Park SH

[BACKGROUND] Advances in three-dimensional (3D) imaging simulation surgery and 3D-printing have led to the development of patient-specific implants for Asian rhinoplasty. In this study, we present the results of 50 patients who received pat…

[BACKGROUND] In patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion, additional genioplasty is frequently required to enhance lower facial esthetics after orthognathic surgery. This study aimed to evaluate soft tissue thickness changes in the low…

Transgender women of color (TWOC) are disproportionately impacted by psychological distress. Though gender-affirming care (GAC) has been recommended to alleviate this distress, research examining associations between perceived access to GAC…

[INTRODUCTION] Post-mastectomy radiation therapy is an important component of adjuvant therapy for high-risk patients. However, radiation to reconstructed breasts can cause various complications. Recently, hypofractionated (HF) protocols ha…

Pedicle ossification is a rare but significant complication following mandibular reconstruction using a fibular free flap (FFF), a technique widely employed in maxillofacial surgery due to its reliable vascularized bone supply and low donor…

[BACKGROUND] The concavity of the temple due to adipose tissue atrophy from aging accentuates the zygomatic arch and lateral orbital rim, leading to an aged appearance. The use of hyaluronic acid filler in the temporal region has gained pop…

[OBJECTIVE] Tremors are caused by contractions of reciprocally innervated muscles. The role of ultrasound in diagnosing tremors has not yet been investigated, although it appears to be promising because it can visualize muscle movements. In…

This study aimed to analyze the anatomical differences in levator aponeurosis angle and length between both sides in double eyelidplasty in East Asians. The retrospective study included patients with mild blepharoptosis who underwent upper …

[INTRODUCTION] In secondary cleft lip and nasal deformity (CLND) correction, structural grafts are commonly used to control the nasal tip and restore the symmetry of the ala. However, the septal cartilage in Asians often weak and small. Bio…

[BACKGROUND] Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) play an essential role in prepectoral implant-based breast reconstructions; however, the most appropriate method for ADMs is unknown. [METHODS] We conducted a retrospective analysis of our inst…

[RATIONALE] The RoboticScope (BHS Technologies GmbH, Innsbruck, Austria) is a robotic exoscope, which consists of a robotic arm that holds a 3-dimensional camera. It has an advantage that a surgeon can perform an operation comfortably with …

[PURPOSE] The conventional abdominal and groin flaps for resurfacing the defect have several disadvantages, including the risk of flap failure due to accidental traction or detachment, immobilization of the arm before division, and aestheti…

[BACKGROUND] In this era of growing popularity of cosmetic surgeries, more women of various chest wall shapes are likely to receive augmentation mammoplasty. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the two most common chest wall…

[BACKGROUND] Ptosis and volume atrophy of the breasts are common symptoms for various ages of women and may induce a considerable amount of stress in daily life. Periareolar augmentation mastopexy is an effective procedure for such conditio…

[BACKGROUND] In advanced breast cancer, radiotherapy is recommended as adjuvant therapy following breast reconstructive surgery. This inevitably led to growing concerns over possible complications of radiotherapy on implants. In this experi…

[BACKGROUND] Currently, a variety of treatment modalities are implemented for breast reconstruction. However, clinical prognosis regarding sensory regeneration of the breast and patient-reported satisfaction remains underexamined. In this s…

Currently, robot-assisted latissimus dorsi muscle flap (RLDF) surgery is used in treating patients with Poland syndrome and for breast reconstruction. However, conventional RLDF surgery has several inherent issues. We resolved the existing …

Although an anatomical implant is no longer recommended in practice, frequent use of the implants in the past decade left apprehension to surgeons, and malrotation is one of the concerns. However, a limited amount of literature has focused …

[PURPOSE] The implant-enhanced latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, or a hybrid LD flap, is widely used in certain indications, even though abdominal-based flaps are now considered the gold standard of autologous breast reconstruction. However, few …

[BACKGROUND] Free abdominal tissue transfer is considered the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction. However, many plastic surgeons are concerned about the theoretical risk of flap-related or donor-site complications associated…

[PURPOSE] Women with large and/or ptotic breasts are generally not considered candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy because of concerns regarding the high incidence of postoperative complications including ischemic complications. Therefo…

[BACKGROUND] Even though scars are major issues for patients who undergo facial lacerations, programs for their prevention and early management are not well established. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of pro…

[BACKGROUND] The umbilicus is a key aesthetic unit of the abdominal wall. It contributes to the natural curvature of the abdomen and is now considered as one of the most important factors in the overall results and patient satisfaction. In …

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is a common complication of two-stage expander/implant breast reconstruction. To minimize the risk of this complication, capsulectomy is performed using monopolar cautery or ultrasonic surgical instrumentat…

In end-to-side vessel-anastomoses, a side fenestration should be made by a slit incision or partial excision of the vessel wall. However, a slit incision might restrict blood flow across the anastomosis, and a partial vessel wall excision u…

[BACKGROUND] The advance in microsurgical technique has facilitated a proper approach for reconstruction of extensive head and neck defects. For the success of free tissue reconstruction, selection of the recipient vessel is one of the most…

[BACKGROUND] Augmentation rhinoplasty in Asians may be effectively accomplished with alloplastic materials. However, certain circumstances such as nasal bone fractures mandate the use of autologous grafts. The purpose of this study was to d…

Lip and perioral surgery, like any other esthetic surgery, requires an exact and convenient measurement tool to ensure reliable and reproducible outcomes. Although three-dimensional measuring equipment has proven its effectiveness in measur…