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Plastic surgery on identical twins.

W Mühlbauer1

  • 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Burn Center, Klinikum Bogenhausen, München, Germany.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1991
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Plastic surgery on identical twins requires special considerations for surgeons. Despite increased demands, gratifying results were achieved in four pairs of twins undergoing various cosmetic procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Twin Studies
  • Cosmetic Procedures

Background:

  • Identical twins present unique challenges in plastic surgery due to their shared genetics.
  • Preoperative assessment must consider phenotypic identity, twin behavior, interdependence, and individual expectations.
  • Surgical planning must address operative strategy (simultaneous vs. sequential) and potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the special considerations and outcomes of performing plastic surgery on identical twins.
  • To evaluate the impact of surgical procedures on the appearance and interdependence of identical twins.

Main Methods:

  • Case series involving four pairs of identical female twins.
  • Procedures included rhinoplasties, rhytidectomies, augmentation mammaplasties, and trochanteric liposuction.

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  • Detailed consideration of preoperative identity, twin dynamics, operative strategy, and postoperative results.

    • Main Results:

    • Performing plastic surgery on identical twins necessitates heightened attention to counseling, operative technique, and surgeon responsibility.
    • The extent of preoperative identity and postoperative similarity requires careful management.
    • Despite increased demands, the surgical outcomes were gratifying.

    Conclusions:

    • Plastic surgery on identical twins is feasible and can yield satisfactory results.
    • Surgeons must navigate unique challenges related to twin psychology and surgical precision.
    • Further research could explore long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction in this specific population.