Director: Jorge de la Torre, MD
Established: 2001
The
purpose of the Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics it to serve as a
multidisciplinary center of excellence in the field of aesthetic surgery. This multidisciplinary, comprehensive
approach to plastic surgery unites an integrated group of UAB physicians
committed to critically evaluating new technologies and applications for
aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, while providing a full range of services
to an expanding patient base. The Center
currently has seven appointed faculty representing two departments within the
Center Services
The
Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics allows for the sharing of facilities
and clinical expertise. It provides care
for patients in an out-patient setting and allows for the development of new
techniques and technology for aesthetic surgery. Patients are seen at The Kirklin Clinic or at
the
Center Research
As the population continues to age, aesthetic surgery will be performed at a growing rate. In order to improve outcomes and safety, it is necessary to develop standardized evaluation of patients. By creating a multidisciplinary aesthetic surgery center, critical assessment of current and emerging technologies is possible. New techniques and applications have been developed to improve patient care in an area that will continue to grow and evolve at a rapid rate.
The
Center works directly with bioengineering to develop and use state-of-the-art
quantitative assessment techniques. With
the establishment of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Center for
Advanced Surgical Aesthetics is working to develop new technologies to apply
specifically to aesthetic surgery and more broadly to plastic surgery. This development will aid in objectively evaluating
patients who are undergoing aesthetic surgery in addition to monitoring and
decreasing the complication rate.
Training and Education
A key element of the Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics
is to provide critical analysis of patient outcomes and to educate clinical
practitioners. With the Division of
Plastic Surgery, the Center also participates in training four residents and two
fellows. In the spring of 2003, the
Center offered a UAB Honors Program
entitled “The Biology of Beauty and The Role of Aesthetics in Health.” In addition, a post-graduate clinical course
is in development for spring 2004.
Additional Information
Below is a partial list of recent publications and presentations:
PUBLICATIONS:
1.
de la Torre
JI, Vásconez LO: Mastopexy. EMedicine Journal: Plastic Surgery [serial online]. 2001. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/contents.htm
2.
Grant JH III, de la Torre JI: Breast reduction, central pedicle. EMedicine
Journal: Plastic Surgery [serial online]. 2001. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/contents.htm
3.
de la Torre JI, Martin SA, De Cordier
B, Vásconez LO: Secondary elevation of the midface; Plastic Surgical Forum, 2001;24
4.
Martin SA, de la Torre JI, Collawn
SS, Vásconez LO: Correcting chin ptosis;
Plastic Surgical Forum, 2001;24
5.
De Cordier B, de la Torre
JI, Al-Hakeem M, Rosdenberg
LZ, Gardner PG, Fix RJ, Vásconez VO: A retrospective
analysis of 400 endoscopic forehead lifts. Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery. 2002; 110:1558-1568.
6.
De Cordier B, de la Torre
JI, Al-Hakeem M, Rosdenberg
LZ, Gardner PG, Fix RJ, Vásconez VO: Elevation of the
midface: a review of results and complications.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2002;110:1526-36.
7.
de la Torre
JI, Martin SA, Vásconez LO: Suture suspension of the malar fat pad – An objective analysis. Aesthetic Surgery
Journal. 2002;22:446-50.
8.
Vásconez, LO, de
la Torre, JI: Fine-tuning the endobrow lift.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2002;22:69-71.
9.
de la Torre
JI, Martin SA,
10. de la Torre JI, Gardner PM, Rosenberg LZ, Vásconez LO. Re-elevation of the malar fat pad, review of cases and complications. Annals of
Plastic Surgery. 2003;5:1-5.
11. Robertson
JD, de la Torre JI, Gardner PM, Grant JH, Fix RJ, Vásconez
LO: Abdominoplasty repair of the abdominal hernia.
Ann Plastic Surg. (accepted, in press for 5/2003).
12. Vásconez LO, de la Torre JI.
Abdominoplasty. In: Plastic Surgery (eds. Mathes, SJ): Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002.
1.
de la Torre,
JI: Cosmetic Surgery in the Outpatient Setting; UAB Alumni Association Annual
Meeting; February, 2001.
2.
Moshyedi AK, de la Torre JI, Grant JH, Gardner PM, Vásconez LO. The medial
pedicle technique for large breast reductions.
3.
Ray PD. Liposuction Derived Stem Cells. UAB, Division
of Plastic Surgery, 2002.
4.
Moshyedi AK, de la Torre JI, Grant JH, Gardner PM, Vásconez LO. The medial
pedicle technique for large breast reductions. Plastic Surgery Senior Residents
Conference; Seattle, Wa., 2002.
5.
Anastasatos JM, Vásconez LO. Review of aesthetic nasoplasties using allograft materials. American Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons;
6.
de la Torre JI, Martin SA, De Cordier
B, Al-Hakeem M, Fix RJ, Vásconez
LO: Re-Elevation of The Malar Fat Pad, Review of
Cases and Complications; Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeons, Annual Meeting; Hilton Head, South Carolina, 2002.
7.
de la Torre JI, Martin SA, De Cordier
B, Al-Hakeem M Collawn SS, Vásconez LO: Aesthetic ptosis
correction in conjunction with facial aesthetic surgery. Southeastern Society
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Annual Meeting; Hilton Head,
8.
de la Torre
JI, Martin SA,
9.
de la Torre
JI, Vásconez LO: Facial Rejuvenation: The Central
Third of the Face; Alabama Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons,
Annual Meeting;
10.
de la Torre
JI, Rosenberg LZ, Fix RJ, Vásconez,
LO. Re-suspension of the Malar Fat Pad Abstract
Submission. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting 2003
11. de la Torre JI, Robertson JD, Gardner PM, Fix RJ, Vásconez, LO. The Abdominoplasty Hernia Repair. Abstract Submission. American
Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting,
12. Robertson JD, de la Torre JI, Moshyedi AK, Grant JH, Gardner PM, Fix RJ, Vásconez LO. The medial
pedicle technique for large breast reductions. Southeastern Society of
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Annual Meeting,
13. Rosdenberg LZ, de la Torre JI, De Cordier B, Al-Hakeem M, Gardner
PG, Fix RJ, Vásconez LO: Secondary elevation of the midface for rejuvenation. Southeastern Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgeons, Annual Meeting,
14. Anastasatos JM, Ahumada
LA, de la Torre JI, Fix RJ, Vásconez
LO. Nasoplasties with grafts. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeons, Annual Meeting,
For
additional information:
Director: Jorge de la Torre, MD
Email: jdlt@uab.edu
Phone: 205-934-2307
Approved
by: Jorge de la Torre, MD, Director
Date: May 19, 2006 (Update
requested)
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