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Facelift Randomized Controlled Trials Compliance With CONSORT Checklist: A Systematic Review.
[BACKGROUND] Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in facelift surgery remain few and variably reported; transparent, reproducible methods are essential to interpret efficacy and safety. [OBJECTIVES] To assess the methodological quality and …
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Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
[BACKGROUND] Implant pocket selection is a key determinant of safety and aesthetic outcomes in primary breast augmentation. Despite the widespread use of subglandular, subfascial, submuscular, and dual-plane techniques, no clear consensus e…
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CONSORT Compliance of Randomized Controlled Trials in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review.
[BACKGROUND] Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are essential for evaluating surgical interventions, yet adherence to CONSORT reporting guidelines remains inconsistent. Transparent reporting is especially critical in rhinoplasty due to ind…
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on computed tomography angiography mapping for deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women globally, necessitating effective reconstructive options post-mastectomy. The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard for autologous breas…
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Pedicled Flaps Versus Free Radial Forearm Flap for Phalloplasty in Female to Male Gender-Confirming Surgery: A Systematic Review.
[BACKGROUND] The field of gender-affirming surgery is rapidly evolving, with plastic surgery units worldwide increasingly offering these services. Phalloplasty is a critical component of female-to-male (FTM) transition, providing significan…
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Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System and Deep Plane Facelift Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) addresses skin laxity, soft tissue descent, and volume loss, with techniques such as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and deep plane facelifts offering distinct advantages. Howeve…
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Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes After Upper Blepharoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Control Trials.
Upper blepharoplasty addresses aging-related changes by removing excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper eyelids. This systematic review, which was registered a priori, improves upon previously published reviews regarding functional and…
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Autologous vs Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Grafts for Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty.
Autologous costal cartilage (ACC) is commonly used for dorsal augmentation rhinoplasty because of its availability and strength, despite risks such as hypertrophic scarring and pneumothorax for the patient. Irradiated homologous costal cart…
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A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Rhinoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial for evaluating rhinoplasty outcomes, yet no standardized, validated PROM tailored to rhinoplasty exists. This systematic review examines existing PROMs, identifying gaps in …
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Application of a Microsuction Background Device for Microanastomosis in a Rat Femoral Vessel Model.
[SUMMARY] Microvascular anastomoses can be challenging to perform when edematous fluids and blood continuously flood and compromise the field of view. Intermittent irrigation and suctioning disturb workflow, require an assistant, and can in…
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Surgical Outcomes of Progressive Tension Suturing Compared to Drains in Abdominoplasty Surgery.
Closed suction drains are placed to prevent seroma formation after abdominoplasty, but evidence of their effectiveness is limited, and they may increase infection risk and patient discomfort. Previous meta-analyses comparing progressive ten…
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Publication Trends in Aesthetic Breast Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Aesthetic breast surgery (ABS) encompasses breast augmentation, breast reduction, mastopexy, and mastopexy augmentation. This topic has seldom been assessed as a bibliometric study. This analysis aims to address this gap and id…
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The Use of Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Clinical, and Patient-Reported Outcomes.
[INTRODUCTION] In cosmetic practices, non-surgical rhinoplasty using filler injections has become increasingly common. Nevertheless, the outcome and overall complications have not been studied as a systematic review in the literature. This …
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Tranexamic Acid in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
[BACKGROUND] Perioperative bleeding is a challenge in rhinoplasty and septoplasty. Tranexamic acid (TXA) may help reduce this, but its effectiveness is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate TXA's impact on blee…
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The application of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery: A systematic review.
[BACKGROUND] Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) has seen significant advancement in many surgical specialties, although the application of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery remains to be widely established. This systematic review a…
- Dialogue with the Giants of Microsurgery: Professor Fu-Chan Wei and Professor Joon Pio Hong.
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Sural communicating nerve for application as a vascularized nerve graft: A microneurovascular anatomic study in cadavers.
[INTRODUCTION] Sural nerve harvest causes paraesthesia to the lateral heel of the foot, which can debilitate those with already compromised proprioception. To circumvent this, we investigated an alternative donor nerve, branch of the latera…
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A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Facelift Surgery.
Tranexamic acid (TXA) has become widely utilized in different specialities including facelift surgery. The aim of this review was to robustly evaluate the quality of available evidence on the efficacy and safety of TXA use in facelift surge…
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A Bibliometric Analysis of the Highest Cited Rhytidectomy Literature.
In this bibliometric analysis, we investigated the top 100 most cited articles on rhytidectomy, a prevalent cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States of America. Using data from Web of Science spanning from 1900 to 2021, we found the…
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Facial Nerve Revascularization Strategies in Facial Restoration.
[UNLABELLED] Facial transplants represent the current exemplar in the reconstruction of severely damaged faces, whereas conventional free flap reconstruction has its limitations in restoring both function and surface cover. [METHODS] In a …
- Transitioning from Microsurgery to Supermicrosurgery: The Recurrent Ulnar Artery Model.
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Evidence-Based Blepharoplasty: An Analysis of Highly Cited Research Papers.
[PURPOSE] The purpose of the study was to appraise the methodological quality of the highest impact blepharoplasty research and to describe prevalent research themes. [METHODS] The 100 most highly cited research papers relevant to blepharo…
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Piezoelectric Osteotomy versus Conventional Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[UNLABELLED] Previous systematic reviews evaluating piezoelectric osteotomy are of critically low quality. We conducted a high-quality systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate outcomes for piezoelectric versus conventional osteotomy.…
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3D Printed Chest Wall: A Tool for Advanced Microsurgical Training Simulating Depth and Limited View.
The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap has become the free flap of choice for autologous breast reconstruction. However, anastomoses of DIEP pedicles to internal mammary vessels in the chest wall are difficult due to restricted…
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The 100 Most-cited Articles in Abdominoplasty: A Bibliometric Analysis.
[UNLABELLED] Abdominoplasty is one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed globally. Research in this field is evolving, with recent emphasis on evidence-based surgery optimizing informed consent. This bibliometric analysis aimed …
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The 100 Most-Cited Articles in Liposuction: A Bibliometric Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed worldwide. Despite previous citation analyses in plastic surgery, the most-cited works in liposuction have not yet been qualitatively or quantitativel…
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Immediate and delayed autologous abdominal microvascular flap breast reconstruction in patients receiving adjuvant, neoadjuvant or no radiotherapy: a meta-analysis of clinical and quality-of-life outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Effects of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) on autologous breast reconstruction (BRR) are controversial regarding surgical complications, cosmetic appearance and quality of life (QOL). This systematic review evaluated these o…