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Optimizing limb salvage in critical mangled extremities: one-step acute repair with bilateral anterolateral thigh perforator flaps.
[BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES] Complex distal extremity trauma often involves both extensive soft tissue loss and vascular injury. While the anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap is a mainstay for limb salvage, large defects may exceed the capacity …
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Establishment and Validation of a Standardized Midface Assessment Protocol Using Three-Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry.
[BACKGROUND] Three-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry has become an essential tool in anthropometry for both clinical and aesthetic purposes. However, to our knowledge, no standardized and validated 3D protocol specifically targeting the…
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A Multicenter, Randomized, Evaluator-Blind, No-Treatment Controlled Study of YVOIRE Y-Solution 720: A Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Midface Volume Deficit.
[BACKGROUND] Midface volume deficiency is a common aesthetic concern that can be addressed with dermal fillers. YVOIRE Y-Solution 720 (YYS720) is a hyaluronic acid (HA)-based filler designed for midface augmentation. This study aimed to eva…
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Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Botulinum Toxin Type A for Moderate to Severe Glabellar Lines: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind, Phase III Trial in Chinese Adults.
[BACKGROUND] Conventional botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) products include non-therapeutic accessory proteins vary in composition and manufacturing processes, which may contribute to differences in purity and biochemical characteristics. YY…
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Safety and Efficacy of Recombinant Botulinum Toxin Type A for Moderate-to-severe Glabellar Lines: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
[BACKGROUND] YY001 (Retoxin ®), the first global recombinant botulinum toxin type A (rBoNT/A) tested in humans, contains a pure 150-kDa core neurotoxin identical to natural BoNT/A (nBoNT/A). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and preli…
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AI-Enabled Surveillance and Modelling for Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin A: Risk Projection, Patient Safety, and Systemic Reform of Pharmacovigilance.
[BACKGROUND] Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin A (BoNT-A) poses a growing global threat, particularly in aesthetic medicine where regulatory oversight is minimal and underreporting is widespread. Traditional pharmacovigilance systems such as FAER…
- Correction: AI-Enabled Surveillance and Modelling for Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin A: Risk Projection, Patient Safety, and Systemic Reform of Pharmacovigilance.
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Dynamic Eyelid Evaluation Using a Deep Neural Network in Upper Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study.
[BACKGROUND] Upper blepharoplasty is the most common cosmetic procedure in East Asia. A natural Asian double eyelid features specific crease characteristics. AI advancements, such as UNet and PointRend, enhance medical image segmentation, a…
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Direct-to-implant and tissue expander-based immediate breast reconstruction in Chinese women: A comparison of surgical complications and patient-reported outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction restores patient body image immediately after mastectomy but may increase postoperative complications compared to tissue expander (TE)-based breast reconstruction. Few studies have …
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A Comprehensive Ultrasound Investigation of Lower Facial and Neck Structure.
[BACKGROUND] The jawline and neck significantly influence facial aesthetics. Botulinum toxin and filler are highly favored as minimally invasive jawline rejuvenation procedures. However, little evidence exists on the age-related skin and su…
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Predictive Modeling of Immunogenicity to Botulinum Toxin A Treatments for Glabellar Lines.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A), derived from Clostridium botulinum , is widely used in medical and aesthetic treatments. Its clinical application extends from managing chronic conditions like cervical dystonia and migraine to reduc…
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Decades of Scientific Data and Global Media Reporting on Complications in Non-surgical Aesthetic Treatments for a Transparent Safety Profile: Kissing Snow White Awake.
[INTRODUCTION] Non-surgical aesthetic treatments (NSATs) have gained significant traction over the past two decades, prized for their minimally invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, and rapid outcomes. Yet complications associated with these…
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AI-Driven Insights into Glabellar Wrinkle Patterns: Reassessing the Standardised Botulinum Toxin: An Injection Protocol to Address Anatomical Variability.
[INTRODUCTION] Glabellar wrinkle patterns, a visible manifestation of facial dynamics and ageing, result from complex interactions between anatomical and functional variables such as muscle interdigitation density, skin elasticity, and subc…
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Effectiveness and Safety of a Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Chin Augmentation and Correction of Chin Retrusion: A Multi-center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial.
