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[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap technique has gained popularity due to its muscle-sparing properties, significantly reducing morbidity and enhancing aesthetic outcomes in breast reconstruction. In a consider…

[AIM] Due to the lack of a predictable and noninvasive method for distinguishing different types of apical periodontitis, it is difficult to estimate the actual prognosis of periapical cysts and the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment fo…

[BACKGROUND] Determining the need for a bipedicled deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a critical challenge in delayed breast reconstruction. The traditional, experience-based approach is often subjective and inaccurate. We a…

[BACKGROUND] Facial botulinum toxin type A injections are among the most common procedures in the field of aesthetic surgery. However, this procedure requires practitioners to have a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical distributio…

[OBJECTIVE] To assess clinical outcomes of the surgery-early approach in managing skeletal Class II malocclusion and mandibular deviation. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] A 21-year-old female underwent staged treatment: (1) limited presurgical ort…

[BACKGROUND] Owing to the prevalence of congenital single eyelids among Asians, methods are needed to create a double-eyelid fold. Incisional blepharoplasty is considered an ideal method for this purpose. The classical approach tends to cre…

[BACKGROUND] In blepharoplasty, a preaponeurotic fat pad has been considered to provide padding and structural support for the eyelid. In our practice, we have identified a dense fibrous membrane surrounding the preaponeurotic fat pad, whic…

[BACKGROUND] The emotional and psychological complexities experienced by patients who will undergo plastic surgery are profound. This study aims to explore the origins of preoperative emotional challenges and their associated risk factors a…

[BACKGROUND] Postburn axillary contracture is a common complication that leads to functional impairment and unsatisfactory aesthetic outcomes. The authors present their experience with axillary contracture reconstruction using preexpanded b…

Apical microsurgery is accurate and minimally invasive, produces few complications, and has a success rate of more than 90%. However, due to the lack of awareness and understanding of apical microsurgery by dental general practitioners and …

[OBJECTIVE] Lumbar disc herniation is a syndrome triggered by degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc. Based on the technique of ALIF, combining the concept of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), we summarized Anterior L…

Intentional tooth replantation (ITR) is an advanced treatment modality and the procedure of last resort for preserving teeth with inaccessible endodontic or resorptive lesions. ITR is defined as the deliberate extraction of a tooth; evaluat…

[BACKGROUND] To investigate the clinical efficacy of narrow-margin modified Mohs microsurgery (mMMS) in the treatment of extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD). [METHODS] A retrospective cohort review was conducted on 52 patients with EMPD wh…

[OBJECTIVE] To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of repairing surgical defect in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor with free rectus femoris flap. [METHODS] The clinical data of 34 patients with surgical defects in pharyngo-larynge…

An ideal dermal filler should integrate filling, repair, and anti-aging effects, with immediate tissue augmentation, slow degradation, and progressive stimulation of collagen regeneration. However, commonly used hyaluronic acid (HA) hydroge…

Vaccination may represent a suitable strategy for preventing botulism. The recombinant expression of toxin functional domains can induce effective immune responses against botulism. This study aims to develop a safe and effective recombinan…

Botulinum toxin A (BoNT/A) injections into the bulbospongiosus muscle have emerged as a novel treatment for lifelong premature ejaculation (PE), though efficacy remains controversial. This study evaluates BoNT/A's efficacy and safety throug…

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) remains an unsolved medical problem due to its poor local recurrence rate and prognosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression characteristics of RAC-related C3 botulinum toxin sub…

[BACKGROUND] Reports of skin infections associated with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) following cosmetic procedures are increasing. The diagnosis and treatment of these infections remain a significant challenge for clinicians. [OBJECTI…

Botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) is widely used for the treatment of sialorrhea; however, its mechanism remains unclear. Tight junctions (TJs) are limiting factors for salivary secretion through the paracellular pathway in the salivary gland, …

[BACKGROUND] We previously examined plasma metabolic changes before and after botulinum toxin-A injections of cerebral palsy (CP) children and showed that the glycine, serine and threonine metabolism may play a key role in neuritogenesis. T…

[OBJECTIVE] Botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) is widely used in oral and maxillofacial surgery to treat masseter hypertrophy and bruxism, inducing transient masseter atrophy, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Mitophagy, essential fo…

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the clinical efficacy of combining autologous fat grafting with hair follicle unit transplantation. [METHODS] The authors conducted a retrospective analysis involving 30 patients at the Department of Plastic Surgery, …

[OBJECTIVE] To compare the effectiveness of single-stage vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) combined with lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and liposuction (LS) (3L) versus LVA combined with LS (2L) for the treatment of moderate-to-l…

[UNLABELLED] Secondary extremity lymphedema (SEL) is a chronic and progressive disorder resulting from impaired lymphatic drainage, most commonly following oncologic interventions such as breast or gynecological cancer surgery. Characterize…

[BACKGROUND] This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess differences in surgical trauma between the inframammary fold approach and endoscopic transaxillary approach in breast augmentation surgery. [METHODS] One hundred and ninety-four …

[BACKGROUND] Revision surgery after breast augmentation is performed for various reasons. Understanding the causes and patients' attitudes toward implant management (removal or replacement) is critical for improving outcomes. [METHODS] A r…

[BACKGROUND] Auricular cartilage is widely used in rhinoplasty, but there are few studies on its biological changes after transplantation. [OBJECTIVES] This study investigated the biological transition of cartilage free grafts with and wit…

[BACKGROUND] Rib cartilage rhinoplasty has emerged as a preferred surgical approach for complex nasal reconstructions due to its structural integrity, versatility, and long-term stability. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates …