Kim BS

[BACKGROUND] Acute burns and their sequelae in the axilla are debilitating injuries. Reconstruction in this anatomically complex region is challenging due to limited tissue availability and the need to balance functional and aesthetic outco…

[BACKGROUND] Hypertension affects nearly one-third of the global adult population and is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. However, its specific impact on outcomes of esthetic breast surgery (EBS) remains poorly understood.…

[BACKGROUND] Although extended operative duration increases risks in other surgeries, its impact on breast reduction outcomes remains unclear. This retrospective cohort study investigated the relationship between operative time and postoper…

[BACKGROUND] The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and postoperative morbidity in breast augmentation remains poorly defined. This gap limits evidence-based decision-making amid rising BMI trends. Our study aims to establish a BMI-…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture (CC) is a common complication following implant-based breast surgery, often requiring surgical intervention. Yet, little is known about risk factors and outcomes following CC surgery. [METHODS] We reviewed…

Robotic surgery has emerged as a promising technique for reconstructive procedures, offering potential advantages across various surgical fields. Following initial case reports on the use of the Symani Surgical System (Medical Microinstrume…

[PURPOSE] Robotic-assisted surgery currently is evolving as a new field in microsurgery with potential benefits for reconstructive surgery. The Symani Surgical System has shown feasibility in performing microsurgical anastomosis. Reconstruc…

[BACKGROUND] Risk-reducing mastectomy (RRM) with free flap breast reconstruction (FFBR) is increasingly utilized for breast cancer prevention. While its oncological benefits are well-established, data on perioperative safety remain limited.…

: The traditional management of acute burn wounds using eschar debridement followed by split-thickness skin grafting has notable drawbacks. Stromal vascular fraction (SVF), derived from autologous adipose tissue, promotes epithelialization …

[BACKGROUND] Hypoalbuminemia, a biomarker of malnutrition, has been associated with adverse surgical outcomes;, however, its impact on breast reduction surgery is not yet well-documented. [METHODS] We queried the American college of surgeo…

[BACKGROUND] Racial disparities in surgical outcomes are well documented across various procedures, including oncological and reconstructive breast surgery. However, it remains unclear whether these inequalities extend to reduction mammopla…

[BACKGROUND] The caseload of breast reduction is on the rise. Despite this popularity, the association between body mass index (BMI) and postoperative outcomes remains unclear. We hypothesize that BMI is a significant determinant of postope…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation is a widely performed aesthetic surgery, yet the impact of operative time on postoperative outcomes remains unclear. While longer operative times have been linked to increased risks across a wide array of su…

[BACKGROUND] Mastopexy, with or without implants, is a common cosmetic breast surgery. Despite various techniques, long-term issues like pseudoptosis and recurrent ptosis remain challenging, especially in patients with poor skin quality or …

[OBJECTIVE] In complex cranial wound closures, plastic and reconstructive surgeons provide advanced techniques to improve healing and reduce complications, including infection. Although this multidisciplinary approach shows promise, data su…

[INTRODUCTION] Botulinum toxin A (BoTA) is a neurotoxin formed by Clostridium botulinum, with a broad medical application spectrum. While the primary effect of BoTA is on the muscles, the effects of BoTA in other systems including the blood…

[BACKGROUND] The increasing demand for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) in transgender and gender-diverse healthcare highlights the importance of breast augmentation surgery (BAS) for transfeminine patients. Despite its significance, there is…

[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation ranks among the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Yet, reports on post-operative patient-reported quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction remain conflicting. [METHODS] A systematic review was conducte…

[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammoplasty is popular among people of various age groups, yet the impact of age on postoperative outcomes remains debated. [METHODS] The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (20…

As vessel diameter decreases, reperfusion after anastomosis becomes more difficult. When a blood vessel is sutured, its inner diameter becomes narrower owing to the thickness of the suture material and the number of sutures. To minimize thi…

[BACKGROUND] Electrical injuries follow a specific pathophysiology and may progressively damage both skin and deeper tissues, frequently ending in amputations. Type and timing of soft tissue reconstruction after electrical burns is crucial …

[SUMMARY] To minimize donor-site damage, robot-assisted (RA) deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap harvest has been suggested. Current robotic approaches favor port placement, which either does not allow a bilateral DIEP flap harv…

In this article, authors mainly introduce new digital technology in facial bone contouring surgery. In our experience, these new technologies are crucial in ensuring the satisfaction of surgical accuracy. Our previous studies have shown sur…

Since our team reported the application of robot-assisted surgery in facial contouring surgery in 2020, further clinical trials with large samples have been conducted. This paper will report the interim results of a single-center, large-sam…

[BACKGROUND] While autologous fat grafting of the face is considered a generally safe procedure, severe complications such as arterial embolism (AE) have been reported. [OBJECTIVE] To summarize data on injection-related visual compromise, …

Rapid developments in 3-dimensional(3D) printing technologies in craniofacial plastic surgery have provided a new treatment modality for patients. In this article, we intend to share our institution's experience using 3D printing in 3 modes…

The application of minimal invasive mastectomy has allowed surgeons to perform nipplesparing mastectomy via a shorter, inconspicuous incision under clear vision and with more precise hemostasis. However, it poses new challenges in microsurg…

(1) Background: Nowadays, the use of microsurgical free flaps is a standard operative procedure in reconstructive surgery. Still, thrombosis of the microanastomosis is one of the most fatal postoperative complications. Clinical evaluation, …

[BACKGROUND] The application of robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-NSM) has allowed mastectomy to be performed via a small incision. Breast reconstruction with free autologous tissue results in the most natural and long-lasting r…