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Publications, Research, & Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Savetsky IL, Cohen JM, Matarasso A. Subcutaenous Lateral Temporal Lift. Clin Plast Surg. In press

Savetsky IL, Hamilton KL, Avashia YJ, Rohrich RJ. The Alar Equalization Suture for Nasal Tip Refinement. Plast Reconstr Surg. In press

Rodriguez A, Savetsky IL, Cohen J, Avashia YJ, Rohrich RJ, Rodriguez ED. Gender Considerations in Rhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. In press

Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Rohrich RJ. The Five Step Rhinoplasty Dead Space Closure Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Feb 3.

Rohrich RJ, Agrawal N, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. Defining the Mandibular Border Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Mar1:149(3):429e-432e.

Rohrich RJ, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. An Update on the Surgical Management of the Bulbous and Boxy Tip. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jan 1;149(1):25e-27e.

Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Rohrich RJ. Nasal Tip Shaping Finesse in Rhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Dec 1;148(6):1278-1279.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. Why Primary Rhinoplasty Fails. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Nov 1;148(5):1021-1027.

Salibian AA, Silva AK, Mundy LD, Patel A, Cho MJ, Frey JD, Savetsky IL, Rohrich RJ. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Nov 1;148(5):1159-1163.

Rohrich RJ, Cohen JM, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Chung KC. Evidence-Based Medicine in Plastic Surgery: From Then to Now. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Oct 1;148(4):645e-649e.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Agrawal N, Prada M, Stuzin JM. The Role of the Buccal Fat Pad in Facial Aesthetic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Aug 1;148(2):334-338.

Hamilton K, Kim R, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Maricevich R, Rohrich RJ. Social Media Guidelines for Young Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Programs. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Aug 1;148(2):459-465.

Savetsky IL, Cohen JM, Avashia YJ, Byrd HS. Revisiting Primary Otoplasty: Surgical Approach to the Prominent Ear. Plast Reconstr Surg. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul 1;148(1):28e-31e.

Rohrich RJ, Benkler M, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Current Concepts in Secondary Rhinoplasty for Unilateral Cleft Nasal Deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul 1;148(1):133-143.

Carson RW, Avashia YJ, Shammas RL, Savetsky IL, Rohrich RJ. Perioperative Approach to Reducing Hematoma During Rhytidectomy: What Does the Evidence Show? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jun 1;147(6):1297-1309.

Savetsky IL, Gabriel A, Rohrich RJ, Avashia YJ. Management of Patients with Textured Surface Breast Implants. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Apr 1;147(4):607e-612e.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. SMAS Advancement with Fat Enhacement (SAFE) Lift. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Feb 1;9(2):e3364.

Rohrich RJ, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Prediction of Facial Aging Using the Facial Fat Compartments. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jan 1;147(1S-2):38S-42S

Rohrich RJ, Carson RW, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Evidence Based Innovations Driving the Future of Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Jan 1;147(1):258-261

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Suszynski TM, Mohan R, Avashia YJ. Systematic Surgical Approach to Alar Base Surgery in Rhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Dec;146(6):1259-1267

Rohrich RJ, Agrawal N, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Chung KC. Understanding The P-Value. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Oct;146(4):939-940

Rohrich RJ, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Our Collective Responsibility in Battling the Opioid Crisis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Sep;146(3):713-715

Rohrich RJ, Agrawal N, Avashia Y, Savetsky IL. Safety in the Use of Fillers in Nasal Refinement. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Aug 18;8(8):e2820

Avashia YJ, Gabriel A, Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL. The Surgical Management of The Explant Patient: An Update on Options for Breast Contouring and Volume Restoration. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Nov;146(5):978-985

Rohrich RJ, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Cosmetic Surgery Safety: Putting the Scientific Data into Perspective. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Aug;146(2):295-299.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Cohen JM, Avashia YJ. Effective Treatment of Platysma Bands with Neurotoxin. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. June 23, 2020.

Chang D, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Rohrich RJ. A Safe, Modern Treatment of Rhinophyma: The 5-Step Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. June 23, 2020.

