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Pain Reduction Using Ropivacaine in Tumescent Solution following Lipoaspiration

Pain Reduction Using Ropivacaine in Tumescent Solution following Lipoaspiration

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Book Chapter Titled

Book Chapter Titled "Minimizing Scars in Mastopexy" in the book "Managing Common and Uncommon Complications of Aesthetic Breast Surgery"

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Alopecia Areata Treated with Advanced Platelet-rich Fibrin Using Micronization

Alopecia Areata Treated with Advanced Platelet-rich Fibrin Using Micronization

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Free Nipple Graft Breast Reduction without a Vertical Incision

Free Nipple Graft Breast Reduction without a Vertical Incision

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Goldilocks Procedure without a Vertical Incision and a Comprehensive Literature Review

Goldilocks Procedure without a Vertical Incision and a Comprehensive Literature Review

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Cannula Size Effect on Stromal Vascular Content of Fat Grafts

Cannula Size Effect on Stromal Vascular Content of Fat Grafts

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Healing of Bilateral Areolar Complex Necrosis by Secondary Intension

Healing of Bilateral Areolar Complex Necrosis by Secondary Intension

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An Update on Tissue Contraction in Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using an Adjustable Implant Partially Filled With Air

An Update on Tissue Contraction in Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using an Adjustable Implant Partially Filled With Air

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Update on the Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Update on the Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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Fat Graft Size: Relationship Between Cannula and Needle Diameters

Fat Graft Size: Relationship Between Cannula and Needle Diameters

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Breast Reconstruction with Adjustable Implants

Breast Reconstruction with Adjustable Implants

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The Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive, Revision,
and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

The Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive, Revision, and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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Immediate Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction in Suboptimal Patients Using an Air-filled Spacer

Immediate Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction in Suboptimal Patients Using an Air-filled Spacer

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Rippling Associated with Pre-Pectoral Implant Based
Breast Reconstruction: A New Grading System

Rippling Associated with Pre-Pectoral Implant Based Breast Reconstruction: A New Grading System

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Prepectoral  implant-based  breast reconstruction:  a  joint consensus  guide from  UK, European and  USA  breast and  plastic reconstructive surgeons

Prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction: a joint consensus guide from UK, European and USA breast and plastic reconstructive surgeons

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Tissue Contraction—A New Paradigm in Breast Reconstruction

Tissue Contraction—A New Paradigm in Breast Reconstruction

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Aspiration of Periprosthetic Seromas Using the Blunt SeromasCath

Aspiration of Periprosthetic Seromas Using the Blunt SeromasCath

Postoperative swelling following prosthetic implant breast augmentation and reconstruction is not uncommon. Prompt diagnosis and targeted treatment are critical.

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The Impact of Animation Deformity on Quality of Life in Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction Patients

The Impact of Animation Deformity on Quality of Life in Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction Patients

Animation deformity after sub-pectoral breast implant placement has been documented; however, the actual prevalence and effect on patient quality of life has not been studied much.

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Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction: Correction of Animation Deformity.

Immediate Implant-based Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Using a Vertical Incision

Immediate Implant-based Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Using a Vertical Incision

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Dr. Becker Collaborates with Student on Breast Reconstruction Alternative

Dr. Becker Collaborates with Student on Breast Reconstruction Alternative

Papazian, N., Atiyeh, B., Becker, H. et al. Eur J Plast Surg (2015) 38: 291. doi:10.1007/s00238-015-1107-0

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Place implants prepectoral with vertical incision in immediate breast reconstruction

Place implants prepectoral with vertical incision in immediate breast reconstruction

Hilton Becker, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.

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Vertical Mastectomy Incision With One Stage Immediate Pre-Pectoral Reconstruction

Vertical Mastectomy Incision With One Stage Immediate Pre-Pectoral Reconstruction

Hilton Becker, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.

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Correcting Breast Implant Complications Using TIGR® Long-Term Synthetic Mesh

Correcting Breast Implant Complications Using TIGR® Long-Term Synthetic Mesh

Becker, H. Read the full story. Prime-journal.com May/June 2013.

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Discussion: Breast Augmentation Using the Spectrum Implant with Exteriorized Injection Domes

Discussion: Breast Augmentation Using the Spectrum Implant with Exteriorized Injection Domes

Discussion: Breast Augmentation Using the Spectrum Implant with Exteriorized Injection Domes Becker, H. Read the full story. July 2004.

