster after Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer

    Parikh, Pranay M.; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 122(6):211e-213e, December 2008.

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  • Article: Vascularized Calvarial Bone Flaps and Midface Reconstruction

    Vascularized Calvarial Bone Flaps and Midface Reconstruction

    Davison, Steven P.; Mesbahi, Ali N.; Clemens, Mark W.; Picken, Catherine A. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 122(1):10e-18e, July 2008.

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  • Article: Maximizing Flap Inset for Tongue Reconstruction

    Maximizing Flap Inset for Tongue Reconstruction

    Davison, Steven P.; Grant, Nazaneen N.; Schwarz, Karl A.; Iorio, Matthew L. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(6):1982-1985, June 2008.

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  • Article: Perioperative Guidelines for Elective Surgery in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Patient

    Perioperative Guidelines for Elective Surgery in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Patient

    Davison, Steven P.; Reisman, Neil R.; Pellegrino, Edmund D.; Larson, Ethan E.; Dermody, Meghan; Hutchison, Paul J. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(5):1831-1840, May 2008.

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  • EMedicine

    Labiaplasty and Labia Minora Reduction

    eMedicine May 2008

    Labial hypertrophy is the disproportionate size of the labia minora relative to the labia majora. Labiaplasty, also known as labia reduction, labia rejuvenation, or vaginal lip reduction, is a procedure designed to improve the appearance of the external female genitalia.

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  • Illustrations: Periumbilical Full-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site for Pretibial Skin Cancer Excisions

    Periumbilical Full-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site for Pretibial Skin Cancer Excisions

    Schwarz, Karl; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(4):232e-233e, April 2008.

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  • Article: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Setting of Conjunctival Melanoma

    Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Setting of Conjunctival Melanoma

    Schwarz, Karl A.; Davison, Steven P.; Crane, Amy E. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(4):212e-213e, April 2008.

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  • Article: Wise Pattern Breast Reconstruction

    “Wise Pattern Breast Reconstruction.” Davison SP, Nahabedian M. Breast Surgery. 2008.

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  • Article: Safety First: Precautions For The Massive Weight Loss Patient

    Safety First: Precautions For The Massive Weight Loss Patient

    Clinics in Plastic Surgery 2008

    “Bariatric surgery had led to success in maintaining long-term weight loss and has become one of the best surgical options for morbidly obese patients.”

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  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Cover

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 120(7):2112, December 2007

    Essentials of Plastic Surgery Steven P Davison, MD

  • Article: A Face Lift Approach for Sentinel Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Melanoma Patients

    A Face Lift Approach for Sentinel Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Melanoma Patients

    Venturi, Mark L.; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 120(6):1533-1539, November 2007.

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  • Article: Our Complication, Your Problem

    Our Complication, Your Problem

    Davison, Steven P.; Massoumi, Wajhma Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 120(5):1428-1429, October 2007.

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  • Cover: Annals of Plastic Surgery

    Annals of Plastic Surgery

    October 2007, Voume 59, No. 4.

  • Article: Sternotomy Wounds: Rectus Flap versus Modified Pectoral Reconstruction

    Sternotomy Wounds: Rectus Flap versus Modified Pectoral Reconstruction

    Davison, Steven P.; Clemens, Mark W.; Armstrong, Deana; Newton, Ernest D.; Swartz, William Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 120(4):929-934, September 15, 2007.

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  • Article: Modified Circumferential Torsoplasty For The Massive-weight-loss Patient

    Modified Circumferential Torsoplasty For The Massive-weight-loss Patient

    Annals of Plastic Surgery October 2007

    “Obesity is an increasing national public health issue that has reached epidemic proportions over the past several decades.”

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  • Article: P59: One-Stage Abdominal Wall Herniorrhaphy and Body Contouring in the Morbidly Obese Patient

    P59: One-Stage Abdominal Wall Herniorrhaphy and Body Contouring in the Morbidly Obese Patient

    Davison, Steven P.; Parikh, Pranay M.; Jacobson, Jeffrey M.; Iorio, Matthew L.; Kalan, Mohammed Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 118(4):140, September 15, 2006.

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  • Article: Keloid Pathogenesis And Treatment

    Keloid Pathogenesis And Treatment

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons January 2006

    “Keloidal scarring in one of the most frustrating clinical problems in wound healing.”

