Lin SJ

[BACKGROUND] Alcohol-based surgical hand scrubs are a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective alternative to traditional water-based hand antisepsis, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). These advantages make alcohol…

[OBJECTIVE] An increasing number of women are choosing careers in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS). These evolving surgeon demographics have highlighted the need for parental leave policies, lactation accommodations, an…

There is extensive coverage in the existing literature on implant-associated lymphomas like anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, but breast implant-associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC) has received limited scholarly attention since its f…

[BACKGROUND] Patients with breast cancer living in rural areas are less likely to undergo breast reconstruction. Further, given the additional training and resources required for autologous reconstruction, it is likely that rural patients f…

[BACKGROUND] We aimed to assess the effect of hirudotherapy on flap congestion and thrombosis in adult female patients who underwent microvascular breast reconstruction. [METHODS] A systematic review of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane…

[BACKGROUND] Recent CMS billing changes have raised concerns about insurance coverage for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. This study compared the costs and utilization of transverse rectus abdominis my…

[BACKGROUND] The scapular free flap (SFF) is essential in complex reconstructive surgery and often indicated in complex defects with compromised or poor local tissue integrity. This review aims to assess the versatility and reliability of t…

Free tissue transfer is a valuable surgical option for the reconstruction of a myriad of complex lower extremity defects. Currently, there is a paucity of data that examines the risks of complications for each of these unique indications. …

This literature review provides a novel exploration of zinc's multifaceted roles in dermatology, with a particular focus on its potential integration into botulinum toxin formulations-an area that remains relatively underexplored in clinica…

[BACKGROUND] Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents cardiometabolic dysregulation, defined by hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. There remains a significant gap in our understanding of whether MetS impacts outcomes of abdomina…

[BACKGROUND] Suction lipectomy (liposuction) is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States, but little has been documented regarding perioperative complications due to its outpatient nature. [OBJECTIVES] This cros…

[BACKGROUND] Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of cardiometabolic abnormalities including hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. The safety profiles of patients with MetS undergoing breast reconstruction remain un…

[BACKGROUND] Recent literature has established outpatient breast reconstruction (BR) to be a safe alternative to inpatient BR. However, the impact of race and ethnicity on BR patient decision-making and postsurgical outcomes remains unexplo…

[PURPOSE] The choice of pedicle in reduction mammaplasty is highly variable with prior studies demonstrating high patient satisfaction in most cases. This study aimed to examine the impact of pedicle type on clinical and patient-reported ou…

[INTRODUCTION] Research in gender-affirming chest surgery has primarily compared cisgender versus transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people, without specifically addressing nonbinary people. This study will assess surgical complications b…

[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty can provide symptomatic relief to patients suffering from macromastia; however, complications such as dehiscence are common. It is unknown if the presence of complications affects patient-reported outcomes…

[BACKGROUND] The popularity of cosmetic tourism may increase unnecessary risks for patients as postoperative care is variable. However, little is known about the current trends and public perception of this growing phenomenon. This study co…

[BACKGROUND] The creation of postoperative rhinoplasty results that appear natural and proportional to the face are crucial for patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to assess the public's ability to detect a post-rhinoplasty …

[BACKGROUND] The literature on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) discussing dorsal preservation rhinoplasty (DPR) and component dorsal hump reduction (CDHR) is scarce. This study aims to fill the gap in PROs between these techniques. [METHO…

[BACKGROUND] Patients consider many factors when selecting a plastic surgeon. Previous studies have demonstrated the importance of board certification and reputation in this decision. Despite this, there is a paucity of knowledge on the rol…

[INTRODUCTION] Research productivity is an important part of required Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education scholarship during residency training and critical to trainees who intend to pursue careers in academia. This study a…

[BACKGROUND] Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have evolved to validated questionnaires assessing health-related quality of life. This systematic review evaluates the utilization of PROs in United States plastic and reconstructive surgery (P…

[BACKGROUND] The drive to improve surgical proficiency through advanced simulation-based training has gained momentum. This meta-analysis systematically evaluated evidence regarding the impact of plastic surgery-related simulation on the pe…

[BACKGROUND] Empowerment is the process by which patients gain greater control of their health through active and informed decision-making. Greater patient empowerment has been shown to be positively correlated with improved health care out…

[BACKGROUND] As social attitudes toward plastic surgery continue to evolve, the prevalence of men seeking plastic surgery has been increasing. By delving into the factors that encourage male patients to seek plastic surgery and the obstacle…

[UNLABELLED] In 1993, the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act mandated increasing minority and women enrollment in clinical trials (CTs). This study aimed to investigate trends in race and ethnicity enrollment and reporting in …

[BACKGROUND] This study aims to pioneer in evaluating women's representation in plastic surgery innovations, focusing on mammary prosthesis devices' inventorship. Despite growing gender parity in the field, women's involvement in innovation…

[INTRODUCTION] On most online platforms, just about anyone can disseminate plastic surgery (PS) content regardless of their educational or professional background. This study examines the general public's perceptions of the accuracy of onli…

[BACKGROUND] Medical students who attend institutions without plastic surgery residency programs are at a disadvantage in the plastic surgery match. We developed an educational program for medical students without home programs called Explo…

[OBJECTIVE] Three-dimensional printing (3Dp) and modeling have demonstrated increasing utility within plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS). This study aims to understand the prevalence of how this technology is utilized in craniofacial …