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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Volume 37, Issue 5 (2013), Page 914-921 Contributes The Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive, Revision, and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Volume 37, Issue 5 (2013), Page 914-921 Contributes The Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive, Revision, and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Volume 37, Issue 5 (2013), Page 914-921 Contributes The Use of Synthetic Mesh in Reconstructive, Revision, and Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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Surgery of the Breast. 3rd edition. Dr. Becker contributes Chapter 30 One-stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Surgery of the Breast. 3rd edition. Dr. Becker contributes Chapter 30 One-stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Surgery of the Breast. 3rd edition. Dr. Becker contributes Chapter 30, One-stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction With Adjustable Implants.

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Dr. Becker interviewed for PSP magazine about Breast Reconstruction

Dr. Becker interviewed for PSP magazine about Breast Reconstruction

Hilton Becker, MD, FACS,

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Interview with Dr. Becker : Med Monthly Magazine, “Dr. Becker helps women look and feel their best

Interview with Dr. Becker : Med Monthly Magazine, “Dr. Becker helps women look and feel their best

Dr. Becker helps women look and feel their best Breast surgery inventor and innovator

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The Influence of Tension on Intrinsic Tendon Fibroplasia

The Influence of Tension on Intrinsic Tendon Fibroplasia

TIGR® Matrix is the subject of an exciting new White Paper examining its use in breast reconstruction and secondary procedures following prosthetic breast reconstruction or breast augmentation.

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Just Released: Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast

Just Released: Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast

Dr. Becker contributed Chapter 35: Adjustable Breast Implants for Asymmetry and Ptosis.

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A Prótese Inflável – Portuguese Magazine, about Dr. Becker’s adjustable Implant

A Prótese Inflável – Portuguese Magazine, about Dr. Becker’s adjustable Implant

Portuguese Magazine, Veja, Writes about Dr. Becker’s adjustable Implant, November 2010.

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Filling of Adjustable Breast Implants Beyond the Manufacturer Recommended Fill Volume

Filling of Adjustable Breast Implants Beyond the Manufacturer Recommended Fill Volume

H. Becker, H. Carlisle, J. Kay: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April, 2008.

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Comparison of Breast Implant Deflation for Mentor Anterior and Posterior Valve Designs in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Patients

Comparison of Breast Implant Deflation for Mentor Anterior and Posterior Valve Designs in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Patients

H. Becker, T. Mustoe, B. Levi, A. Rademaker, N. Fine: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April, 2008

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Augmentation Mastopexy Using Adjustable Implants With External Injection Domes

Augmentation Mastopexy Using Adjustable Implants With External Injection Domes

Becker, H.: Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 26(4);736-740, November/ December 2006.

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Nasal Augmentation with Calcium Hydroxylapatite in a Carrier-Based Gel

Nasal Augmentation with Calcium Hydroxylapatite in a Carrier-Based Gel

Hilton Becker, M.D. Boca Raton, Fla.

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Preliminary Results of Double Fixation in Endoscopic Forehead Lift

Preliminary Results of Double Fixation in Endoscopic Forehead Lift

Becker, H.: Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 26(4);472-474, July/ August 2006.

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Augmentation Mammaplasty: Expander Use

Augmentation Mammaplasty: Expander Use

Becker, H.

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One-stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction With Adjustable Implants

One-stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction With Adjustable Implants

Becker, H.

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Correction of Symmastia Using an Adjustable Implant

Correction of Symmastia Using an Adjustable Implant

Becker, Hilton M.D.; Shaw, Kevin E. M.D.; Kara, Mahmood M.D.: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 115(7);2124-2126, June 2005.

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Breast Augmentation Using the Spectrum® Implant with Exteriorized Injection Domes

Breast Augmentation Using the Spectrum® Implant with Exteriorized Injection Domes

Becker, H.: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, November 2004.

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Subareolar Mastopexy: Update

Subareolar Mastopexy: Update

Becker, H.: Aesthetic Surgery Journal, September/October 2003.

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The Dermal Overlap Subareolar Mastopexy: A Preliminary Report

The Dermal Overlap Subareolar Mastopexy: A Preliminary Report

Becker, H.: Aesthetic Surgery, September/October 2001.

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Adjustable Breast Implants Provide Postoperative Versatility

Adjustable Breast Implants Provide Postoperative Versatility

Becker, H.: Aesthetic Surgery Journal, July/August 2000.