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  • Article: Ineffective Treatment of Keloids with Interferon Alpha-2b

    Ineffective Treatment of Keloids with Interferon Alpha-2b

    Davison, Steven P.; Mess, Sarah; Kauffman, Lisa C.; Al-Attar, Ali Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 117(1):247-252, January 2006.

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  • Article: Keloid Pathogenesis and Treatment

    Keloid Pathogenesis and Treatment

    Al-Attar, Ali; Mess, Sarah; Thomassen, John Michael; Kauffman, C Lisa; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 117(1):286-300, January 2006.

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  • Cover: Seminars in Plastic Surgery

    Seminars in Plastic Surgery

    August 2004. New Trends in Reduction and Mastopexy

  • Article: Aesthetic Subunits of the Breast

    Vascularized Rib for Facial Reconstruction

    Davison, Steven P.; Boehmler, James H.; Ganz, Jason C.; Davidson, Bruce Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 114(1):15-20, July 2004.

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  • Article: Simultaneous Breast Augmentation With Periareolar Mastopexy

    Simultaneous Breast Augmentation With Periareolar Mastopexy

    Seminars in Plastic Surgery Number 3 2004

    “Augmentaion of the breast with simultaneous mastopexy is not a new concept.”

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  • Article: Superomedial Pedicle Reduction With Short Scar

    Superomedial Pedicle Reduction With Short Scar

    Seminars in Plastic Surgery Number 3 2004

    “This article in included in Seminars in Plastic Surgery as it combines two current ideas to deduce scar techniques in breast reduction highlighted in this issue.”

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  • Article: Aesthetic Subunits of the Breast

    Aesthetic Subunits of the Breast

    Spear, Scott L.; Davison, Steven P. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 112(2):440-447, August 2003.

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  • Article: A Satisfied Doctor

    A Satisfied Doctor

    The Physician’s Resource Nov 2002

    I recently read an article in this section of Unique Opportunities entitled “career Disenchantment. The writer discussed how high cost of education and stress of the medical practice

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  • Article: “Ear, Reconstruction and Salvage,”

    “Ear, Reconstruction and Salvage,” Davison SP, Thomassen JM eMedicine . July 2002.

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  • Article: Efficacy Of Intralesional 5-flurouracil And Triamcinolone In The Treatment Of Keliods

    Efficacy Of Intralesional 5-flurouracil And Triamcinolone In The Treatment Of Keliods

    Aesthetic Surgery Journal April 2001

    “The pathogenesis of keloids remains controversial. Although there is a lack of consensus about an ideal standard therapy.”

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  • Article: The Zones Of Adherence: Role In Minimizing And Preventing Contour Deformities In Liposuction

    The Zones Of Adherence: Role In Minimizing And Preventing Contour Deformities In Liposuction

    Zones of Adherence May 2001

    “True body sculpting demands a three-dimensional artistic understanding of the anatomic and surgical adipose layers of the central truck when performing circumferential liposuction.”

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  • Article: CPT Coding: It’s All in the Modifiers

    CPT Coding: It’s All in the Modifiers

    June 2000 Review of Ophthalmology

    Getting a fair reimbursement for your services can be a challenge, when the myriad of codes and coding procedures are taken into account.

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  • Article: Operative Techniques in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Operative Techniques in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Published by W.B. Saunders, 2000.

  • Article: The Extended Clitoral-U Suspension and Unhooding

    The Extended Clitoral-U Suspension and Unhooding

    Labiaplasty with clitoral unhooding is becoming a more common procedure.

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  • Self

    What Would You Do If You Found Out You Had The Breast Cancer Gene Mutation?

    “There have been so many cancer deaths in my family. I don’t want to be added to that statistic.”—Jennifer Davis

    Four generations of women in my family had breast and/or ovarian cancer. My mother had breast cancer at 49. My grandmother battled ovarian cancer twice and passed away when I was 12.

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Dr. Davison at Cooley's Rally For The CureCooley's Rally For The Cure Attendees

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

We would like to express our gratitude to our patients who helped support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the month of October, Davinci Plastic Surgery contributed a portion of the proceeds from cosmetic procedures to Cooley’s Rally For The Cure. A total of $2,300 was raised for the Cooley’s organization. The Davinci staff all attended the 3rd Cooley’s Rally for the Cure event held on October 10, 2011 and Dr. Davison presented the donation to Nancy and Chris Cooley. Thank you!

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