The following is a list of the most recent papers, scientific posters and panel participations  in which  Drs Mentz, Patronella, Newall and Ruiz-Razura from the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) have  presented at the different aesthetic plastic surgery meetings worldwide. In addition you will find their most recent publications:

A) Papers, posters and panel participations:

1.- “Results with  the Use of Reconstituted Botox in the Face: A Clinical and Research Correlation.” Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Patronella C., Newall, G. Chilean Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. LXXVI Annual International Meeting. November 23-25, 2003. Vina del Mar, Chile .

2.- “Endoscopic Brow Lift for Facial Rejuvenation” Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. XXXV National Congress and International Course.  February 18-21, 2004. Monterrey, Mexico .

 3.- “Surgical Considerations in  the Mid Face Lift”  Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella G. and Newall G. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. XXXV National Congress and International Course. February 18-21,  2004. Monterrey, Mexico .

 4.- “Experience with Added Procedures in Combination with an Abdominoplasty and or Body Lift” Patronella,C., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., and Mentz, H. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2004. April 15-21, 2004. Vancouver, Canada .

 5.- “Measurements of SMAS Movement with and without Zigomaticus Major Muscle Release” Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Newall,G., American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2004. April 15-21, 2004. Vancouver, Canada
 
 6.- “The Use of a Marcaine Pump for the Control of Postoperative Pain in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.”  Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2004. April 15-21, 2004. Vancouver, Canada

 7.- “ High Risk Liposuction: Preoperative Considerations and Management”.
 Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Mentz H. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2004. April 15-21, 2004. Vancouver, Canada

 8.-  “Gynecomastia: Breast Tissue Removal Through a Single Puncture Incision”
Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2004. April 15-21, 2004. Vancouver, Canada .

 9.- “Minimal Invasive Treatment for Gynecomastia” Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella, C. International Symposium on Breast Surgery. Argentinan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery & The Plastic Surgery Society of Buenos Aires . June 25-26, 2004. Buenos Aires,  Argentina .

10.- "Considerations in Breast Augmentation with the use of saline filled Implants: Advantages and Disadvantages” Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H, Newall G., Patronella, C. International Symposium on Breast Surgery. Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of Argentina & The Plastic Surgery Society of Buenos Aires . June 25-26, 2004. Buenos Aires, Argentina .

11.- “The Group Practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the New Millenium” Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Newall, G. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Plastic Surgery Service in Honor of Dr Fernando Ortiz Monasterio.  Hospital General de Mexico and the Mexican Association of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. August 5-7, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico.

12.- “Accreditation and Safety Guidelines for Ambulatory Aesthetic  Surgery: The ACPS Experience”. Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Newall, G. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Plastic Surgery Service in Honor of Dr Fernando Ortiz Monasterio.  Hospital General de Mexico and the Mexican Association of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. August 5-7, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico.

13.- “Current concepts in Breast Augmentation : Saline vs Silicone Gel Filled Implants”. Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz, H., Newall, G.,Patronella C.International Course in Breast Surgery. Hospital Angeles Metropolitano. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. August 9-11, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico .

14.-“Minimal Invasive Technique for the Correction  of Gynecomastia.” Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G. and Patronella C. International Course in Breast Surgery. Hospital Angeles Metropolitano.Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.August 9-11, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico .

15.-“Guidelines for the Creation and Organization of an Aesthetic Surgery Center Group Practice” Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C.., Mentz A., Newall, A. XIII International Annual Course. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

16.- “Suction Assisted Lipectomy: The high risk patient” Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Mentz H. XIII International Annual Meeting. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

17.- “ Gynecomastia: A new approach to an old problem” Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Newall, G.XIII International Annual Meeting. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

18.- “The Use of Regional Infusion Pumps for Pain Management in Abdominoplasty”. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Newall, G.XIII International Annual Meeting. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

 19.- “Surgical Rejuvenation of  the Middle Third of the Face”  Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura, A., Newall, G., Patronella C. XIII International Annual Meeting. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

 20.- “Measuring the SMAS Movement in Vertical Face Lifts”. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C. Newall, G.XIII International Annual Meeting. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

 21.- “Experience with Multiple Added Procedures in Combination with an Abdominoplasty and or Body Lift” Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., Mentz H. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston,Texas .

 22.- “ Experience with High Risk Liposuction: Preoperative Considerations and Management” Newall, G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz, H., Patronella, C.The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

23.- “ Use of a Marcaine Pump for the Control of Postoperative Pain in Abdominal Wall  Reconstruction”. Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C.The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

24.- “ Gynecomastia: Breast Tissue Removal Through a Single Puncture Incision”. Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G. and Patronella C. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

25.- “The Use of Cultured Fibroblasts for Facial Rejuvenation” Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G. and Patronella C. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas.

