Ahmed MB

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) is widely used clinically, yet its temporary effects require repeated injections that increase cost and inconvenience. Claims that repeated BoNT-A use alters efficacy lack rigorous evaluation. Un…

[BACKGROUND] Facial nerve palsy has severe morbidity, stemming from the loss of facial animation. Earlier attempts to restore eyelid function relied on static procedures. With the advancement in microsurgery techniques in recent years, dyna…

Clinical obesity, a chronic condition marked by excessive fat accumulation, often leads to insulin resistance and a heightened risk of comorbidities. This study aimed to identify hormonal predictors of an insulin-sensitive phenotype (ISP) i…

Gut hormone modulation is central to appetite regulation following bariatric surgery, but its relevance among individuals undergoing body contouring procedures, with or without bariatric surgery, remains unclear. In this prospective study o…

Liposuction, although generally safe, carries risks of rare but serious complications, such as pneumothorax and venous thromboembolism, as illustrated in the case of a 48-year-old woman who developed bilateral pulmonary embolism and left pn…

Filler injection has become a commonplace aesthetic procedure. Although the incidence of infection following filler injections is typically low, ranging between 0.04% and 0.2%, the potential consequences can be serious. In this manuscript, …

Background Informed consent is a fundamental aspect of modern medical practice that requires effective communication and an ample understanding of medical ethics, patient autonomy, and the legal obligations of healthcare professionals. Main…

Umbilicoplasty is one of the main steps in abdominoplasty procedures. Various techniques of umbilicoplasty are performed by surgeons from diverse backgrounds, all aiming for a naturally appearing umbilicus with minimal scarring. In this rep…

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that is considered as one of the latest interventions currently being investigated in the field of facial aesthetic surgeries, as it is predicted to be effective in reducing intraoperative …

Liposuction is a very common aesthetic procedure nowadays. The complication rate is very minimal, and it increases relatively when combined with other procedures. Infection is an expected complication in liposuction and its risk is below 1%…

Congenital nasal masses are very rare presentations. Among these masses is a mucous cyst, which might be considered either a congenital or an acquired mass. Our report presents a case of recurrent dorsal nasal swelling that was initially ma…