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[INTRODUCTION] Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been used in various surgical settings to reduce bleeding and improve patient outcomes; however, its efficacy in face and neck lift is underexplored. [METHODS] Following the PRISMA guidelines, this …

Liposuction is the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has emerged as a promising blood loss reducing agent in plastic surgery, but its value in liposuction is still being studied. This systematic review inve…

[INTRODUCTION] This study aims to objectively report how exploring educational cosmetic accounts influences adults' decision to undergo cosmetic procedures. [METHODS] This interventional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hos…

Excess opioid prescribing has societal impacts including addiction, dependence, and misuse. This study aims to investigate prescribing patterns and self-reported patient experiences with opioid use, pain control, and disposal of unused medi…

[BACKGROUND] The perception of an ideal nose is influenced by a variety of factors, with demographic characteristics playing a significant role in what is considered an ideal nose. The nasolabial angle (NLA) is considered one of the definin…

[BACKGROUND]  Free flap reconstruction of the lower limb following trauma often suffers higher complication rates than other areas of the body. The choice of muscle or fasciocutaneous free flap is an area of active debate. [METHODS]  A sys…

[PURPOSE] This study aims to systematically assess body and facial aesthetic surgery before-and-after photography bias on Instagram. [METHODS] An Instagram search using the term "plastic surgeon" was conducted on October 2020. The top 11 p…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous flaps may have superior outcomes when compared to implant breast reconstruction in patients with obesity. To date, no published review has illustrated the superiority of autologous to implant-based reconstruction in …

[UNLABELLED] Hypothyroidism is common in surgical patients. The objective of this study is to determine the rate of short- and long-term complications after abdominoplasty for patients treated for hypothyroidism. [METHODS] This is a retros…

[PURPOSE] This study aims to investigate the rate of short- and long-term complications as well as the need for operative revisions after abdominoplasty for patients following surgical versus non-surgical weight loss methods. [METHODS] Thi…

[INTRODUCTION] Our main objective is to evaluate the effect of body contouring surgery (BCS) on the magnitude and durability of weight loss after bariatric surgery. [METHODS] Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Scopus search were conducted from…