26.- “Measurement of SMAS Movement with and without Zigomaticus Major Muscle Release”.Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G. and Patronella C. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

27.- Panel: Breakfast with the experts: “ Facial Rejuvenation: Results of measuring SMAS  movements before and after Zigomaticus Mayor Muscle Release” Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Newall, G., and Patronella C. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

28.- Panel: Breakfast with the experts: “Facial Rejuvenation: Surgical Approach to the Aging mMid Face”  Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic. Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

29.- Panel –Breakfast with the experts: “ Body Contouring:  The Athletic Abdomen” Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Patronella C. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

30.- Panel- Breakfast with the experts: “ Body Contouring: Advantages of Combining Liposuction with Abdominal and Body Lifting Procedures” Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz A., Newall, G. The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas .

 31.- “Evaluating two methods of SMAS release during  Rhytidectomy” Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C. Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. Barton Creek Resort. September 10-12, 2004. Austin, TX .

 32.- "Clinical Pearls Panel: Regional Infusion Pumps for Post Abdominoplasty Pain". Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Newall G. and Patronella C. Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. Barton Creek Resort. September 10-12, 2004. Austin, TX .

33.- “Soft Tissue Fillers: Cultured Fibroblasts for Facial Rejuvenation” Mentz H, Ruiz-Razura A, Newall, G. and Patronella C. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Annual Meeting. Plastic Surgery 2004. October 9-13, 2004. Philadelphia , PA.

34.- “Use of an Infusion Pump for the Control of Postoperative Pain in Abdominal Reconstruction". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Annual Meeting. Plastic Surgery 2004. October 9-13, 2004. Philadelphia , PA.

35.- “Liposculpturing the Athletic Abdomen: The Six Pack Procedure” - Key note address. Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Patronella C. Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada . American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. October 11, 2004. Philadelphia, PA.

36.- “Clinical Experience with Autologous Cultured Fibroblasts to Correct Soft Tissue Defects”.  Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C.Third International Congress of the Spanish Society for Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 5-7, 2004. Valencia , Spain .
 
37.- “Aesthetic Surgery Group Practice in the United States: The ACPS Experience” Patronella, C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Newall G . Third International Congress of the Spanish Society for Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 5-7, 2004.  Valencia , Spain .

 38.- “Surgical Considerations to Body Contouring: The Athletic Abdomen” Newall, G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Patronella C. Third International Congress of the Spanish Society for Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 5-7, 2004.Valencia, Spain.

39.- "Clinical Experience with Autologous Fibrobalsts for the Correction of Facial Soft Tissue Defects". Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

40.- "Liposculpture for the Athletic Male " . Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Patronella C.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

41.- "Facial Soft Tissue Filling with Autologous Fibroblasts".Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

42.- "A Five Year Experience with Added Procedures in Conjunction with an Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Body Lift" Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H, Newall G. The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

43.- "Long Term Use of Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Facial Skeletal Defects". Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

44.-"Phase Two Results after 12 months  with Cultured Fibroblasts for Facial Rejuvenation" Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

45.- "Advantages of Combining Liposuction with Abdominal and Body Lift Procedures" (Video)Patronella C.,K. and Ruiz-Razura A., The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

46.-"Myths and Reality of Todays Aesthetic Surgery Group Practice: Personal Considerations". Keynote Lecture . Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Mentz H, and Newall, G. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

47.-"Clinical Results After 12 months of Cultured Fibroblasts Injections to Treat the Aging Face". Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

48.- "Calcium Hydrxyapatite as a Facial Soft Tissue Filler " Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

49.- "Pain Management in Body Contouring Surgery: Regional Infusion Pumps" Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

50.- "State of the Art in Liposculpture: Abdominal Etching" Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H. and Patronella C.National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

51.-"In Search of Excellence in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery" Key Note Address.
Ruiz-Razura, A.,  Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

52.- "Soft Tissue Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation: What's Best and How long it lasts?" Ruiz-Razura, A., Mentz A., Newall, G., Patronella C.,  Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

53.- "Comparative Analysis of Regional Infusion Pain Pumps for Body Contouring Surgery". Mentz H, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G and Patronella C.  Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

54.- "New Frontiers in Liposuction: The Pectoral Etching " Mentz, Ruiz-Razura, A., Newall, G and Patronella C.,  Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

55.-"Panel Discussion on Aesthetic Surgery of the Breast". Ruiz-Razura A., The 9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

56.- "Refinements  in Liposuction and Body Contouring Surgery ". Patronella, C., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G and Mentz H., the 9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

