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[BACKGROUND] Reduction malarplasty is a widely performed facial contouring procedure, particularly in Asian populations, to achieve a slimmer and more oval facial shape. While various surgical techniques exist, there is a lack of standardiz…

[INTRODUCTION] Facial feminization surgery (FFS) aims to modify masculine facial characteristics to achieve traditionally feminine aesthetics. The lower jaw plays a pivotal role in gender recognition. This study quantitatively evaluates the…

[BACKGROUND] For patients with head and neck cancer who have undergone microvascular free flap surgery, securing a tracheostomy collar onto the neck using the traditional method (ie, with tracheostomy ties) is contraindicated because the ti…

Bruising after cosmetic procedures, such as botulinum toxin injections or dermal fillers, is a frequent complication. We present a new, detailed protocol using different types of lasers at various stages of bruise progression to optimize tr…

The hypothalamus is crucial for regulating essential bodily functions, including energy balance. It is an exceedingly complex and heterogeneous brain region that contains a variety of neuronal systems that are interconnected with each other…

[UNLABELLED] Edema following liposuction can obscure surgical outcomes and increase the risk of complications, emphasizing the need for quantitative evaluation. This study aimed to evaluate the association between postoperative edema severi…

[BACKGROUND] Precise nasal tip refinement is a cornerstone of Asian rhinoplasty that addresses characteristics such as bulbous tips, short columellas, and flared nostrils. The septal extension graft (SEG) and the derotation graft (DRG) are …

In general, the nerve cells of the peripheral nervous system regenerate normally within a certain period after the physical damage of their axon. However, when peripheral nerves are transected by trauma or tissue extraction for cancer treat…

Continuous fasciculation that occurs without weakness is referred to as benign fasciculation. Although generally considered non-threatening, cases that persist can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. This study presents a …

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) occurs in the capsule surrounding breast implants. Malignant transformation of T cells by bacteria-driven chronic inflammation may be underlying BIA-ALCL mechanism. Here, w…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to investigate the incidence of vestibular schwannoma (VS) and demographic characteristics in Korea using population-based National Health Insurance Service data. [METHODS] This study analyzed Korean National He…

Throughout the evolution of functional rhinoplasty, numerous techniques have been described and shown to be successful. Controversy exists regarding which techniques are most effective to address various deformities. The goal of this articl…

[BACKGROUND] The vascularity of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) is altered after reduction mammoplasty, increasing the risk of complications after repeat reduction or nipple-sparing mastectomy. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to ev…

Micro-drilling devices with different blade shapes were fabricated with a rapid and facile manufacturing process using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. The 3D-printed casting mold was utilized to customize the continuous shape of…

The major needs for cosmetic facial bone surgery come from anatomic differences in facial shape and in personal preference. Especially when consulting patients with different national or ethnic backgrounds, careful attention should be paid …

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common cancer predisposition syndrome caused by mutations in the tumor suppressor gene. encodes neurofibromin, a GTPase-activating protein for RAS proto-oncogene GTPase (RAS). Plexiform neurofibromas ar…

A prominent mandible that gives a squared face in Asians is considered unattractive as it imparts a coarse and masculine image. Mandibular contouring surgery allows slender oval faces. The purpose of conventional mandible reduction is to ma…

Zygoma reduction is indicated in patients where the primary aim of surgery is reduction in the width of cheekbones to achieve smoother and more feminine facial aesthetic lines. Surgeons should evaluate the width of midface (bizygomatic widt…

Implants based on silicone elastomers, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), have been widely used for breast augmentation and reconstruction, but excessive foreign body reactions around implants often cause serious side effects such as capsular con…

[OBJECTIVE] Thickened inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) is considered as one of the major morphological parameters of adhesive capsulitis (AC). Previous studies reported that the anterior band of inferior glenohumeral ligament thickness…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative eyelid asymmetry is the most common complaint of patients after undergoing blepharoplasty and ptosis correction surgery. Calibrating eyelid asymmetry during ptosis correction surgery is still difficult for surgeon…

[PURPOSE] In the present study, we investigated the treatment efficacy and clinical outcomes of botulinum neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A) administered for longer than 5 years to patients with essential blepharospasm. [METHODS] We retrospectively rev…

This study analyzed the homepages of 250 cosmetic surgeons' websites by focusing on the representation of cosmetic surgery providers, cosmetic surgery recipients, and cosmetic surgery practice itself. Based on a literature review, some comm…

The pedicled buccal fat pad has occasionally been used for the closure of oroantral and oronasal fistulae. However, this versatile and convenient technique has not been used widely in the field of esthetic surgery. The main cosmetic interes…

Reduction of mid-face width is a major concern in Asian facial contouring surgery, and some patients want their mild or borderline problems to be improved in a minimally invasive manner. The authors' mini-zygoma reduction surgery technique …

We propose the acute, local suppression of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ß), a major profibrotic cytokine, to reduce fibrosis around silicone implants. To this end, we prepared silicone implants that were able to release tranilast, a…

[BACKGROUND] A variety of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers demonstrate unique physical characteristics, which affect the quality of the HA filler products. The critical factors that affect the degradation of HA gels have not yet been determined…

[BACKGROUND] Lower face contouring surgery has become a popular aesthetic operation in most East Asian countries. Various surgical methods are used to improve lower face aesthetics. However, when a patient has both a short and a wide lower …

Surgery to narrow the chin is usually combined with mandible reduction, both of which may greatly improve the aesthetics of the lower face. However, some patients have a disproportionately wide chin without an excessive mandible angle. In t…