Kim JH

[OBJECTIVES] Obturator and free flap reconstruction differ in their postoperative visibility, potentially affecting cancer surveillance. This study compared clinicopathologic and survival outcomes after maxillectomy in patients with maxilla…

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This study evaluated whether echogenic needles improve ultrasound visibility during hyaluronic acid filler injections in the cheek-a high-risk area due to anatomical variability of facial vessels. In a single-patient in vivo setting, 3 type…

The choice between cannulas and needles for dermal filler injection has direct implications for safety, efficacy, and patient experience. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from randomized controlled trials, observational studies, c…

[BACKGROUND] Aging leads to noticeable changes in lip volume, definition, and projection largely due to alterations in the orbicularis oris muscle. Although superficial signs of aging are well-documented, deeper muscular changes remain unde…

[BACKGROUND] A slim ankle is considered a hallmark of beauty in modern aesthetics. Excessive muscular hypertrophy, particularly of the deep calf muscle (soleus), can lead to a thick ankle appearance that detracts from an overall refined leg…

Selective chemodenervation of the inferior gluteus maximus (GMax) may induce compensatory hypertrophy of its superior fibers. Two healthy female subjects underwent ultrasound-guided botulinumtoxinA (JETEMA THE TOXIN, JETEMA Co., Ltd., Korea…

[BACKGROUND] Infraorbital herniated fat pads ("eyebags") are a frequent aesthetic concern. Surgical blepharoplasty remains the gold standard but is associated with downtime and potential complications. Fat apoptosis (FA) injection therapy i…

[BACKGROUND] Conjoined bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap with intraflap anastomosis is an efficient approach for breast reconstruction, enabling the use of almost the entire abdominal tissue. Variations in bilateral …

[BACKGROUND] Intradermal injection of CPM-HA20G, a low-viscoelasticity hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler with glycerol, has been shown to be effective for facial rejuvenation in Caucasians, but research in Asians is limited. [AIMS] This s…

[BACKGROUND] The shape and size of ears significantly influence facial aesthetics. In many Asian cultures, lying ears are not perceived favorably in Asian culture, leading individuals to seek surgical interventions to correct this issue. Al…

[BACKGROUND] Clavicular enhancement with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers has recently emerged as a novel aesthetic procedure designed to improve skeletal definition through a minimally invasive approach. Advances in filler rheology and refined…

[BACKGROUND] Filler-induced vascular occlusion remains a rare but serious complication in aesthetic medicine, particularly in the lips, where collateral circulation is limited. Polynucleotide (DOT-PN) is a polynucleotide-based medical devic…

Nasolabial folds significantly impact facial appearance and are a common aesthetic concern. This article reviews anatomic considerations and filler injection techniques for treating these folds, with a focus on the Korean population. The de…

Bruising after cosmetic procedures, such as botulinum toxin injections or dermal fillers, is a frequent complication. We present a new, detailed protocol using different types of lasers at various stages of bruise progression to optimize tr…

[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to compare the effects of facial roller and gua sha massage on anthropometric facial contours, muscle tone, and skin elasticity parameters during an 8-week intervention period. [METHODS] Thirty-four women aged…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative seroma is an underrecognized but clinically relevant complication after parotidectomy, leading to repeated aspirations and patient discomfort. Limited evidence exists on its incidence, risk factors, and clinical c…

The European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology-Advisory Committee in Radiation Oncology Practice (ESTRO-ACROP) updated a new target volume delineation guideline for postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) after implant-based reconstruction. …

Recurrent parotid sialocele is rare and challenging to treat. Treatment options are limited for cases of parotid sialocele that recur despite ductal ligation. This case study presents a patient who underwent wide excision of the right bucca…

[BACKGROUND] Wide excision of malignant melanoma on the foot usually results in an extensive function-destroying defect, and the reconstruction of foot defects remains challenging for reconstructive surgeons. We propose using anterolateral …

[OBJECTIVE] Petroclival meningiomas invade Meckel's cave through the porus trigeminus, leading to secondary trigeminal neuralgia. Microsurgery and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) are the typical treatment options. This study investigated sy…

Scalp reconstruction has always been a challenging problem for even the most experienced surgeon to provide good aesthetic and functional results. This is mainly because the scalp is less mobile and tight, requiring a much larger dissection…

The free flap is a versatile option for reconstruction of soft tissue defects around the ankle. In patients with poor lower leg circulation, arterial insufficiency is one of the complications that can occur immediately after vessel anastomo…

[INTRODUCTION] Although various products are commonly used for skin rejuvenation, solid-type hyaluronic acid (HA) as an injectable form has not been researched or utilized. This study aimed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of solid-ty…

[BACKGROUND] Despite the increasing popularity of various materials for ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury mitigation, research on botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) remains limited. This study assesses BoNTA's efficacy in protecting flaps from …

[BACKGROUND] Breast implants, including textured variants, have been widely used in aesthetic and reconstructive mammoplasty. However, the textured type, which is one of the shell texture types of breast implants, has been identified as a p…

[OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to evaluate the sequential postoperative changes in tip aesthetics, by evaluating the aesthetic performance of the septal extension graft with or without tip grafting. [METHODS] A total of 62 patients who unde…

[BACKGROUND] Various surgical techniques have been developed to enhance the nose shapes of Asian patients. Silicone implant augmentation rhinoplasty is widely used because it is relatively easy to perform and often yields satisfactory outco…

: With the emergence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), it has become necessary to identify the implant shell type patients have received. Therefore, an immediate, reliable method for identifying a breas…