Kim DW

[BACKGROUND] Nasolabial folds (NLFs) are a common cosmetic concern. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based fillers are increasingly popular for minimally invasive facial wrinkle and fold correction. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety …

Robotic thyroidectomy has progressed from multiport to single-port (SP) platforms to minimize invasiveness and improve cosmesis. The da Vinci SP system (Intuitive Surgical) combines a flexible 3-dimensional endoscope with 3 wristed instrume…

[PURPOSE] Several types of dermal fillers have been recently introduced and used for penile augmentation (PA). However, few studies have compared outcomes after the injection of different fillers. This study aimed to compare the clinical ou…

[BACKGROUND] Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is becoming increasingly popular. Accordingly, complications of the procedure are on the rise. However, the results of improperly performed SMP are exceedingly challenging to rectify and ultimately…

[BACKGROUND] Midcheek lift has been performed for cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the lower eyelid. For midcheek lift through the subciliary incision, preperiosteal and subperiosteal dissections are the most often implemented, with go…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is a critical complication of silicone implantation caused by fibrotic tissue formation from excessive foreign body responses. Various approaches have been applied, but targeting the mechanisms of capsule f…

[OBJECTIVE] Lymphedema, especially in the advanced stage, is a growing challenge in extremity reconstruction, with few applicable surgical methods. Despite its importance, no consensus has been reached regarding a single surgical method yet…

Midazolam and fentanyl, in combination, are the most commonly used medications for conscious sedation in day aesthetic surgeries. Dexmedetomidine is popularly used in the sedation protocol of our hospital due to its reduced respiratory depr…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous material remains the preferred graft material for use in rhinoplasty. However, resorption rates of autografts remain controversial. In addition, long-term follow-up studies on autografts are rare. Thus, the objective…

A synthetic zwitterionic dopamine derivative (ZW-DOPA) containing both catechol and amine groups was recently shown to exhibit excellent antifouling activity on marine surfaces. Here, we have extended these analyses to investigate the effec…

[BACKGROUND] Late-onset inflammation is a rare complication that may occur several months to years after undergoing an uneventful rhinoplasty using alloplastic implants and an uneventful postoperative course. Studies to determine the pathop…

The aim of this study was to analyze the long-term outcomes of endodontic microsurgeries in a cohort and identify their association with prognostic factors. A cohort of endodontic microsurgeries followed up periodically with complete clinic…

In end-to-side vessel-anastomoses, a side fenestration should be made by a slit incision or partial excision of the vessel wall. However, a slit incision might restrict blood flow across the anastomosis, and a partial vessel wall excision u…

Hyaluronic acid filler injection is commonly used for aesthetic purposes. However, many clinicians neglect the possibility of developing vascular occlusion and its devastating sequelae. Besides visual loss after iatrogenic ophthalmic artery…

[BACKGROUND] Aquafilling filler is used for breast and buttock augmentation, which are the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. However, complications after using Aquafilling filler for breast augmentation have been reported…

[BACKGROUND] Hyperpigmentation following ultraviolet irradiation has cosmetic concerns. Botulinum toxin type A can favorably affect skin pigmentation. However, the mechanism of skin pigmentation is unclear. [METHODS] In vitro, human epider…

[BACKGROUND] Multiple approaches for nipple reconstruction exist, and none is considered superior to all others. The star flap is one of the most popular methods for nipple reconstruction, but gradual height loss is a major concern. We pres…

[OBJECTIVES] To investigate the common causes of persistent septal deviation in revision septoplasty and to report the surgical techniques and results to correct them. [METHODS] A total of 100 consecutive patients (86 males) who had revisi…

Reduction rhinoplasty techniques include maneuvers that weaken the nasal osseocartilaginous framework. The structurally compromised anatomy remaining after reductive surgery may be left with inadequate strength to withstand postoperative co…

This case series study examines the immunohistochemical features of capsular contracture in patients who have undergone silicone implant rhinoplasty.…

This study confirms that botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A) decreases capsular contracture and elucidates a possible mechanism. Silicone blocks were implanted subcutaneously in 20 mice. The experimental groups received BoNT-A (1, 2·5 or 5…

[BACKGROUND] One of the most serious complications of breast surgery using implants is capsular contracture. Several preventive treatments have been introduced; however, the mechanism of capsule formation has not been resolved completely. T…

[BACKGROUND] Reduced joint ROM and distraction-induced pain are common complaints of patients who have undergone gradual femoral lengthening. Attempts to reduce the effects of lengthening on joint motion have included the use of botulinum t…

Vocal fold paralysis results from various etiologies and can induce voice changes, swallowing complications, and issues with aspiration. Vocal fold paralysis is typically managed using injection laryngoplasty with fat or synthetic polymers.…

[INTRODUCTION] Nasal valve insufficiency is distinct from other anatomic causes of nasal obstruction. Functional rhinoplasty refers to the collective techniques used to reconstruct the lateral nasal wall, typically achieved with the use of …

[BACKGROUND] This study investigated on bacterial contamination of the rhinoplasty field. The effect of preoperative chlorhexidine treatment on decreasing bacterial contamination in the rhinoplasty field is examined. [METHODS] Thirty patie…

MicroRNA (miRNA) pathways have been implicated in stem cell regulation. This study investigated the molecular effects of propofol on adipocyte stem cells (ASCs) by analyzing RNA expression arrays. Human ASCs were isolated by use of a liposu…