Baker SB

[BACKGROUND] Achieving functional results in nasal reconstruction necessitates a focus on structural integrity. Surgeons are often challenged by limited supply of donor material for grafting. This study aims to determine the types and mater…

[BACKGROUND] The most critical exam components in patients seeking rhinoplasty have not been established. [OBJECTIVE] To identify concordance among experienced rhinoplasty surgeons regarding the most important exam features for various def…

[OBJECTIVE] Plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) is among the most competitive specialties, with up to 45% going unmatched each year. While extensive research exists on first-time PRS applicants, data on reapplicants remain limited. Thi…

[BACKGROUND] Pediatric craniofacial surgeons face specific ethical and professional concerns regarding the growth of social media use in plastic surgery. The authors sought to elucidate parents' views on social media use by pediatric cranio…

[PURPOSE] Limited available pediatric plastic surgery positions fail to accommodate the increasing number of craniofacial fellows trained annually. However, many adult indications have increased the demand for craniofacial expertise. Given …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing continues to revolutionize the field of plastic surgery, allowing surgeons to adapt to the needs of individual patients and innovate, plan, or refine operative techniques. The utility of this manufacturing mo…

The evolution of virtual surgical planning (VSP) in the last 2 decades has led to improved precision and efficiency for orthognathic surgery, both pre- and intraoperatively. This study evaluates a single surgeon's experience with this techn…

[BACKGROUND] The chin plays a critical role in the shape, projection, and soft tissue support of the lower face. Osseous genioplasty is a powerful tool in facial rejuvenation as it allows for optimal control of the resulting chin dimensions…

Orthognathic camouflage refers to the use of procedures other than traditional orthognathic surgery for correction of facial dysmorphology that reflects underlying skeletal discrepancy that was either not addressed on initial orthodontic ev…

[BACKGROUND] Plastic surgeons increasingly use social media as a means for patient engagement, trainee education, and research dissemination. Appropriate patient diversity on these platforms is critical to promote interaction with all patie…

[BACKGROUND] Before creation and validation of the FACE-Q by Pusic et al., adverse event types and incidences following facial cosmetic procedures were objectively measured and reported by physicians, potentially leading to misrepresentatio…

[BACKGROUND] Management of postoperative pain often requires multimodal approaches. Suboptimal dosages of current therapies can leave patients experiencing periods of insufficient analgesia, often requiring rescue therapy. With absence of a…

[IMPORTANCE] Rhinoplasty continues to rank among the most popular cosmetic surgical treatments. Measuring what the nose looks like has typically involved the use of observer-reported or physician-reported outcome measures (eg, photographs).…

Primary outcomes for orthognathic surgery and genioplasty patients include satisfaction with appearance, improved motor function, and enhanced quality of life. The goal of this study was to assess outcomes among patients undergoing these pr…

[BACKGROUND] Patient satisfaction with appearance and improved quality of life are primary outcomes in cosmetic surgery. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in patient satisfaction with facial and nose appearance, and quality of…

[BACKGROUND] As rhinoplasty patient demographics evolve, surgeons must consider the impact of demographics on patient satisfaction. [OBJECTIVES] The objective of this study was to identify independent demographic predictors of differences …

[BACKGROUND] Aesthetic skeletal surgery of the face is a powerful tool to alter the facial skeleton; the facial form is enhanced through the use of alloplastic implants and osteotomies of the facial bones. However, the ultimate aesthetic ap…

[BACKGROUND] Determining the optimal technique for autologous fat grafting requires elucidation of the engraftment process at the cellular level. The nude mouse xenograft model for autologous human fat grafting is an excellent tool to evalu…

[BACKGROUND] Resident cosmetic surgery clinics, or "chief clinics," are arguably the most effective way to provide cosmetic surgery training. Approximately 70 % of plastic surgery training programs utilize a "chief resident clinic" to augme…

[LEARNING OBJECTIVES] After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand and appreciate the incidence of venous thromboembolism in plastic surgery. 2. Understand and describe the cause and natural history of venou…