[BACKGROUND] The chin significantly influences facial aesthetics, contributing to the overall balance and harmony of the face. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the hyaluronic acid filler Hyamax® Volumizer for chin augmentatio…
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Hyamax® Monophasic Volumizer Dermal Fillers for Chin Restoration: A Prospective, Single-Center, Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
[BACKGROUND] Hyamax® Monophasic Volumizer Dermal Fillers is a newly designed hyaluronic acid soft tissue filler for chin augmentation. [METHODS] A prospective, single-center, evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled study was designed to e…
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Comparative Study of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells from Localized Scleroderma Patients and Healthy Donors in Treating Skin Fibrosis.
[BACKGROUND] Localized scleroderma (LoS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and atrophy of the subcutaneous fat tissue. Use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) is a promising treatment approach for L…
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicentered Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MEI005 in Reducing Submental Fat in Chinese Adults.
[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…
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Science or Spectacle? A Critical Evaluation of the Decade of Aesthetic Medicine Conferences Using the Punctuated Equilibrium Framework.
[BACKGROUND] The global aesthetic medicine industry is expanding rapidly, with conferences serving as crucial platforms for knowledge exchange and collaboration. However, concerns have emerged about the increasing prioritization of commerci…
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A Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded, Multicenter Study to Compare Injectable Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid vs Hyaluronic Acid for Nasolabial Fold Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] Injectable poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA), under the brand name of AestheFill (REGEN Biotech, Inc., Seoul, South Korea), is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and biostimulatory product utilized to correct soft tissue volume loss. I…
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Nerve Distribution Method is Superior to the Conventional Method in BoNT-A Treatment of Trapezius Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The contour of the neck and shoulder is defined by the trapezius muscle (TM). Beyond facial procedures, botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections has been increasingly adopted to create a smooth shoulder line. Several studies described the intr…
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Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Calf Contouring Based on the Study of Combined Injection of Gastrocnemius and Soleus.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin is administered to paralyze the gastrocnemius muscle and reduce its size, thereby improving the calf contour and reducing the leg circumference of the calf. [OBJECTIVES] In pursuit of better efficacy, we design…
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Deciphering Depressor Anguli Oris for Lower Face Rejuvenation: A Prospective Ultrasound-based Investigation.
[BACKGROUND] The depressor anguli oris muscle (DAO) is a pivotal treatment target when creating a harmonic jawline. However, evidence of its live morphology remains scarce. [OBJECTIVES] In this study we aimed to reevaluate the DAO with a f…
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Does Linear or Spot Injection Technique Matter in Upper Face Botulinum Toxin Type A Application? A Split-Face Randomized Trial.
[BACKGROUND] Although the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) has been shown to vary depending on injection layer, reconstitution volume, and BoNTA formulation, the effect of injection pattern has rarely been mentioned. The authors c…
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Intradermal Botulinum Toxin A on Skin Quality and Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin A (BTxA) has gained popularity as a nonsurgical aesthetic treatment for skin rejuvenation. However, previous studies on intradermal BTxA have shown inconsistent results. This systematic review and meta-analysis …
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Vulvar migration of injected polyacrylamide hydrogel following breast augmentation: a case report and literature review.
[BACKGROUND] Vulvar migration is a rare complication of filler injection for breast augmentation, generally presenting as repeated pain and fever. We will report a case of woman with polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injection develops vulvar …
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Simultaneous Vertical Mastopexy During Aquafilling Removal: An Effective Way to Reshape the Breast with Ptosis.
[BACKGROUND] Aquafilling was used to be a popular breast filler and was banned due to increasing reports of complications. Debridement surgery is the only available approach to treat complications caused by gel fillers, but it often leads t…
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Defining Ideal Double Eyelids With a Morphometric Analysis in Asians.
[BACKGROUND] Double eyelids are always considered crucial aesthetic symbols. Despite numerous studies conducted on the attractiveness of double eyelids, there remains a dearth of research on quantitative and morphological evaluation of idea…
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How Camera-to-Subject Distance and Height Affect Breast Measurement and Follow-Up Assessment in Plastic Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Due to several factors that affect photograph quality, bias is inevitably present in two-dimensional (2D) breast photography. The principal variables affecting image performance at a fixed focus length are the distance between …
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Nurturing Future Leaders in Esthetics: Now Is the Time.
There is a need for a specialist pathway or progression in esthetic medicine for esthetic physicians. A structured program for specialized training in nonsurgical facial esthetics to empower physicians is the need of the hour. The pharmaceu…
- Robotic surgical systems in plastic and reconstructive surgery.