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Using Hyaluronic Acid to Create a Fetal-Like Environment for In Vitro

Using Hyaluronic Acid to Create a Fetal-Like Environment for In Vitro

Shepard, S., Becker, H., and Hartmann, J.: Annuls of Plastic Surgery, Volume 36, Number 1, 1996; pp. 65-69.

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Treatment of Gynecomastia

Treatment of Gynecomastia

Becker, H.: Aesthetic Surgery, Fall 1994.

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Plastic Surgery Books and Publications By Hilton Becker MD

  • Daniela Macedo: A Protese Inflavel; um novo tipo de implante de silicone permite aumentar ou diminuir o volume da mama ao go to da paciente, apos. a cirurgia e sem voltar a mesa de operacao Veja; Portuguese Magazine, Nov, 2010
  • Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast Dr. Becker contributed CHAPTER 35 Adjustable Breast Implants for Asymmetry and Ptosis
  • T. Mustoe, B. Levi, A. Rademaker, N. Fine: Comparison of Breast Implant Deflation for Mentor Anterior and Posterior Valve Designs in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Patients. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April, 2008
  • H. Becker, H. Carlisle, J. Kay: Filling of Adjustable Breast Implants Beyond the Manufacturer Recommended Fill Volume. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April, 2008
  • Becker, H.: Implant input – Methods that enlist patient participation reduce breast surgery re-ops. Cosmetic Surgery Times – October, 2007
  • Becker, Hilton: What You Should Know About FDA Approval of Silicone Breast Implants. Boca Life – April, 2007
  • Becker, H: Augmentation Mastopexy Using Adjustable Implants With External Injection Domes. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 26(4);736-740, November/ December 2006
  • Becker, Hilton M.D.: Preliminary results of double fixation in endoscopic forehead lift. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 26(4);472-474, July/ August 2006.
  • Becker, H.: Augmentation Mammaplasty: Expander Use.
  • Becker, H.: One-stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction With Adjustable Implants.
  • Becker, H.: Use of the Adjustable Spectrum® Implant in aesthetic breast surgery. Innovations in Plastic Surgery 1:64-81, 2005.
  • Becker, Hilton M.D.; Shaw, Kevin E. M.D.; Kara, Mahmood M.D.: Correction of symmastia using an adjustable implant. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 115(7);2124-2126, June 2005.
  • Becker, H.: Lunch Hour Plastic Surgery. 2005.
  • Becker, H.: Breast reduction insurance denials. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 114(6):1687, November 2004.
  • Becker, H.: Breast augmentation using the Spectrum® Implant with exteriorized injection domes. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, November 2004.
  • Becker, H.: Subareolar Mastopexy: Update. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, September/October 2003.
  • Becker, H.: Indications for Adjustable Breast Implants. Plastic Surgery Products, May 2003.
  • Persoff, Myron, M. M.D.: Becker, Hilton M.D.: Choosing size for an augmentation mammaplasty. Plastic & Reconstrutive Surgery. 109(1):397, January 2002.
  • Becker, H.: The dermal overlap subareolar mastopexy: A preliminary report. Aesthetic Surgery, September/October 2001.
  • Becker, H.: Adjustable breast implants provide postoperative versatility. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, July/August 2000.
  • Becker, H.: The effect of betadine on silicone implants. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 105(4): 1570-1, December 2000.
  • Becker, H.: Prevention of capsular contracture. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 103, No. 6, May 1999.
  • Becker, H.: The intra-areolar incision for breast augmentation. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Volume 42, Number 1, January 1999.
  • Becker, H.: Breast surgeons develop technique for less scarring. Sun-Sentinel, August 2, 1997.
  • Becker, H.: What is Adequate Fill? Implications In Breast Implant Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 99(2):599, February 1997.
  • Becker, Hilton M.D., Becker, Lindi, B.A.: What are you putting on your skin? A plastic surgeon’s perspective on skin care products, cosmetic ingredients and treatments. 1997.
  • Becker, H.: Tissue Expansion. Rolf E. Nordstrom, M.D.; Breast expansion augmentation, p. 145; The expander mammary implant for breast reconstruction, p. 163, Hilton Becker, M.D., 1996.
