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This study evaluated the effect of time of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) treatment on clinical outcomes in adults with post-stroke spasticity (PSS). Individual data were pooled from five studies. Eligible patients received ≥1 BoNT-A injection(…

Achieving imperceptible scars is crucial in facial plastic surgery, particularly in rhinoplasty. The open rhinoplasty technique, which uses a transcolumellar incision with bilateral marginal incisions, provides enhanced visibility and contr…

Over the past 10 years, microsurgery fellowship programs and positions have increased by 50%, underscoring the need to understand graduate career paths and provide trainees context about future practice. This study analyzed who pursues micr…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to (1) develop an augmented reality (AR) navigation platform for craniomaxillofacial (CMF) and head and neck surgery; (2) apply it to a range of surgical cases; and (3) evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, and…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) with perinidal aneurysms and single draining vein are associated with an elevated risk of rupture and increased procedural complexity. The role of preoperative embolization in t…

[OBJECTIVES] To evaluate possible predictors of elevated postvoid residual volume (PVR) following onabotulinumtoxinA administration in patients with idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that may include urinary urgency, frequenc…

Facial expressions and their emotional attributes are essential as an adjunct to verbal communication and for nonverbal communication. Botulinum toxin (BoNTA) used to limit wrinkles induced by aging changes on expressive faces. However, sub…

Trigger point injections (TPIs) are used to relieve myofascial pain via injection with local anesthetics. External TPIs are commonly used to treat surface muscle groups such as the trapezius, while internal transvaginal or external pelvic T…

[INTRODUCTION] Facial feminization surgery (FFS) has become a crucial component of transgender gender-affirming care. Despite the increasing number of transgender patients undergoing FFS, there is limited literature investigating surgical o…

[INTRODUCTION] It has been previously shown that gender bias exists in standardized letters of recommendation for plastic surgery residency. However, similar analysis has not been conducted for narrative letters of recommendation (NLORs). T…

[BACKGROUND] Clinical photography is a critical tool in plastic surgery practice. The primary aim of this scoping review was to assess the quality and reliability of various 2D and 3D photography modalities in plastic surgery. [METHODS] Th…

[INTRODUCTION] Recent studies have suggested that telemedicine expansions during the coronavirus disease 2019 public health emergency may expand subspecialty care access to remote areas. However, the geographic distribution of telemedicine …

[BACKGROUND] Although patient satisfaction ratings are increasingly used as hospital and provider performance metrics, these ratings may be affected by factors extraneous to surgeon performance. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to as…

[BACKGROUND] Impostor phenomenon occurs when high-achieving individuals have persistent self-doubt despite objective measures of competence and success, and has been associated with professional burnout and attenuated career advancement in …

[BACKGROUND] Despite growing demand for gender-affirming surgery (GAS), there are few formal GAS fellowships in the United States. Paucity of online information about GAS fellowships may discourage potential applicants and decrease the visi…

[BACKGROUND] Plastic surgeons increasingly use social media to market their practices and educate prospective patients. Previous studies have investigated plastic surgery content on Instagram from the angle of hashtags and most popular plas…

[INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS] Patients with overactive bladder (OAB) often undergo prolonged treatment with one or more oral OAB medications. OnabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA), a type A botulinum toxin, may provide an appropriate alternative to …

[BACKGROUND] Transient increases in postvoid residual urine volume (PVR) requiring clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) have occurred with onabotulinumtoxinA treatment for overactive bladder (OAB). [OBJECTIVE] To evaluate onabotulinumt…

[BACKGROUND] Significant swelling after rhinoplasty can temporarily obscure results and lead to distress for patients and surgeons. We recently developed three dimensional (3D)-printed nasal splints that aim to protect the nose and limit ed…

[BACKGROUND] Alar flare reduction (AFR) is a widely used technique in rhinoplasty. Although the impact of AFR on the alar base has been well studied, its effect on the surrounding tissues is largely unknown. This study aims to elucidate the…

[OBJECTIVE] Polydioxanone (PDS) plates are utilized in septorhinoplasty to reconstruct the nasal septum. Our goal was to analyze factors affecting short- and long-term complications in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty using PDS plates w…

[BACKGROUND] Prescription opioid misuse in the United States accounts for significant avoidable morbidity and mortality. Over one third of all prescriptions written by surgeons are for opioids. Although opioids continue to provide needed an…

[BACKGROUND] Breast implant-associated infection and capsular contracture are challenging complications that can result in poor outcomes following implant-based breast surgery. Antimicrobial irrigation of the breast pocket or implant is a w…

[BACKGROUND] Radiation therapy is increasingly used after breast cancer surgery, which may impact patients' postoperative quality of life. This study assessed differences in long-term patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life …

[BACKGROUND]  The aim of this study is to investigate whether a surgeon's training background and years of experience advertised on a social media platform influences perception of surgeon competence, patient recruitment likelihood, and ref…

[BACKGROUND] Outcomes and cost of soft tissue versus bony midface free flap reconstruction (MR) with and without virtual surgical planning (VSP) were evaluated. [METHODS] Retrospective review of MR including ischemic time (IT), operative d…

[BACKGROUND] YouTube is used by more than 70 percent of adults and 81 percent of 15- to 25-year-olds. The information quality of videos related to the two most performed aesthetic procedures-botulinum toxin type A (Botox) and soft-tissue fi…

[UNLABELLED] Scars can have significant morbidity and negatively impact psychological, functional, and cosmetic outcomes as well as the overall quality-of-life, especially among ethnic minorities. The objective of this study was to evaluate…

[BACKGROUND] Recently, there has been increasing focus on understanding nasal anatomy in ethnic populations and using it to guide rhinoplasty techniques in non-Caucasian patients. Many disparate groups have historically been inappropriately…