Lee KH

[BACKGROUND] Unresolved facial asymmetry remains a common cause of postoperative dissatisfaction after rhinoplasty, and eyes are key determinants of asymmetric perception. Although the nose is considered the central pivot of facial developm…

[RATIONALE] Craniopharyngiomas are histologically benign tumors with a relatively high recurrence rate. Surgical removal is challenging due to proximity to critical brain structures. This report introduces a staged operation strategy for a …

Dermal fillers comprising injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) are widely used for soft tissue augmentation, often using crosslinking agents such as 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) or poly (ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PEGDE). Here,…

[OBJECTIVES.] The eyebrow is a frequently used landmark in rhinoplasty. While caution is advisable when relying on manipulated eyebrows as a reference, there is a lack of evidence regarding the use of unmanipulated eyebrows as a landmark. T…

: Dorsal humps and nasal deviation are common deformities in rhinoplasty. While existing classification systems characterize these deformities individually, their concurrent presentation complicates surgical planning. The aim of this study …

[BACKGROUND] The cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the viscoelastic hydrogel with a dominant elasticity rather than a viscosity as a useful medical device in the soft tissue augmentation. These HA fillers undergo deformation to …

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), such as urgency, urinary incontinence, and/or difficulty voiding, hamper the quality of life (QoL) of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). If not managed adequately, urological complications, such as …

[INTRODUCTION] Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for a number of debilitating neurological diseases. However, the placement of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) can lead to significant cosmetic concerns for some pati…

[BACKGROUND] Osteotomy is one of the most traumatic but critical procedures in rhinoplasty. A detailed preoperative analysis of the bony vault is essential to performing a successful osteotomy. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to analyze bone…

[BACKGROUND] Assessing facial asymmetry is important to prevent unsatisfactory results in rhinoplasty. There has yet to be a consensus on reference lines for determining asymmetry. This study aimed to determine ideal reference lines to asse…

Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers are produced by crosslinking HA with agents, such as 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) and poly (ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) to acquire desired properties. Thus, the safety evaluation o…

[BACKGROUND] The study sought to plan mastopexy and breast reduction according to the principle of the divine proportion, represented by the letter phi, via the convergent assembly of multiple layers to create the new breast. This strategy …

Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections improve muscle tone and range of motion (ROM) among stroke patients with upper limb spasticity. However, the efficacy of BTX-A injections for improving active function is unclear. We aimed to determ…

[BACKGROUND] In patients with a thin soft tissue breast envelope, lower pole implant palpability is a postoperative sequela that concerns patients. Anatomically, the lower aspect of the breast near the inframammary fold lacks sufficient sof…

[BACKGROUND] Alloplastic materials are a mainstay in Asian rhinoplasty. However, the outline of alloplastic implants can become conspicuous over time in rhinoplasty patients, which is a significant cause for revision. In revision rhinoplast…

[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty surgeons are aware that the nasal profile differs according to body position, namely, the erect position in the consultation room vs the supine position on the operating table. It is not clear whether this differenc…

[CONCLUSION] MCT is a useful tool to pre-operatively determine whether internal nasal valve (INV) narrowing affects a nasal obstruction. Functional rhinoplasty seemed to produce better results than septoplasty in Asian patients with a nasal…

[BACKGROUND] Optimal augmentation mammaplasty results not only from proper implant size and breast shape, but also from the minimization of postoperative scarring, especially in patients prone to hypertrophic scars. In this context, the aut…

A 19-year-old female patient visited our clinic for rhinoplasty. She complained about her low take-off point, which was apparent in profile view, and wanted slight tip projection. She refused additional cartilage harvesting from ears or rib…

[PURPOSE] To investigate the effect of conjunctival mini-flap operation to treat restrictive strabismus in patients with diplopia caused by conjunctival adhesion and hyperplasia after periocular surgery. [DESIGN] Case series study. [METHO…