  • Becker, H., Hartman, J.: Do saline breast implants harbor microbes? Annals of Plastic Surgery, Volume 36, Number 4, April 1996.
  • Becker, H.: The rhomboid-to-w flap. Encyclopedia of Flaps, p.779-782.
  • Shepard, S., Becker, H., and Hartmann, J.: Using hyaluronic acid to create a fetal-like environment for in vitro. Annuls of Plastic Surgery, Volume 36, Number 1, 1996; pp. 65-69.
  • Becker, H.: Treatment of Gynecomastia. Aesthetic Surgery, Fall 1994.
  • Becker, H.: Subdermal Liposuction to enhance skin contraction: A preliminary report. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 28, No. 5, May 1992.
  • Becker, H.: How they do it (Breast Augmentation). Procedures in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Text Book Chapter, June 1991.
  • Becker, H.: Cosmetics: Saving face at what price. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 26, No. 2, February 1991.
  • Becker, H.: The adjustable breast implant. Tenth International Congress of Plastic Surgery, Madrid, December 1990.
  • Becker, H., Prysi, Mark F.: Quantitative assessment of post-operative breast massage. Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, August 1990.
  • Becker, H.: A new suction cannula. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 25, No. 2, August 1990.
  • Becker, H., Hardy, M.: A constant tension dynamic splint. The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; July 1990.
  • Becker, H.: Cosmetics: Fact or Fiction. Journal of the Palm Beach County Medical Society, June 1990.
  • Becker, H., Prysi, Mark F.: A new technique for reconstructing Montgomery’s Tubercles. Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Vol. 86, No. 1, July 1990.
  • Becker, H.: The correction of breast ptosis with the expander mammary prosthesis. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 24, No. 6, June 1990.
  • Becker, H.: The treatment of gynecomastia without sharp excision. Annals of Plastic Surgery. Vol. 24, No. 4, April 1990.
  • Becker, H.: The expandable mammary implant: An update. Perspectives in Plastic Surgery, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1989.
  • Becker, H.: Expansion augmentation. Clinics in Plastic Surgery; Vol. 15, No. 4, October 1988. Pp. 587-593.
  • Becker H.: Treatment of capsular contracture with temporary over-expansion. Plastic Surgery Forum; October 1988.
  • Becker, H.: The Bevel. (Becker) technique for flexor tendon repair. The Hand, Vol. 3, September 1988.
  • Becker, H.: Nipple-areola reconstruction using intra dermal tattoo. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Vol. 81, No. 3, March 1988; pp. 450-453.
  • Becker, H.: The Expandable Mammary Implant. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, April 1987, pp. 631-637.
  • Becker, H.: The permanent tissue expander. Clinics in Plastic Surgery; Vol. 14, No. 3, July 1987. pp. 519-527.
  • Becker, H.: The permanent tissue expander. Clinics in Plastic Surgery; Vol. 14, No. 3, July 1987, pp. 10-13.
  • Becker, H.: Breast augmentation using the expander, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Vol. 14, No. 3, July 1987.
  • Becker, H., Maraist F.: Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy using a permanent tissue expander. Southern Medical Journal; Vol. 80, No.2, February 1987, pp. 154-160.
  • Becker, H., Grossman, J.A.I.: Reparation des tendons flechiseurs selon La technique in bissau de Becker, Traite de Chirurqie de la Main. Sous la direction de Raoul Tubiana Masson, Paris, pp. 205-209.
  • Becker, H.: Intra dermal tattoo of nipple-areola. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Vol. 77, No. 4, April 1986.
  • Becker, H.: Breast reconstruction by inflatable implant. Surgical Practice News, 5, #11, November 1984.
  • Becker, H.: The rhomboid-to-w flap 1985 Yearbook of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 256-2247.
  • Becker, H.: Breast reconstruction using an inflatable breast implant with detachable reservoir. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; 73, 678-683, 1984.
  • Graham, M.F., Becker H., Cohen, I.K., Merritt, W., and Diegelmann, R.F.: Intrinsic tendon healing: Documentation by in vitro studies. Orthop. Transact. (Abstract)
  • Becker, H., Graham, M.F., Cohen, I.K., Merritt, W., and Diegelmann, R.F.: Intrinsic tendon fibroplasia: Documentation by in vitro studies. J. Orthoped, Res. 3, 1984.