57.- "Microspheres of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for the Correction of Facial Defects" Mentz H A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G and Patronella C. The  9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

58.- "A Non Narcotic Post Operative Pain Management for Abdominoplasty". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G and Patronella C. The  9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

59.- " A Comprehensive Program to Enhance Surgical Education in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery". Boynton J., Ruiz-Razura A., Cronin E., 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Association. April 4-9, 2005 . Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

60.-"One Year Follow Up with the Use of Cultured Fibroblasts for Facial Rejuvenation" . Mentz H. ,Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C., The Aesthetic Meeting 2005. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. April 28-May 4, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

61.- "Regional Infusion Pumps in Aesthetic Surgery: Pain Management After Abdominoplasty". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C.,The Aesthetic Meeting 2005. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. April 28-May 4, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

62.- " Facial Rejuvenation: Surgical Considerations with Soft Tissue Fillers". Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. XXXVI International Congress. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. May 17-21, 2005. Veracruz, Mexico

63.- "Pectoabdominal Refinements in Liposculpture" Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. XXXVI International Congress. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. May 17-21, 2005. Veracruz, Mexico.

64.- "Post Abdominal Pain Management with Different Regional Infusion Pumps ". Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. XXXVI International Congress. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. May 17-21, 2005. Veracruz, Mexico

65.- "Panel on Current Trends in Aesthetic Surgery of the Face". Ruiz-Razura A., First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

66.- "Long Term Results with the Use of Autologous Fibrobalsts for Soft Tissue Augmentation in Facial Rejuvenation". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C., First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

67.- "The Six Pak abdominal etching Technique (Video)" .Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Patronella C. First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

68.- "Improvements in Managing Post Operative Pain in Body Contouring Surgery". Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C. First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

69.- "Panel on Liposuction and Body Contouring Surgery". Ruiz-Razura A., First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

70.-"Cacium Hydroxylapatite for Fine Facial and Cranial  Defects".Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., and Newall G. First Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

71.- "Technical Considerations Between Power Assisted and Conventional Liposuction Hand Held Devices" . Mentz,H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C. and Newall G., 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

72.- " Refinements in Liposculpturing: The Athletic Chest" . Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C. 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

73.-" The Need for a Structured Clinical Research Unit Within a Large Aesthetic Surgery Group Practice". Ruiz-Razura A., 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

74.-" Improved Pain Management with Regional Infusion Pumps for Body Contouring Surgery". Mentz,H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall C. and Patronella C., 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

75.-"Long trem Results with Calcium Hydroxylapatite for the Correction of Facial Skeletal Defects". Mentz H.A., and Ruiz-Razura A., 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th- September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

76.-"The Delivery of Pain Medication with Regional Infusion Pumps in Body Contouring Surgery".Mentz, H. A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C.K., Plastic Surgery 2005 Poster Session. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. September 24-28, 2005. Chicago, Illinois.

77.- "Rhytidectomy: Early Recovery with the Use of Limited Skin and Extended SMAS Dissection.
Newall,G. and Ruiz-Razura A. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. October 21-23,2005. Westin La Cantera. San Antonio, TX.

78.- "Refinements in Liposculpture: Pectoral Etching". Mentz H.A., and Ruiz-Razura A., Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. October 21-23,2005. Westin La Cantera. San Antonio, TX.

79.-"A Five Year Experience with Added Procedures in Combination with an Abdominoplasty"
Patronella C.K., and Ruiz-Razura A., Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. October 21-23,2005. Westin La Cantera. San Antonio, TX.

80.-"Aesthetic Surgical Options  in the Antiaging Process".  Panel Coordinator: Ruiz-Razura,  A. European Antiaging International Congress  and the Spanish Society of Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 24-27, 2005. Sevilla, Spain.

81.-"Safety and Efficaccy in One Stage Body Contouring Surgery in Antiaging High Risk Patients". Patronella C. and Ruiz-Razura A. European Antiaging International Congress  and the Spanish Society of Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 24-27, 2005. Sevilla, Spain.

82.- "Unique Uses of Radiesse in the Antiaging Process". Mentz H. and Ruiz-Razura A., European Antiaging International Congress  and the Spanish Society of Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 24-27, 2005. Sevilla, Spain.

83.-"Body Contouring and Liposculpture in Men" Mentz H., and Ruiz-Razura A. European Antiaging International Congress  and the Spanish Society of Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 24-27, 2005. Sevilla, Spain.

84.-"Advantages and Disadvantages of  Hand Held Liposuction Devices: Power Assisted Versus Traditional Method". Mentz H. and Ruiz-Razura A., European Antiaging International Congress  and the Spanish Society of Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 24-27, 2005. Sevilla, Spain.

