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We have read the article titled "Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging Guides Needling Treatment of Vascular Complications from Dermal Fillers" by Tsai et al. in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and we are deeply interested in their research. The study …

[INTRODUCTION] Striae distensae (SD) appear clinically as parallel striae, lying perpendicular to the tension lines of the skin. SD evolve into two clinical phases, an initial inflammatory phase in which they are called "striae rubrae" (SR)…

[INTRODUCTION] Lipedema, a chronic condition affecting 11% of women, causes abnormal fat buildup in the lower limbs, leading to disproportionate body shape and functional problems. Often misdiagnosed, its cause is unclear, and conservative …

Patients undergoing breast reconstruction with the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap are at risk of arterial and venous thrombosis, necessitating flap salvage surgery. However, this carries the risk of ischemia-reperfusion inj…

The article titled "Adverse Events Associated with Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection for Non-surgical Facial Aesthetics: A Systematic Review of High Level of Evidence Studies" by Kyriazidis et al.in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery presents a syste…

The article titled "Myomodulation with Facial Fillers: A Comprehensive Technical Guide and Retrospective Case Series" by Coimbra et al. in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery presents a technical guide for holistic facial treatment using hyaluronic a…

[BACKGROUND] Carbon-assisted, Q-switched, neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser treatment consists of applying a topical carbon suspension all over the face, followed by irradiation with a Q-switched 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium-…

[BACKGROUND] Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a prevalent genetic condition that can affect both male and female, and is considered the most frequent form of hair loss. Traditional scales and methods of classifying AGA are basically qualitati…

The article titled "Nonsurgical Chin Augmentation Using Hyaluronic Acid: A Systematic Review of Technique, Satisfaction, and Complications" by Ou et al. in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery presents a systematic review focused on categorizing compl…

[INTRODUCTION] Determining which facelift technique yields the most effective long-term rejuvenation results and ensures optimal stability over time remains a significant question in cosmetic surgery: Does the most invasive surgery lead to …

Addressing facial palsy (FP) presents intricate challenges in achieving natural expressions. Although free functional muscle transfers (FFMT) offer effective smile restoration, age impacts their efficacy. The optimal FFMT age range of 5-55 …

[INTRODUCTION] Breast hypertrophy, a common pathological condition, often requires surgical intervention to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and improve patients' quality of life. Various techniques have been developed for breast reduction, e…

We reviewed the article titled "The Use of Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Clinical, and Patient-Reported Outcomes" authored by Mortada et al. in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery with considerable…

[INTRODUCTION] Augmentation and coverage of irregularities of the nasal dorsum remain a challenge in rhinoplasty. Different techniques have been described in the current literature for this purpose. The aim of this study is to assess and il…

We conducted a thorough examination of the paper titled " Rhinofiller: Fat Grafting (Surgical) Versus Hyaluronic Acid (Non-surgical)" authored by Gentile et al. in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery with significant interest. The author shared their…

[BACKGROUND] Success or failure of plastic surgery procedures relies on cosmetic results. Understanding the objective perception of favorable aesthetic results is critical to ensure patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to develop…

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is often the first procedure requested by patients wishing to undergo gender-affirming surgery. This study aims to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of deep plane facelifts in FFS. The authors co…

[INTRODUCTION] Being one of the most practiced procedures in plastic surgery, it is important to foster a better understanding of the effect of anatomical changes in the pubic area after abdominoplasty on sexuality in women. Since to date n…

[BACKGROUND] Inferior-central pedicle has some aesthetic drawbacks, including hypertrophic scar along the inframammary fold (IMF), squaring of the breast contours, and propensity to develop long-term 'bottoming-out.' This study aimed to ver…

[BACKGROUND] Oncologic excision and trauma can be responsible for major defects and lymphedema. Free flaps are commonly used for reconstruction. We aimed to determine if lymphatic flow between flap and recipient site can be restored without…