Alvarez AH

[BACKGROUND] Lighting conditions for photographic documentation during pre- and postoperative visits are critical in capturing the outcomes of rhinoplasty for patients. Current standards may not provide direct side lighting, which can enhan…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous nasoseptal cartilage grafts are used to correct nasal asymmetry and deviation in rhinoplasty, but patients who have undergone multiple operations may have limited autologous cartilage tissue available. L-strut implan…

[BACKGROUND] Patients with breast cancer living in rural areas are less likely to undergo breast reconstruction. Further, given the additional training and resources required for autologous reconstruction, it is likely that rural patients f…

[BACKGROUND] We aimed to assess the effect of hirudotherapy on flap congestion and thrombosis in adult female patients who underwent microvascular breast reconstruction. [METHODS] A systematic review of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane…

[BACKGROUND] Suction lipectomy (liposuction) is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States, but little has been documented regarding perioperative complications due to its outpatient nature. [OBJECTIVES] This cros…

[BACKGROUND] The creation of postoperative rhinoplasty results that appear natural and proportional to the face are crucial for patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to assess the public's ability to detect a post-rhinoplasty …

[INTRODUCTION] Research productivity is an important part of required Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education scholarship during residency training and critical to trainees who intend to pursue careers in academia. This study a…

[BACKGROUND] Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have evolved to validated questionnaires assessing health-related quality of life. This systematic review evaluates the utilization of PROs in United States plastic and reconstructive surgery (P…

[BACKGROUND] The drive to improve surgical proficiency through advanced simulation-based training has gained momentum. This meta-analysis systematically evaluated evidence regarding the impact of plastic surgery-related simulation on the pe…

[BACKGROUND] As social attitudes toward plastic surgery continue to evolve, the prevalence of men seeking plastic surgery has been increasing. By delving into the factors that encourage male patients to seek plastic surgery and the obstacle…

[INTRODUCTION] On most online platforms, just about anyone can disseminate plastic surgery (PS) content regardless of their educational or professional background. This study examines the general public's perceptions of the accuracy of onli…

[BACKGROUND] Before and after (B&A) photographs are a sensitive part of patients' medical records, and the use of smartphones may pose risks to confidentiality and comfort. The purpose of this study was to assess patient comfort depending o…

[BACKGROUND] The effectiveness of utilizing social media platforms to promote clinical practices and attract patients has been well established. This study aimed to assess what plastic surgery social media content and educational material t…