Savetsky IL, Cammarata MJ, Kantar RS, Diaz-Siso JR, Avashia YJ, Rohrich RJ, Saadeh PB. The Left-Handed Plastic Surgery Trainee: Perspectives and Recommendations. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. May 20, 2020.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. The Role of the Septal Extension Graft. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. May 26, 2020.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. The Five-Step Lower Blepharoplasty Technique Refined. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Jul; 8(7): e2717.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. Assessing Cosmetic Surgery Safety: The Evolving Data. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. May 13, 2020.

Boehm K, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL, Rohrich RJ. Laser Resurfacing: Safety and Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. April 29, 2020.

Savetsky IL, Matarasso A. Lateral Temporal Subcutanous Brow Lift – A Novel Technique and Systematic Review of the Literature. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. April 24, 2020.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ. Developing Consistency in Nasal Tip Shaping. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. April 10, 2020.

Rohrich RJ, Hamilton K, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. The COVID-19 Pandemic – Changing Lives and Lessons Learned. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. April 22, 2020.

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Savetsky EB, Avashia YJ. Why Social Media is Transforming Plastic Surgery. Indian J Plast Surg. Issue 01, 2020.

Savetsky IL, Aschen SZ, Salibian AA, Howard K, Lee Z, Frangos, SG, Thanik VD. A Novel Mangled Upper Extremity Injury Assessment Score. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019 September. 7(9):e2449.

Phillips, Brett T.; Calotta, Nicholas A.; Chung, Karen Y.; Janes, Lindsay E.; Lajevardi, Sepehr S.; Maan, Zeshaan N.; Nigro, Lauren C.; Savetsky, Ira L.; Shammas, Ronnie L.; Gosain, Arun K. Spotlight in Plastic Surgery: April 2019. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 April. 143(4):1278-1281.

Nores GD, Ly CL, Cuzzone DA, Kataru RP, Hespe GE, Torrisi JS, Huang JJ, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Nitti MD, Yu JZ, Rehal S, Mehrara BJ. CD4+-T cells are activated in regional lymph nodes and migrate to skin to initiate lymphedema. Nat Commun. 2018 May 17. PMID: 29773802

Nores GD, Ly CL, Savetsky IL, Kataru RP, Ghanta S, Hespe GE, Rockson SG, Mehrara BJ. T-regulatory cells mediate local immunosuppression in lymphedema. J Invest Dermatol. 2017 Jul 20. PMID: 28942366

Gardenier JC, Kataru RP, Hespe GE, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nores GD, Jowhar DK, Nitti MD, Schofield RC, Carlow DC, Mehrara BJ. Topical Tacrolimus for the treatment of secondary lymphedema. Nat Commun. 2017 Feb 10. PMID: 28186091

Gardenier JC, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nores GD, Dayan JJ, Chang D, Zampell J, Martínez-Corral I, Ortega S, Mehrara BJ. Diphtheria toxin-mediated ablation of lymphatic endothelial cell results in progressive lymphedema. JCI Insight. 2016 Sep 22. PMID: 27699240

Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Nores GD, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Dannenberg AJ, Mehrara BJ. Obesity-induced lymphatic dysfunction is reversible with weight loss. J Physiol. 2016 Sep 13. PMID: 27619475

Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Albano NJ, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Aschen SZ, Nitti MD, Mehrara BJ. Obesity but not high-fat diet impairs lymphatic function. Int J Obes. 2016 May 20. PMID: 27200507

Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Savetsky IL, Nores GD, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Gardenier JC, Zhou J, Yu JZ, Jones LW, Mehrara BJ. Exercise training improves obesity-related lymphatic dysfunction. J Physiol. 2016 Mar 2. PMID: 26931178

Torrisi JS, Hespe GE, Cuzzone DA, Savetsky IL, Nitti MD, Gardenier JC, Nores GD, Jowhar DK, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Inhibition of inflammation and iNOS improves lymphatic function in obesity. Sci Rep. 2016 Jan 22. PMID: 26796537

Savetsky IL, Albano NJ, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Nelson TS, Kataru RP, Dixon JB, Mehrara BJ. Lymphatic function regulates contact hypersensitivity dermatitis in obesity. J Invest Dermatol. 2015 Jul 15. PMID: 26176761

Savetsky IL, Ghanta S, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Hespe GE, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Th2 cytokines inhibit lymphangiogenesis. PLoS One. 2015 Jun 3;10(6)e0126908. PMID: 26039103

Ghanta S, Cuzzone DA, Torrisi JS, Albano NJ, Joseph WJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Chang, D, Zampell, J, Mehrara BJ. Regulation of Inflammation and Fibrosis by Macrophage in Lymphedema. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2015 May 1;308(9):H1065-77. PMID: 25724493

Torrisi JS, Joseph WJ, Ghanta S, Cuzzone DA, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Skoracki R, Chang D, Mehrara BJ. Lymphaticovenous bypass decreases pathologic changes in upper extremity breast cancer-related lymphedema.  Lymphat Res and Biol. 2015 Mar;13(1):46-53. PMID: 25521197Joseph WJ, Aschen S, Ghanta S, Cuzzone D, Albano N, Gardenier J, Savetsky I, Torrisi J, Mehrara BJ. Sterile Inflammation after Lymph Node Transfer Improves Lymphatic Function and Regeneration. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Jul;134(1):60-8. PMID: 25028818

Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Mehrara BJ. Obesity Increases Inflammation and Impairs lymphatic Function in a Mouse Model of Lymphedema.  Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 Jul 15;307(2):H165-72. PMID: 24858842

Cuzzone DA, Weitman ES, Albano NJ, Ghanta S, Savetsky IL, Gardenier J, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Bromberg JF, Olszewski WL, Rockson SG, Mehrara BJ. IL-6 Regulates Adipose Deposition and Homeostasis in Lymphedema. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 May 15;306(10):H1426-34. PMID: 24633552

Khalaileh A, Savetsky I, Adileh M, Elazary R, Abu-Gazala M, Abu Gazala S, Schlager, A, Rivkind A, Mintz Y. Robotic-Assisted Enucleation of a Large Lower Esophageal Leiomyoma and Review of Literature. Int J Med Robot. 2013 Sep;9(3):253-7. PMID: 23401224

Savetsky IL, Rabbani F, Singh K, Brady MS. Preperitoneal Repair of Inguinal Hernia at Open Radical Prostatectomy. Hernia. 2009 Oct; 13(5): 517-522. PMID: 19418012.

Book Chapters

Chaudory O, Savetsky IL, Matarasso A. Treatment of Facial Aging – Minimally Invasive. “Tips and Tricks in Plastic Surgery.” Thaller SR, Panthaki Z. Springer Publishing Company. 2021

Savetsky IL, Avashia YJ, Byrd HS. Otoplasty. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Agrawal N, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Buccal Fat Pad Excision. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Durand P. Filler Finesse: Cheeks. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Savetsky IL, Del Vechhio DA. Safe Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation: SSBA. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Ahmad J, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL. Alar Base Surgery. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Savetsky IL, Stuzin JM. Extended SMAS Technique. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Dayan E, Savetsky IL. Fat Grafting to the Face as an Isolated Procedure. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL. Filler Finesse: Nose. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL. The Rhinoplasty Consult. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL. Eyelids: Lower Blepharoplasty. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Durand P. Graduated Approach to Tip Projection. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL. Neck Bands. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Rodriguez, AM, Savetsky IL. The Consult: What To Know, What To Do, and When To Say “No!” “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Ahmad J, Savetsky IL. Revision Rhinoplasty. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Rohrich RJ, Savetsky EB, Savetsky IL. Social Media: The Do’s and Don’ts. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Savetsky IL, Steinbrech DS. Gynecomastia Excision with BodyBanking. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Savetsky IL, Steinbrech DS. High-Definition Abdominal Liposculpture with BodyBanking. “Masters of Cosmetic Surgery – The Video Atlas.” Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Afrooz PN. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2021

Savetsky IL, Steinbrech DS. Biceps Augmentation with Silicone Implant. “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Men.” Douglas Steinbrech, MD. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2019

Savetsky IL, Steinbrech DS. Triceps Augmentation with Silicone Implant. “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Men.” Douglas Steinbrech, MD. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2019.

