Kim SH

[BACKGROUND] The infraorbital region is one of the most complex and esthetically critical areas of the face. Age-related changes, such as infraorbital groove and infraorbital fat bulging, frequently coexist and vary significantly among indi…

[BACKGROUND] The aesthetic use of hyaluronic acid (HA) has led to the development of various commercial HA fillers. Crosslinked HA dermal fillers are commonly used to treat facial wrinkles. This study demonstrated the non-inferiority of the…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted soft tissue landmark identification (STLI) on serial lateral cephalograms (Lat-Cephs) of Class III patients treated with two-jaw orthognathic surgery across four …

Aging affects the face and eyebrow areas, with various resultant procedures for lifting the eyebrows. Recently, thread lifting using absorbable threads has become increasingly popular, with the advantages of a faster recovery and no visible…

[PURPOSE] To evaluate the clinical outcomes of intra-articular stromal vascular fraction (SVF) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ASC) injections in patients with knee osteoarthritis through a meta-analysis of randomized clinical tr…

[SUMMARY] Upper eyelid retraction often results from overcorrection of the levator palpebrae muscle during upper eyelid surgery. In such patients, the time between wound healing and reoperation may be prolonged and could result in symptoms,…

[BACKGROUND] The subbrow approach is reportedly more effective than upper blepharoplasty for improving lateral hooding. Additionally, it allows for the removal of thick periorbital fat while simultaneously tightening weakened and sagging or…

[BACKGROUND] A hyaluronic acid filler is a viscoelastic substance that can be evaluated by rheology. Rheological properties are important for the longevity of the filler, which can be deformed due to the various forces that exist on the fac…

[BACKGROUND] Most face-lift techniques greatly improve the lower face; however, techniques for lifting the midface are limited and difficult. Original deep-plane face lift is a way to lift the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and skin …

[BACKGROUND] Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) with saline implants has been considered a safe and efficient technique for decades. However, because silicone implants are more popular than saline ones, TUBA with saline implants is n…

This study aimed to analyze the anatomical differences in levator aponeurosis angle and length between both sides in double eyelidplasty in East Asians. The retrospective study included patients with mild blepharoptosis who underwent upper …

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to determine the efficacy of prophylactic desmopressin administered via the intranasal or intravenous route in reducing intraoperative bleeding during nasal surgery. We conducted a meta-analysis …

Alloplastic materials are well suited for use in rhinoplasty in the right clinical scenarios, specifically in patients with platyrrhine noses and in challenging revision cases. The most commonly used materials today are silicone and high-de…

[BACKGROUND] No consensus exists regarding the most effective reconstruction after total laryngectomy with partial pharyngectomy (TLwPP). This study aims to compare different reconstructive techniques (pectoralis major myo-cutaneous flap, P…

Orthostatic tremor (OT) is an uncommon progressive movement disorder that involves a leg tremor when standing or weight bearing. Additionally, OT can accompany other medical or neurodegenerative disorders. In this article, we report an unus…

Botulism is a flaccid neuroparalytic disease caused by a potent toxin produced by the spore-producing Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium, . Mouse bioassays are a common standard assay for confirmation of botulism, but the assay is causing e…

[INTRODUCTION] Breast implant malpositioning is the second most common reason for revisional breast surgery. Multiple correction methods are suggested, depending on the malposition, but most of the methods, such as the inframammary fold inc…

Breast augmentation can cause severe postoperative pain, leading to an increased length of hospital stay. Postoperative pain management following breast surgery has traditionally involved intravenous and oral analgesics. However, the misuse…

Currently, dermal fillers are largely based on commercialized cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, which require a large injection force. Additionally, HA can be easily decomposed by enzymes, and HA-treated tissues present a risk o…

[BACKGROUND] Costal cartilage is commonly employed as a dorsal implant in Asian rhinoplasty. To achieve better outcomes, it is important to know which types of costal cartilage are most appropriate for dorsal augmentation. [OBJECTIVES] The…

With the increase in the number of cases of silicone implant insertion either for cosmetic surgery or breast reconstruction after mastectomy, it is not unusual to encounter patients with silicone implants in clinical settings. Recently, the…

[BACKGROUND] Galeal or temporalis muscle flaps have been traditionally used to reconstruct skull base defects after tumor removal. Unfortunately, these flaps do not provide sufficient vascularized tissue for a dural seal in extensive defect…

Uterine incarceration is rare, but it can caus e serious complications, in which the uterus is trapped in the pelvic cavity behind the sacral promontory. Fibroid uterus can cause urinary frequency and retention, which can result from compre…

Epidermal or epidermoid cysts are one of the most frequent benign masses at the subepidermal level. They are typically smooth, movable, and fluctuant masses covered with stratified squamous epithelium. They rarely grow to a huge size, and o…

[OBJECTIVES] Although lateral osteotomy is an important part of rhinoplasty, it is known to be closely associated with postoperative eyelid edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty. There is no consensus on which osteotomy methods are effecti…

[OBJECTIVES] When performing cosmetic rhinoplasty with alloplastic materials, complications such as implant visualization, inflammation, dislocation, and extrusion should be thoroughly evaluated. Although computed tomography (CT) can provid…

[BACKGROUND] Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has recently emerged as a surgical technique for oropharyngeal cancer. We performed a systematic review to investigate the clinical safety and effectiveness of robotic surgery compared with conv…

[BACKGROUND] Laryngeal microsurgery (LMS) is often accompanied by a sudden increase in blood pressure (BP) during surgery because of stimulation around the larynx. This sudden change in the hemodynamic status is not immediately reflected in…

The infraorbital nerve is a branch of the trigeminal nerve. Injury to the infraorbital nerve can be caused by trauma, including various facial fractures. Due to this nerve injury, patients complain of numbness and pain in the entire cheek, …