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[BACKGROUND] Body mass index (BMI) has been commonly used to determine appropriateness for surgery. However, it fails to account for variations in lean mass and fat distribution, prompting the development of alternative anthropometric indic…

[BACKGROUND] Previous literature suggests that treatment delays and poorer baseline health among patients with Medicare and Medicaid, compared to those with private insurance, contribute to worse outcomes across a range of procedures. Howev…

[BACKGROUND] Numerous microsurgical approaches are available for treating middle cerebral artery (MCA) mirror aneurysms. However, a definitive conclusion regarding which approach yields the best outcome has yet to be reached. [METHODS] Thi…

In bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction procedures, the microsurgical anastomoses are usually performed consecutively, where one side is completed before the other side is started. However, when a co-surg…

Compared with traditional deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction procedures, robotic-assisted DIEP (R-DIEP) minimizes abdominal wall morbidity by reducing fascial incision length. Optimal R-DIEP candidates hav…

[BACKGROUND] Submental fat (SMF) is a common aesthetic concern traditionally treated with liposuction. Nonsurgical alternatives, like injectable deoxycholic acid, are gaining popularity. However, no related products have been clinically app…

[BACKGROUND] Various procedures can now be utilized for the correction of alar rim defect, most notably alar rim grafts and local flap transplantation. However, each of these procedures possesses inherent limitations. In this retrospective …

[BACKGROUND] Plastic surgery is emerging as a prime target for private equity (PE) investments, driven by its increasing demand, scalability, and opportunities for insurance-independent revenue streams. This review synthesizes current liter…

[BACKGROUND] Granuloma formation is an uncommon and persistent skin inflammatory condition caused by the injection of dermal fillers. The exact cause of this reaction is not well understood, but it may be associated with irritating componen…

[BACKGROUND] S-Nitrosylation (SNO), a prototypic redox-based posttranslational modification, is involved in cardiovascular disease. Aortic aneurysm and dissection are high-risk cardiovascular diseases without an effective cure. The aim of t…

[OBJECTIVE] The center of the face plays an important role in the fullness of our facial contours, however, sunken center of the face is more common in Asians than in Europeans and Americans. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and rib …

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the effectiveness of comprehensive rhinoplasty with autogenous costal cartilage grafting and prosthesis augmentation rhinoplasty in the treatment of secondary nasal deformity with saddle nasal deformity after clef…

[BACKGROUND] Traditional middle and lower facelifts are not suitable for patients with mild skin laxity or who wish to avoid incision scars. [OBJECTIVE] We present the stab access fascia suspension lift (SAFS-lift) technique, which does no…

Bifid nose generally appears short columellar and lacks the nasal tip. Here, we describe a surgical correction technique for correcting the short columellar and nasal tip of bifid nose using a local flap to discuss outcomes, patient selectio…

[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty is becoming increasingly frequent as the pursuit of aesthetics by people accelerates. In recent years, the proportion of people opting for rhinoplasty injections has gradually increased. This has led to numerous rep…

[BACKGROUND] Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the breast is a rare tumor type. The diagnosis of this tumor type is more frequently made only after microscopy evaluation. Breast implant-associated SCC is rarer with medical literature…

[BACKGROUND] The optimal surgical strategy for treating internal carotid artery (ICA) blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) has remained unclear. Wrap-clipping is one of the recommended treatments for BBAs, but the long-term clinical and angi…

Microvascular coupler devices have gained wide acceptance as an alternative to the traditional hand-sewn technique in reconstructive surgery. However, no study has directly compared the efficacy of the coupler and hand-sewn techniques in ar…

[OBJECTIVE] The objective was to explore the relative indications of free vascularized fibular graft (FVFG) and Ilizarov bone transport (IBT) in the treatment of infected bone defects of lower extremities via comparative analysis on the cli…

[RATIONALE] Vascular progenitor cells play key roles in physiological and pathological vascular remodeling-a process that is crucial for the regeneration of acellular biodegradable scaffolds engineered as vital strategies against the limite…

To evaluate the clinical effect of injectable modified sodium hyaluronate gel filler in the treatment of facial profile modification and rejuvenation. A total of 125 patients who received facial injection of hyaluronate gel from October 20…

[OBJECTIVE] To review the outcomes of three different methods of maxillomandibular advancement for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). [METHODS] Twenty-four patients with severe OSAHS from January 201…

[BACKGROUND] The position and contour of the chin are important components in facial harmony and balance. In the aesthetic facial contouring of the lower face, the mandibular angle, body, and chin should be considered as 1 aesthetic unit. A…

Treacher Collins syndrome is a congenital craniofacial malformation affecting the structures derived from the first and second brachial arches. For the complete form, the deformities can be severe; both the orbital-zygomatic region and mand…

[OBJECTIVE] To present a new method for correction of prominent malar complex by L-shaped osteotomy through an intraoral incision. [METHODS] Based on the anatomical characteristics of the malar complex, we designed a new L-shaped osteotomy…