  • Becker, H.: The rhomboid-to-w flap. Annals of Plastic Surgery; 72, 735, 1983.
  • Becker, H., Cohen, I.K., and Diegelmann, R.F.: Breast Reconstruction after modified radical mastectomy. Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Abstracts. 2157:7, 1983.
  • Becker, H.: Paraffinoma as a complication of nasal packing. Letter to the Editor. Journal of the American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons; 72:735, 1983.
  • Becker, H.: Breast reconstruction following subcutaneous mastectomy using a delayed filling volume adjustable breast implant. Transaction 1983, VIII International Congress of Plastic Surgery, Montreal, Canada.
  • Becker, H.: Breast reconstruction using an inflatable breast implant with detachable reservoir. Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
  • Becker, H.: Recent Advances in Breast Reconstruction. Palm Beach County Medical, 1982.
  • Becker, H., Cohen, I. K., Scheflan, M.: Breast Reconstruction After Modified Radical Mastectomy. Southern Medical Journal, November 1982.
  • Becker, H., Diegelmann, R.F.: The influence of tension on intrinsic tendon fibroplasia. Orthopedic Review, 13, 65-71, 1984. Tendon cell proliferation in tissue culture. J. Hand Surgery; 6: 616-619, 1981
  • Becker, H., Graham, M.F., Cohen I.K., and Diegelmann, R.F.: Intrinsic tendon cell proliferation in tissue culture. The Journal of Hand Surgery; pp. 166-169, November 1981.
  • Chalt, L.A., Becker H., and Cort, A.: The Versatile Costal osteo-chondral graft in nasal reconstruction. British Journal of Plastic Surgery; 33, 179-184, 1980.
  • Becker, H.: The use of a new flap in the management of facial lesions. Plastic Surgical Forum; Vol. 11, pp. 198-200, 1979.
  • Becker, H., Davidoff, M.R.: The physical properties of suture materials as related to knot holding. South African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 15, No. 3, September 1979.
  • Becker, H.: The rhomboid-to-w technique for excision of some skin lesions and closure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Vol. 64; No. 4, 1979.
  • Becker, H.: The use of muscle flaps in the management of pressure sores. South African Journal of Surgery; Vol. 17, No. 2, June 1979.
  • Becker, H., Chalt, L.: Fibromatosis of the upper limb. Journal of Hand Surgery; Vol. 4, No. 3, May 1979.
  • Becker, H.: The distally based gluteus maximus flap. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 64, No. 5, May 1979.
  • Becker, H., Orak, F., and Dupouselle, E.: Early active motion following a beveled technique of flexor tendon repair. Report of 50 cases. Journal of Hand Surgery; Vol. 4, No. 5, 1979.
  • Becker H.: Primary repair of flexor tendons in the hand without immobilization: A preliminary report. The Hand; Vol. 10, No. 1, February 1978.
  • Becker, H., Maxwell, H.: Congenital amputation of the toes with reimplantation at the site of constriction band in the mid-calf. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 61, No. 2, February 1978.
  • Becker, H., Giraud, R.M.A.: Speech restoration by use of a temporary prosthetic valve following a caustic burn of the pharynx. Chlr. Plastica 4, 63-65, 1977.
  • Chalt, L.A., Fleming, T., and Becker, H.: Hallux-to-thumb transfer anastomosis, South African Medical Journal, Vol. 52, No. 3, September, 1977.
  • Becker, H., Davidoff, M.R.: Eliminating the gap in flexor tendon surgery – A new method suture. The Hand, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1977.
  • Becker, H.: Intra dermal tattoo of nipple-areola. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Vol. 77, No. 4, April 1986.
  • Becker, H. Vazquez OA., Markowitz MI.: Fat Graft Size: Relationship Between Cannula and Needle Diameters. Cureus Journal of Medical Science. 12(4): e7598. doi:10.7759/cureus.7598, April 09, 2020
  • Raghavan Vidya1, Isabel T Rubio2, Régis Resende Paulinelli3, Alberto Rancati4, Agnieszka Kolacinska-Voytkuv5, Marzia Salgarello6 and Hilton Becker: Should breast reconstruction and breast oncoplastic procedures be performed during the coronavirus pandemic?
  • Oscar A. Vazquez, Moses I. Markowitz, Hilton Becker, Corresponding author: Oscar A. Vazquez, ovazquez2017@health.fau.edu: Fat Graft Size: Relationship Between Cannula and Needle Diameters 1. Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA 2. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Michigan, USA

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