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[INTRODUCTION] Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into patient education and postoperative care. Almousa et al. recently evaluated ChatGPT-4 and Gemini for postoperative facelift counseling, reporting high accuracy and …

[BACKGROUND] Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) has become a significant concern in plastic surgery, particularly following the 2019 recall of Allergan macro-textured implants. While research has addressed i…

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction is the most used approach for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Prosthetic breast reconstruction helps achieve optimal results with reduced operation time, offering advantages over …

Pre-pectoral (PP) direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction has gained popularity as a muscle-sparing alternative to subpectoral techniques. Polyurethane-coated implants, with their unique mechanical and biological properties, may furth…

[BACKGROUND] Prominent ears are a prevalent aesthetic concern, with numerous surgical techniques utilized in otoplasty procedures, without a widely approved gold standard. Traditional methods often leave residual deformities, reducing patie…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation has evolved significantly since its inception in the 1960s, with polyurethane (PU)-coated breast implants emerging as a notable innovation in the 1970s. Despite their potential advantages in reducing capsula…

As the life expectancy of the population continues to increase, more facial-rejuvenating procedures are sought. As the number of facelift procedures increases, it is mandatory to acknowledge, and most importantly prevent, any possible assoc…

Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is a popular cosmetic procedure aimed at reversing the signs of facial aging. While facelift surgery is more commonly performed in women, an increasing number of men are seeking this procedure t…

Rhinoplasty, a common surgical procedure for nose reshaping, demands meticulous preoperative evaluation and precise execution. When coupled with septoplasty to address medical issues stemming from a deviated nasal septum, these procedures c…

[BACKGROUND] Septal extension grafts allow the precise elongation of the nasal septum to attain facial harmony and optimize aesthetic outcomes. In this context, septal surgery requires meticulous design to address both functional and aesthe…

[BACKGROUND] Increasing adoption of implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) has raised expectations regarding postoperative outcomes and aesthetic results. BMI has been extensively explored as a predictor of complications. This study is t…

We read with great interest the article titled "Tuberous breast, deformities, and asymmetries: a retrospective analysis comparing fat grafting versus mastopexy and breast implants" by Gentile. In this interesting paper, the author compares …

Antifibrinolytics, particularly tranexamic acid (TXA), are agents used to reduce bleeding. TXA is a synthetic reversible competitive inhibitor to the lysine receptor found on plasminogen. By reversibly binding to this site, it leads to plas…

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a postoperative complication experienced in all branches of surgery, including plastic surgery. Its occurrence can be lowered with adequate prophylaxis in the light of the patient's risk category and the type…