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Rhinoplasty is a delicate surgical procedure that requires a thorough understanding of the dynamic interplay between the various structures of the nose. Any changes made to one part of the nose can have downstream effects on the overall har…

EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) is a heterogenous group of inheritable connective tissue disorders that commonly precludes patients from being elective surgical candidates. Patients with EDS are at a higher risk of increased bleeding, delayed …

[BACKGROUND] Crushed cartilage grafts improve augmentation and contour irregularities in rhinoplasty; however, they are associated with complications including resorption, asymmetries, palpability, and need for revision surgery. [METHODS] …

[BACKGROUND] For an optimal aesthetic plan for correction of nasal tip disharmony, it is crucial to note lip and tip disproportions. [OBJECTIVES] In this study we sought to investigate the incidence of preoperative upper lip malposition in…

Our recent studies show that the majority of patients seeking rhinoplasty have inadequate incisor show. Furthermore, some rhinoplasty maneuvers, such as a columella strut, can alter the lip position and consequently the incisor show. We rep…

[BACKGROUND] Fat injection has become increasingly popular in aesthetic surgery, but there is a sparsity of literature regarding its role during genioplasty. In this study, we present the largest series of patients receiving fat injections …

[INTRODUCTION] There remains an unclear definition of the term "gigantomastia," with many studies using different parameters and measurements. Currently, the operative management and patient education for gigantomastia are outdated. The his…

[INTRODUCTION] The underlying principles of preservation rhinoplasty (PR) center around maintaining the soft tissue envelope, dorsum, and alar cartilage through surgical manipulations and tip suture techniques. In particular, the let-down (…

[BACKGROUND] There has recently been a resurgence of interest in preservation rhinoplasty (PR) for dorsal hump elimination or dorsal projection reduction. However, no studies have scrutinized aesthetic outcomes to identify common pattern of…

[BACKGROUND] ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence model, may be used by future applicants in the plastic surgery residency match. [METHODS] Ten personal statements (5 generated by ChatGPT, 5 written by applicants) were rated by 10…