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25.04.2024 | Innovative Techniques

Use of Intraoperative Template for the Reconstruction of Septal Replacement Graft

Anterior and caudal deviation of the septum can severely affect a patient’s functional and cosmetic outcomes, especially seen in crooked noses. Hence, extracorporeal septoplasty is often performed where an L-shaped septal replacement graft …

verfasst von:
Pradeep Pradhan, Mebarimon Kharwanlang

25.04.2024 | Original Articles

Histological Changes of Porcine Animal Skin with Micro-focused Ultrasound

It is now understood that when the skin undergoes the aging process, a decline in cutaneous elasticity occurs, leading to pronounced facial laxity over time. Addressing this concern has become increasingly important in esthetics. To meet the …

verfasst von:
Meng Wang, Chong Zhang, Yi Li, Yan Yan

Open Access 24.04.2024 | Review

Does Prior Breast Irradiation Increase Complications of Subsequent Reduction Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients? A systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated deaths in women worldwide. Improved diagnostic methods and screening programmes increasingly enable breast cancer diagnosis at an early stage, facilitating early intervention [ 1 ]. Breast …

verfasst von:
George Pappas, William Karantanis, Femi E. Ayeni, Senarath Edirimanne

23.04.2024 | Original Articles

Clinical Application of Botulinum Toxin A on Nasal Reconstruction with Expanded Forehead Flap for Asian Patients

The forehead flap has been widely used in the treatment of facial and neck trauma, paralytic scars, tumors, and congenital malformations due to its similarity to facial skin color, proximity to the transfer, and rich blood flow, and it has become …

verfasst von:
Guangxian Lin, Xulong Zhang, Zhen Song, Yihao Xu, Huan Wang, Ruobing Zheng, Fei Fan, Jianjun You

Open Access 22.04.2024 | Review

The Preservation of Umbilical Blood Supply in Combined Ventral Hernia Repair and Abdominoplasty: A Narrative Review

In the field of plastic surgery, the repair of ventral hernias associated with ventral myofascial defects due to high body mass index (BMI) or pregnancy conventionally involves abdominal wall reconstruction. Techniques have been previously …

verfasst von:
Marcel Chua, Ishith Seth, Vicky Tobin, Elan Kaplan, Warren Matthew Rozen

Open Access 18.04.2024 | Original Article

Comparison of Different Suture Techniques on Nasal Soft Tissue Envelope to Prevent Supratip Deformity: A Histologic Study

Supratip deformity is one of the main problems seen after rhinoplasty. In addition to creating suboptimal aesthetic and functional results, this deformity can adversely affect patients’ personal and professional lives and self-confidence. For …

verfasst von:
Serhat Şibar, Ayhan Işık Erdal, Duygu Şibar, Süheyla Esra Özkoçer

16.04.2024 | Innovative Techniques

Advancing the Era of Liquid Rhinoplasty: A Methodological Approach to Injection Protocols

In recent years, liquid rhinoplasty has gained significant popularity as a non-surgical alternative for enhancing both the esthetic and functional aspects of the nose [ 1 , 2 ]. This innovative approach uses hyaluronic acid (HA) to reshape and …

verfasst von:
Thomas Radulesco, Dario Ebode, Justin Michel

12.04.2024 | Original Articles

Construction of a Hair Implantation Needle Using Injection Needles and Assessment of its Efficiency Compared with Other Planting Methods

Hair transplantation surgery includes the extraction of hair follicles and the planting procedure. The methods for extraction mainly include the transplantation of the follicular unit and the follicular unit extraction (FUE) methods [ 1 ]. FUE …

verfasst von:
Tingfeng Xiong, Pengfeng Zha, Lei Guo, Yangze Ou, Taiguo Zhan

12.04.2024 | Letter to the Editor

The Transumbilical Silicone Breast Augmentation: Where We Are?

verfasst von:
Roberta Albanese, Federica Tomaselli, Damiano Tambasco

12.04.2024 | Review

The Treatment of Alar Base Depression in Rhinoplasty with Diced Autologous Cartilage or Mass Cartilage: A Systematic Review

With the increasing popularity of rhinoplasty, the treatment of nasal base depressions is also gaining attention. There are various causes of nasal base depressions, including genetic factors, previous trauma or surgery, or congenital dysplasia [ 1 …]. The nasal base depression can lead to depression or lack of fullness in the nasal base area, making the nose look unbalanced. At the same time, the depression may affect the proportion and harmony of the nose with other areas of the face and can also affect the aesthetic appearance and self-confidence of the individual [

verfasst von:
Xingyu Xiang, Xiancheng Wang, Shuyuan Wang

10.04.2024 | Original Article

Efficacy and Safety of Fillers for the Treatment of Nasolabial Folds: A Network meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Facial volume loss caused by aging has become an increasing concern for many people. The formation of nasolabial folds is a common symptom of facial volume loss. The weakening of associated ligaments that hold the malar fat pad in place leads to …

verfasst von:
Man-Yun Li, Wei-Ying Chien, Yi-No Kang, Chiehfeng Chen

10.04.2024 | Original Articles

A Modified Subbrow Blepharoplasty for Correction of Severe Upper Eyelid Skin Laxity

Periorbital aging frequently results in dermatochalasis, wrinkles, eye bag, pseudoptosis and malformation of multiple eyelid creases, which impairs individual appearances, vision and psychology. Blepharochalasis is one of the most common …

verfasst von:
Yucheng Qiu, Fei Liu, Jun Yang, Xianyu Zhou

10.04.2024 | Original Articles

The Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Sparing Full-Incision Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Double-eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in East Asia. Various techniques for creating double-eyelid creases have been developed in recent years [ 1 – 4 ]. The suture method or mini-incisions used in minimally …

verfasst von:
Menglin Lu, Xiao Shen

09.04.2024 | Original Articles

Combination Administration of Heparin and Nitroglycerin for the Treatment of Polycaprolactone-Induced Intravascular Embolism: A Preclinical Investigation

Soft tissue filler injection has become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures for enhancing facial contouring and reducing wrinkles [ 1 , 2 ]. Due to its minimally invasive nature, enhanced efficacy profiles, and short …

verfasst von:
Aawrish Khan, Lunli Gong, Yongshu Wang, Pai-Nien Chu, Lili Qi, Jun Zhang, Haiyan Cui

08.04.2024 | Original Article

Surgical Procedures of the Correction of Severe Static Glabellar Lines by Utilizing Resection with Free Dermal Fat Grafting (FDFG)

As a common expression wrinkle in the aging process, glabellar wrinkles are a typical sign of aging of the facial skin. The loss of subcutaneous collagen coupled with repeated muscle contraction gradually turns the fine lines between the eyebrows …

verfasst von:
Guoxuan Dong, Fengchao Chen, Siya Zhang, Tongtong Yan, Yulei Jia, Yeye Chang

08.04.2024 | Original Articles

Blepharoptosis Consultation with Artificial Intelligence: Aesthetic Surgery Advice and Counseling from Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT)

Since 2015, significant advancements have been made in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical fields [ 1 , 2 ]. Following its debut in November 2022, an AI-based language model, chat generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT) …

verfasst von:
Makoto Shiraishi, Koji Tanigawa, Yoko Tomioka, Ami Miyakuni, Yuta Moriwaki, Rui Yang, Jun Oba, Mutsumi Okazaki

08.04.2024 | Correction

Correction: The “Keystone Angle”: Geometry in Preservation Rhinoplasty

verfasst von:
Gisella Nele, Annachiara Cavaliere, Fabrizio Schonauer

05.04.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Letter on A Working Classification and a Simple Effective Management Protocol for Ear Keloids

verfasst von:
Zuguang Hua, Peng Wei

05.04.2024 | Original Article

Brazilian Butt Lift: An Experience Over 3000 Patients

The Brazilian Butt Lift surgery aims to sculpt the buttocks using the patient’s own fat tissue. The modern version of the procedure was first described by Toledo [ 1 ]. When plastic surgeons started exploring ways to augment buttock, they …

verfasst von:
Serbülent Güzey, Ayça Ergan Şahin

05.04.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Letter on Misdiagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Complications Caused by Suture Exposure After Buried-Suture Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty

verfasst von:
Zuguang Hua, Peng Wei