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Improvement in Temple Hollowing with VYC-20L Hyaluronic Acid Filler: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Safety and Effectiveness.
[BACKGROUND] Temple hollowing is characterized by a reduction of volume in the temporal fossa, which can result in a skeletonized look and contribute to an aged appearance. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of VYC-20…
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Decades of beauty: Achieving aesthetic goals throughout the lifespan.
[BACKGROUND] Several elements, including age, influence judgments of beauty and attractiveness. Aging is affected by intrinsic factors (e.g., genetics, race/ethnicity, anatomical variations) and extrinsic factors (e.g., lifestyle, environme…
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A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled Study of HARC for Cheek Augmentation and Correction of Midface Contour Deficiencies.
[BACKGROUND] HARC is a soft and flexible hyaluronic acid filler containing lidocaine, manufactured using XpresHAn® technology, restoring natural-looking volume and soft contours. [OBJECTIVES] To evaluate safety and effectiveness o…
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Safety and Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Filler, VYC-20L, via Cannula for Cheek Augmentation: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Study.
[BACKGROUND] Using cannulas to deliver facial fillers may reduce adverse events (AEs) compared with needle injection. [OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of VYC-20L (20 mg/mL hyaluronic acid gel with lidocaine) via cannula…
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Plastic surgery procedure unit: A streamlined care model for minor and intermediate procedures: A cost-benefit analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] The advent of wide-awake local anaesthesia has led to a reduced need for main theatre for trauma and elective plastic procedures. This results in significant cost-benefits for the institution. This study aims to show how a de…
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Update on Avoiding and Treating Blindness From Fillers: A Recent Review of the World Literature.
[BACKGROUND] Sudden loss of vision secondary to filler treatments is a rare but catastrophic complication. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to update the published cases of blindness after filler injection that have occurred since we…
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Does pyloric drainage have a role in the era of minimally invasive esophagectomy?
[INTRODUCTION] Pyloric drainage during minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) may be more technically challenging than with an open approach. Alternatives to classic surgical drainage have increased in popularity; however, data are lacking …
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Transcriptome patterns in hidradenitis suppurativa: support for the role of antimicrobial peptides and interferon pathways in disease pathogenesis.
[BACKGROUND] Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a recurrent inflammatory disease of the apocrine sweat glands. Immune dysregulation probably contributes to the pathogenesis of HS. [AIM] To harness mRNA expression arrays to investigate the tr…
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In Vivo Degradation of Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Fillers by Exogenous Hyaluronidases.
[BACKGROUND] An advantage of hyaluronic acid (HA)-based fillers is reversibility. [OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the ability of 2 hyaluronidases to degrade 3 HA-based fillers using a novel in vivo model. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] Rats were injecte…
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Development and Validation of a Photonumeric Scale for Assessment of Chin Retrusion.
[BACKGROUND] A validated scale is needed for objective and reproducible comparisons of chin appearance before and after chin augmentation in practice and clinical studies. [OBJECTIVE] To describe the development and validation of the 5-poi…
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Current practice patterns of drain usage amongst UK and Irish surgeons performing bilateral breast reductions: Evidence down the drain.
[INTRODUCTION] Bilateral breast reduction (BBR) is one of the most frequently performed female breast operations. Despite no evidence supporting efficacy of drain usage in BBRs, postoperative insertion is common. Recent high quality evidenc…
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A methodological analysis of the plastic surgery cost-utility literature using established guidelines.
[BACKGROUND] Cost-utility studies, common in medicine, are rare within plastic surgery despite their capability of measuring the value of procedures by considering the societal costs of improving quality of life. The objectives of this stud…
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Volumizing hyaluronic acid filler for midface volume deficit: 2-year results from a pivotal single-blind randomized controlled study.
[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) gels are commonly used to correct age-related midface volume deficit (MVD), yet the Food and Drug Administration has not specifically approved them for this purpose. [OBJECTIVE] To study the safety and eff…
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High-grade spindle cell sarcoma arising in rhytidectomy scar: a case report.
A 53-year-old woman developed a high-grade spindle cell sarcoma in a rhytidectomy incision. Early diagnosis was confounded by the presence of a recent surgical incision. This case report underlines the importance of maintaining a low thresh…
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Inadequacies in the first aid management of burns presenting to plastic surgery services.
Burn injury is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Ireland. Simple first aid measures such as immediate wound cooling and removal of the source of injury can significantly improve clinical outcome. We conducted a six-month stu…