Nguyen TT

[BACKGROUND] Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, particularly challenging in moderate-to-severe cases, characterized by symptoms such as facial papules, pustules, erythema, flushing, and telangiectasia, which severely impact qu…

[BACKGROUND] Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered a promising therapy for various diseases due to their strong potential in regenerative medicine and immunomodulation. The tissue source of MSCs has gained attention for its role in i…

[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty outcomes are heavily influenced by nasal tip anatomy, particularly the thickness of the soft tissue envelope (STE) and the underlying cartilaginous framework. Traditional assessment methods are subjective, prompting…

In this study, for the first time, nanobody conjugated beads were developed to enrich botulinum serotype A. We evaluated two types of nanobody A8-functionalized magnetic beads, both of which effectively captured and enriched BoNT/A from dil…

Various types of dermal fillers have been developing for soft tissue augmentation. Even though many fillers have been approved and strictly regulated by authorities, homemade products for body contouring procedures are widely available and …

[BACKGROUND] Cleft rhinoplasty is a challenging form of nasal correction of both esthetic and functional deformities. The septal cartilage in many Asian patients are not sufficient and weak. Does a combination of the septal cartilage and th…

[INTRODUCTION] Historically, the treatment of palatal recession was thought to be extremely challenging if not impossible due to the anatomy of the palate. A novel technique is presented for treating gingival recession on maxillary molars u…

Nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, including injection procedures, are among the fastest growing medical procedures. In 2018, botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid injections were the two most common nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in…

Facial plastic surgery deals with improving the form, function, and appearance of the face. Blepharoplasty (ie, eyelid surgery) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in men and women 65 years and older. It has been shown to be e…

Liposuction and nonsurgical fat reduction modalities (ie, body contouring) are among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States. Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure in which adipose tissue is dislodged an…

In 2018, breast augmentation was the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States. It was the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in women ages 18 to 34 years. Silicone gel-filled implants are the m…

Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that is characterized by the production of excess amounts of sweat. The botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) has been used to treat hyperhidrosis through multiple intradermal injections at the site of the condition. H…

Cells migrate by directing Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) and cell division control protein 42 (Cdc42) activities and by polymerizing actin toward the leading edge of the cell. Previous studies have proposed that this pol…

The tumescent technique for liposuction has become a widely accepted procedure in the plastic surgical community. We have used this technique as primary anesthesia for a limited abdominoplasty (mini abdominoplasty) in a series of 35 patient…

The increasing number of patients undergoing resection of complex skull base lesions with good outcome is indicative of the interest and expertise in treating tumors of the skull base. Advances in surgical techniques and improved knowledge …