Savetsky IL. Necklift. “Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery Q+A Companion.” Janis JE, Sinno S. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2018

Savetsky IL. Perioral Rejuvenation. “Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery Q+A Companion.” Janis JE, Sinno S. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2018

Savetsky IL. Gynecomastia. “Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery Q+A Companion.” Janis JE, Sinno S. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2018

Savetsky IL. Facial Analysis. “Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery Q+A Companion.” Janis JE, Sinno S. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2018

Savetsky IL. Nonablative Laser Resurfacing. “Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery Q+A Companion.” Janis JE, Sinno S. Thieme Medical Publishing Group. 2018

Savetsky IL, Rice TM. Current Evidence in Non-Surgical Fat Reduction. “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery.” Dover JS, Wulc AE, Branham GH, Furnas HJ, Matarasso A, and Tenenbaum M. Elsevier. 2018

Torrisi J, Savetsky IL, Gardenier J, Mehrara BJ. Lymphangiogenesis. “Lymphedema: Complete Medical and Surgical Treatment.” Peter C. Neligan. Saint Louis: Quality Medical Publishing. 2016.

Torrisi J, Savetsky IL, Gardenier J, Mehrara BJ, Michelini S, Amore M, Tapia L, Pattarone G, Mercado D, Gordon K, Mansour S, Ostergaard P. Embryology. “Lymphedema: Complete Medical and Surgical Treatment.” Peter C. Neligan. Saint Louis: Quality Medical Publishing. 2016.

Invited Moderator

Novel Approach to Buttock Augmentation: “Dual Plane” Technique with Solid Silicone Buttock Implants and Fat Transfer. Rolando Morales, MD. Practice Solutions Theater. The Aesthetic Meeting 2019. New Orleans, LA.

Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: What you need to know about an emerging malignancy. Mark W. Clemens, MD. Plastic Surgery the Meeting 2018. Chicago, IL.

Face Transplantation: Current State and Future Directions. Eduardo D Rodriguez, MD, DDS. NYU Langone Health. 2018. New York, NY.

Abstracts, Presentations & Posters

Savetsky IL. Achieving Consistent Alar Contour Aesthetics in Primary Rhinoplasty: The Use of Finesse Alar Contour Grafts. [Presentation]. In: The Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting: 2020 April 23, 2020; Las Vegas, NV.

Savetsky IL, Aschen, SZ, Salibian AA, Howard K, Lee Z, Mirrer J, Frangos SG, Thanik, VD. A Novel Mangled Upper Extremity Injury Assessment Score. [Poster]. In: The New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons: 2019 March 11, 2019; New York, NY.

Savetsky IL, Salibian AA, Frey JD, Stranix JT, Lee Z, Mirrer J, Frangos SG, Thanik, VD. Mangled upper extremity injuries: Trends in demographics, injury patterns and outcomes at a metropolitan level 1 trauma center. [Poster]. In: American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting: 2017 January 10-14, 2017; Waikoloa, Hawaii.

Hespe GE, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, García Nores GD, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Dannenberg, AJ, Mehrara BJ. Weight loss can reverse obesity-induced lymphatic dysfunction. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons 2016 Clinical Conference: 2016 October 16-20; Washington, DC.

Gardenier JC, Huang JJ, Hespe GE, García Nores GD, Yu JZ, Savetsky IL, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. A novel, transgenic, inducible murine model of scrotal lymphedema. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons 2016 Clinical Conference: 2016 October 16-20; Washington, DC.

García Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Kataru RP, Hespe GE, Huang JJ, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Nitti MD, Yu, JZ, Mehrara BJ. Development of lymphedema requires homing and differentiation of T cells. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons 2016 Clinical Conference: 2016 October 16-20; Washington, DC.