85.-"Liposculpturing the Athletic Male Patient" Mentz. H. and Ruiz-Razura A.,. Pan Pacific Surgical Association 27th Congress. January 14-16, 2006. Honolulu, Hawaii.

86.-"Safe and Consistent Results in One Stage Body Lift Surgery". Patronella C.K., Ruiz-Razura, A., Pan Pacific Surgical Association 27th Congress. January 14-16, 2006. Honolulu, Hawaii. 

87.- "Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Abdominoplasty , Large Volume Liposuction and Body Contouring Surgery ". Newall, G. and  Ruiz-Razura A., Pan Pacific Surgical Association 27th Congress. January 14-16, 2006. Honolulu, Hawaii.

88.-"Postoperative Management in Large Volume Liposuction ". Newall, G. and Ruiz-Razura A.,  Guatemalan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.  X National Congress. February 2-5, 2006. Tikal, Guatemala.

89.- "Combining Liposuction and Large Volumen Liposuction as an Alternative to Body Lift Surgery". Newall, G., and Ruiz-Razura A., Guatemalan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.  X National Congress. February 2-5, 2006. Tikal, Guatemala.

90.- "Abdominal Etching: Essential and Modified". Newall, G. ,Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H.A.. Guatemalan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.  X National Congress. February 2-5, 2006. Tikal, Guatemala.

91.- "Pec Etching: Augmentation and Definition of the Toracic Musculature in the male patient". Iberian LatinAmerican Federation of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  Mentz H. A., Ruiz-Razura A., XVI Congress. Buenos Aires, Argentina. March 28-April 1, 2006.

92.- "A postoperative regimen to prevent thomboembolism in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery High Risk Cases".  Newal G., Ruiz-Razura A., Iberian LatinAmerican Federation of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. XVI Congress. Buenos Aires, Argentina. March 28-April 1, 2006.

93.- "Evaluating PAL and Traditional Hand Held Liposuction Devices". Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Iberian LatinAmerican Federation of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. XVI Congress. Buenos Aires, Argentina. March 28-April 1, 2006.

94.- "Reconstruction of the Bras Strap Defect with Autologous Fat". Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Iberian LatinAmerican Federation of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. XVI Congress. Buenos Aires, Argentina. March 28-April 1, 2006.

95.-"Prevention of Thromboembolism in Large Volume Liposuction and Body Contouring Surgery: Experience with 300 Consecutive Cases in 3 years".  Newall, G., Ruiz-Razura A., The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FLA. April 20-26, 2006.

96.- "Personal Considerations with One Stage Body Lift Surgery". Patronella C. K., Ruiz-Razura A., Monthly meeting of the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons. May 4, 2006.

97.- "Male Liposculpture and Body Contouring: The Athletic Etching". Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., The 18th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. August 1-5, 2006.

98.- " Faster Recovery in Rhytidectomy with a Limited Skin and Extended SMAS Dissection". Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., The 18th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. August 1-5, 2006.

B)  MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

1.- "Precautions to ensure safe one stage abdominoplasty in combination with body-contouring procedures". Patronella C.K., Ruiz-Razura A.,  Mentz H.A., Newall G., Plastic Surgery Products. Ascend Media Pub. Pgs. 26- 32, April 2006.

2.-" A retrospective study on the use of a low molecular weight heparin for thromboembolism prophylaxis in large volume liposuction and body contouring procedures" Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H.A., Patronella C.K., Ibarra F.R., and Zarak A., Aesth. Plast. Surg. 30: 86-95, 2006.

3.-"Are cosmetic surgery procedures as safe as they can be ? Taylor D.,  and contributions by Mentz H.A., and Ruiz-Razura,A.,  Outpatient Surgery Magazine . June 2005.

 4.- "Facelift: Measurements of superficial muscular aponeurotic system advancement with and without zigomaticus major muscle release". Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newal G., and Patronella C.  Aesth. Plast.  Surg. 29 : 353-362, 2005. 

5.- "The use of a regional infusion pump for the control of postoperative pain after an abdominoplasty" Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C.,  Aesth. Plast.  Surg.  29:415-421, 2005.

6.-"The beauty of fat".  Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Plastic Surgery Products. Ascend Media Pub. Pgs 32-37, June 2005.

7- "Action packed-for men only: Body contouring for the athlete". Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. Plastic Surgery Products. Ascend Media Pub. Pgs 26-32, December 2004.

8.- "Thromboembolism and Body Sculpting: a special report" . Hilton L., Newall G. and Ruiz-Razura A., Cosmetic Surgery Times. May 2006.