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[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] To review the utility of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the management of head and neck wounds. [RECENT FINDINGS] NPWT has broad applications in the management of head and neck wounds. NPWT has demonstrated s…

[OBJECTIVES] To classify device- and patient-related events associated with the use of ultrasonic bone saws. [METHODS] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database was queried fo…

This article reviews special considerations in complex nasal defects including treatment of adjacent subunit defects, timing of repair with radiation, reconstruction in patients with prior repairs or recurrent disease, and the role of prost…

[BACKGROUND] Advancements in digital cameras and the advent of smartphones have magnified the importance of clinical photography in facial plastic surgery. Here, we aim to examine the effect of different camera types, focal lengths, and dis…

The nose has several important functions including inspiration, humidification of air, and filtering of allergens. The nose also has a major role in facial harmony as the central focal point. Patients will present to the rhinoplasty surgeon…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] The use of piezoelectric instrumentation is increasingly recognized as an alternative to traditional bone-cutting techniques across a wide array of surgeries. Here, we provide an overview of the technique, including devi…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] Understanding effective ergonomic interventions is crucial for enhancing occupational health and career longevity. There is a paucity of clear ergonomics guidelines in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS), pl…

[OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS] Dermal filler (DF) is a widely used nonsurgical option for facial rejuvenation with a rapidly expanding market. Physician payments by DF industry leaders have yet to be characterized. We sought to investigate trends …

[OBJECTIVE] To characterize the acetaminophen and narcotic use pattern of the postoperative rhinoplasty patient. To describe a pain level and pain medication usage pattern of the typical post-rhinoplasty patient and identify demographic con…

[OBJECTIVE] To identify characteristics of patients presenting preoperatively for functional septorhinoplasty associated with increased Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scores. [STUDY DESIGN] Retrospective analysis of a prospect…

Understanding the multidimensional postoperative patient experience after rhinoplasty is critical for preoperative counseling and postoperative management. A prospective clinical study was conducted from June to December 2019 for 60 patien…

COVID-19 poses a potentially significant infectious risk during procedures of the head and neck due to high viral loads in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Facial plastic surgery has significant exposure to these areas during craniomaxillo…

[OBJECTIVE] Saddle nose deformity is a well-described condition that most commonly results from trauma or prior surgery. For larger saddle nose deformity defects, bone grafts are a reconstructive option that provide adequate structure for r…

[OBJECTIVE(S)] To characterize procedural trends in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures in relation to the United States economy. [METHODS] Retrospective cohort study examining annual procedure rates were determined from t…

[IMPORTANCE] Using health utility values (HUVs) as an outcome measure for surgical procedures, including rhinoplasty, allows for a standardized measurement of the qualitative and financial benefit of that procedure on overall health. [OBJE…

[IMPORTANCE] In light of the current opioid crisis, there exists a demonstrated need to balance adequate postrhinoplasty pain control with measured use of narcotics. If pain is inadequately controlled, patients may be unsatisfied with their…