Hespe GE, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Garcia Nores GD, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Dannenberg AJ, Mehrara BJ. Weight loss can reverse obesity-induced lymphatic dysfunction. [Presentation]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 33rd Annual Meeting: 2016 October 14-16; Baltimore, MD.

Savetsky IL, Hespe GE, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Aschen SZ, Jowhar DK, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. T cells are the primary source of TGF- β1 in lymphedema. [Presentation – Clifford C. Snyder, MD – Past Chairman Award for Best Paper]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 61st Annual Meeting: 2016 May 19-22; New York, NY.

Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Savetsky IL, Garcia Nores GD, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Gardenier JC, Zhou J, Yu JZ, Huang JJ, Jones LW, Mehrara BJ. Aerobic exercise improves obesity-induced lymphatic dysfunction independent of weight loss. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 61st Annual Meeting: 2016 May 19-22; New York, NY.

Gardenier JC, Huang JJ, Kataru RP, Savetsky IL, Garcia Nores GD, Yu JZ, Hespe GE, Mehrara BJ. A novel, transgenic inducible model of scrotal lympedema. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 61st Annual Meeting: 2016 May 19-22; New York, NY.

Gardenier JC, Masand S, Hespe GE, Savetsky IL, Garcia Nores GD, Yu JZ, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Increasing indocyanine green fluorescence with organic solvents for experimental lymphangiography. [Poster]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 61st Annual Meeting: 2016 May 19-22; New York, NY.

Garcia Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Yu JZ, Huang JJ, Mehrara BJ. Obesity induced perilymphatic function impairs lymphatic function [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 61st Annual Meeting: 2016 May 19-22; New York, NY.

Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Hespe GE, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Jowhar DK, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of lymphedema. [Poster]. In: New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons: 2016 March 14; New York, NY.

Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Savetsky IL, García Nores GD, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Gardenier JC, Zhou, J, Yu, JZ, Huang JJ, Jones, LW, Mehrara BJ. Aerobic exercise improves obesity-induced lymphatic dysfunction independent of weight loss. [Poster]. In: Gordon Research Conference: Lymphatics: 2016 March 20-25; Ventura, CA.

Yu JZ, García Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Hespe GE, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Aschen SZ, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Obesity-induced perilymphatic inflammation is associated with lymphatic dysfunction. [Poster]. In: Gordon Research Conference: Lymphatics: 2016 March 20-25; Ventura, CA.

García Nores GD, Cuzzone, DA, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Yu JZ, Huang JJ, Kataru RP, Mehara BJ. Lymphedema development requires CD4+ cell homing. [Poster]. In: Gordon Research Conference: Lymphatics: 2016 March 20-25; Ventura, CA.

Huang JJ, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, García Nores GD, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Gardenier JC, Dannenberg AJ, Yu JZ, Mehrara BJ. Obesity-induced lymphatic dysfunction is reversible with weight loss. [Poster]. In: Gordon Research Conference: Lymphatics: 2016 March 20-25; Ventura, CA.

Kataru RP, Gardenier JC, Hespe GE, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, García Nores GD, Jowhar DK, Nitti MD, Schofield RC, Carlow DC, Mehrara BJ. Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of lymphedema. [Poster]. In: Gordon Research Conference: Lymphatics: 2016 March 20-25; Ventura, CA.

Savetsky IL, Hespe GE, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Pirfenidone decreases fibrosis and improves lymphatic function in mouse models of lymphedema. [Poster]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2015 October 4-8; Chicago, IL.>

Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Hespe GE, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of lymphedema. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2015 October 4-8; Chicago, IL.

Garcia Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Obesity but not high fat diet impairs lymphatic function. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2015 October 4-8; Chicago, IL.

Savetsky IL, Albano NJ, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Hespe GE, Nitti MD, Nelson TS, Kataru RP, Dixon JB, Mehrara BJ. Lymphatic function regulates obesity-associated dermatitis. [Presentation – Best Papers]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 32nd Annual Meeting: 2015 September 18-20; Philadelphia, PA.

Torrisi JS, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Chronic wounds cause localized lymphatic dysfunction. [Presentation]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 32nd Annual Meeting: 2015 September 18-20; Philadelphia, PA.

Hespe GE, Torrisi JS, Savetsky IL, Nitti MD, Garcia Nores GD, Gardenier JC, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Aerobic exercise improves obesity-related lymphatic dysfunction independent of weight loss. [Presentation]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 32nd Annual Meeting: 2015 September 18-20; Philadelphia, PA.

Garcia Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Hespe GE, Nitti MD, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Obesity but not high fat diet results in lymphatic dysfunction. [Presentation]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 32nd Annual Meeting: 2015 September 18-20; Philadelphia, PA.

Nelson TS, Weiler MJ, Savetsky IL, Liu X, Mehrara BJ, Chen H, Dixon JB. Lymphatic disease phenotyping with near-infrared imaging. [Presentation]. In: Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference: 2015 June 17-20; Snowbird, UT.

Savetsky IL, Albano NJ, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Lymphatic dysfunction amplifies the pathological effects of obesity in skin inflammation. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Savetsky IL, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. T-regulatory cell proliferation after lymphatic injury regulates immune function in lymphedema. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Savetsky IL, Ghanta S, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Th2 cytokines inhibit lymphangiogenesis. [Poster]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Torrisi JS, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Garcia Nores G, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru R, Mehrara BJ.  Chronic wounds have surrounding regions of lymphatic dysfunction. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Torrisi JS, Cuzzone DA, Hespe GE, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Garcia Nores G, Nitti MD, Kataru R, Mehrara BJ. Perilymphatic inflammation and iNOS production play a key role in the regulation of lymphatic dysfunction in obesity. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Gardenier JC, Farias-Eisner GT, Kataru RP, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Garcia Nores GD, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Mehrara BJ. A nonsurgical, lifelong animal model of lymphedema through toxin-mediated lymphatic ablation. [Presentation– Best Papers]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Garcia Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nitti MD, Hespe GH, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Obesity but not high fat diet impairs lymphatic function. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Garcia Nores GD, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Savetsky IL, Nitti MD, Hespe GE, Kataru RP, Mehrara BJ. Cd4+ cells home to and initiate pathological changes of lymphedema after lymphatic injury. [Presentation– Best Papers]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Walter WJ, Aschen SZ, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Mehrara BJ. Lymph Node Transfer Restores Immune Responses in a mouse Model of Lymphedema. [Presentation]. In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 60th Annual Meeting: 2015 May 14-16; Seattle WA.

Savetsky IL, Ghanta S, Albano, NJ, Cuzzone DA, Joseph WJ, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, and Mehrara BJ. Decreased immunity after ALND is mediated by T-regulatory cells. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Savetsky IL, Albano NJ, Cuzzone D, Ghanta S, Torrisi JS, Joseph WJ, Gardenier JC, Mehrara BJ. Obesity Results in Lymphatic Injury and Impaired Clearance of Subcutaneous Tissue Inflammation. [Poster]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Mehrara BJ. Obesity Worsens Lymphedema via an Exaggerated Inflammatory Response. [Poster]. In:  American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Cuzzone D, Ghanta S, Albano N, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Mehrara BJ. Cd4+ Cells are key regulators of pathologic changes in lymphedema. [Poster]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Cuzzone D, Ghanta S, Albano N, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Mehrara BJ. Obesity is a critical regulator of lymphatic injury. [Poster]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Ghanta S, Cuzzone DA, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Torrisi JS, Joseph WJ, and Mehrara BJ. Macrophages regulate tissue fibrosis in lymphedema. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Gardenier JC, Farias-Eisner G, Cuzzone D, Savetsky IL, Ghanta S, Albano A, Joseph WJ, Torrisi J, Mehrara BJ. Inducible ablation of lymphatic vessels using Cre-lox technology. [Presentation]. In: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress: 2014 October 26-30; San Francisco, CA.

Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Joseph W, Savetsky IL, Gardenier J, Albano NJ, Torrisi J, Aschen S, Mehrara B. Sterile inflammation increases lymphangiogenesis after lymph node transplantation. [Presentation]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 31st Annual Meeting: 2014, Sept 12-13, Providence, RI.

Ghanta S, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Cuzzone DA, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Chang DW, Mehrara BJ. Lymphaticovenous bypass improves lymphedema mediated tissue fibrosis. [Presentation]. In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 31st Annual Meeting: 2014, Sept 12-13, Providence, RI.

Joseph WJ, Aschen SZ, Cuzzone DA, Gardenier JC, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Mehrara BJ. Lymph node transfer restores immune responses in a mouse model of lymphedema. [Presentation] In: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 31st Annual Meeting: 2014, Sept 12-13, Providence, RI.

Joseph WJ, Aschen SZ, Farias-Eisner GT, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Mehrara BJ. Regional inflammation following lymph node transfer improves spontaneous lymphatic reconnection and functional drainage. [Presentation] In: Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Conference 40th Annual Meeting; 2014. February 26-March 1; Miami, FL.

Ghanta S, Cuzzone DA, Albano NJ, Aschen SZ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Mehrara BJ. Macrophages Regulate Tissue Fibrosis in Lymphedema. [Presentation].  In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 59th Annual Meeting:  2014 March 7-9; New York, NY.

Cuzzone DA, Albano NJ, Ghanta S, Aschen SZ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Farias-Eisner G, Mehrara BJ.  Cd4+ Cells are Key Regulators of Pathologic Changes in Lymphedema. [Presentation].  In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 59th Annual Meeting:  2014 March 7-9; New York, NY.

Albano NJ, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Aschen SZ, Farias-Eisner G, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Mehrara BJ. Diet-Induced Obesity Results in Lymphatic Dysfunction and Impaired T Cell Function. [Presentation].  In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 59th Annual Meeting:  2014 March 7-9; New York, NY.

Farias-Eisner G, Cuzzone DA, Aschen SZ, Albano NJ, Ghanta S, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Joseph WJ, Torrisi JS, Mehrara BJ. Development of a Novel Lymphatic Reporter Mouse. [Presentation]. Plastic Surgery Research Council 59th Annual Meeting; 2014 March 7-9; New York, NY.

Joseph WJ, Aschen SZ, Farias-Eisner G, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Mehrara BJ. Regional Inflammation Following Lymph Node Transfer Improves Spontaneous Lymphatic Reconnection and Functional Drainage. [Presentation].  In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 59th Annual Meeting:  2014 March 7-9; New York, NY.

Aschen SZ, Farias-Eisner GT, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Joseph WJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Mehrara BJ. Lymph Node Transplantation Generates Spontaneous Lymphatic Reconnection and Restoration of Lymphatic Flow. [Presentation].  In: Plastic Surgery Research Council 59th Annual Meeting:  2014 March 7-9; New York, NY.

Joseph WJ, Aschen SZ, Farias-Eisner GT, Cuzzone DA, Ghanta S, Albano NJ, Savetsky IL, Gardenier JC, Mehrara BJ. Regional inflammation following lymph node transfer improves spontaneous lymphatic reconnection and functional drainage. [Presentation]. Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Conference 40th Annual Meeting; 2014 February 26-March 1; Miami, FL.

Sood S, Savetsky IL, Erber JA, Erber WF, Katz S. Gastroduodenal Crohns Disease (GDCD): A Case of Dramatic Response to Selective Granulocyte-Monocyte Apheresis (GMA) [Abstract]. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2007 Sep; 102(S2): S275.

Jhaveri JD, Savetsky I, Bosworth JL, Rush SC. Clinical Outcomes Following Immediate Reconstruction and Post-Mastectomy Radiation Therapy [Abstract]. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2006 Jun; 24(18S): 10560. PMID: 27952007

Brady MS, Savetsky IL, Singh K. Use of Porcine Dermal Collagen (Permacol) for Complicated Incisional Hernia Repair and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in the Cancer Patient [Presentation]. Hernia Repair 2010; Orlando, FL