Luo SK

[BACKGROUND] Dermal fillers are a primary treatment for chin retrusion. However, current options have limitations in longevity and biomechanical properties. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a no…

[BACKGROUND] Most existing research on breast vasculature has focused on autopsy findings or imaging analyses in patients with breast hypertrophy, while investigations specifically targeting augmentation candidates remain limited. [OBJECTI…

[BACKGROUND] Intradermal injections of fillers such as poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microspheres and hyaluronic acid (HA) offer the possibility of skin rejuvenation. However, the biological effects of these fillers and the mechanisms underlyin…

[BACKGROUND] The chin significantly influences facial aesthetics, contributing to the overall balance and harmony of the face. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the hyaluronic acid filler Hyamax® Volumizer for chin augmentatio…

[BACKGROUND] The postauricular injection technique is a needle-based technique that places soft tissue fillers behind the ears into the supra-periosteal plane of the mastoid process of the temporal bone. The resulting clinical effect pushes…

[BACKGROUND] Research studies on Asian women's preferences for breast augmentation and the factors that influence decision-making are scarce or unrepresentative. [METHODS] This study was conducted from September 2016 to September 2017, a p…

[BACKGROUND] While alterations in the vasculature supplying the breast have been extensively recorded, there is no information on the direct breast branches of the axillary artery (AA). An elucidation of the direct breast branches may prove…

[BACKGROUND] In Asia, the demand for cosmetic facial treatments has surged due to technological advancements, increased social acceptability, and affordability. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) fillers, known for their biocompatibility and biodegr…

[BACKGROUND] The demand for soft tissue filler injections has experienced a significant increase in recent years. Therefore, this study used bibliometric analysis to identify prominent research areas and emerging trends within the field. […

[BACKGROUND] Lip filler injection is one of the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedures involving the face; however, vascular complications are not uncommon. The aim of this study was to investigate the anatomy of the superior la…

[BACKGROUND] Although three-dimensional (3D) simulations are becoming more common in preoperative breast augmentation planning, this does not necessarily imply that the simulated results are highly accurate. [OBJECTIVES] We aimed to evalua…

[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid is the most popular dermal filler in the treatment of nasolabial folds. Injection methods vary among physicians. [METHODS] A randomized, two-center, double-blind, intraindividual trial was designed to compare a…

[BACKGROUND] The chin is an important facial structure that directly affects the overall contour of the face. The key to achieving a beautiful, effective, and safe chin injection is to make a good facial assessment and use an appropriate in…

[BACKGROUND] In patients with breast atrophy and ptosis, it is necessary to correct both problems simultaneously. This study aimed to analyze breast morphological changes with a three-dimensional (3D) scanning technique to demonstrate the i…

[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) gel is a widely used dermal filler for the correction of facial volume loss. The relationship between the characteristics of HA and clinical efficacy remains unclear. The aim of this systematic review and m…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous fat is currently one of the most commonly used soft tissue materials in plastic surgery, but the changes that occur in fat after transplantation are unclear. Existing studies on the changes in surviving fat mostly in…

[BACKGROUND] Breast ptosis is a deformity commonly found in patients seeking breast augmentation. Current mastopexy techniques rely on incisions on the breast to correct ptosis; nonetheless, they leave extensive scars. Having to opt for a v…

[BACKGROUND] The addition of the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) can enhance the postoperative survival rate of fat. However, a universal SVF application method is currently unavailable. Therefore, a simple and convenient guideline for SVF …

[BACKGROUND] Vision loss is a rare but serious complication of facial hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injection, for which there is no proven rescue therapy. Retrobulbar hyaluronidase injection is advocated by many plastic surgeons as an emerge…

[BACKGROUND] Although there are several case reports of facial skin ischemia/necrosis caused by hyaluronic acid filler injections, no systematic study of the clinical outcomes of a series of cases with this complication has been reported. …

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the combined treatment with areola approach for capsular contracture after breast augmentation with implants. [METHODS] From Feb. 2005 to Jun. 2011, 94 cases (168 sides) with Baker III and IV capsular contracture…

Late hematoma or seroma and galactocele caused by augmentation mammaplasty have been reported in patients with silicon breast prostheses but are extremely rare in patients injected with polyacrylamide gel (PAAG). In a retrospective survey, …

Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) was once widely used in breast augmentation in China. Although it had been banned for augmentation mammaplasty in 2006, a large number of patients whose breasts were augmented with the gel injection have conti…