Sharma RK

[BACKGROUND] Chemodenervation is a mainstay in the treatment of nonflaccid facial paralysis (NFFP). This study investigates how electromyography (EMG) guidance during chemodenervation may allow for more accurate needle placement. [STUDY OB…

Over the past five decades, plastic surgery has transformed from a niche specialty into a widely accepted, technology-driven field. In the 1980s, the profession was defined by its emphasis on craftsmanship and authority, with a clear divide…

Structural preservation rhinoplasty (SPR) uses structural methods and dorsal preservation. SPR approaches include (1) dorsal preservation techniques coupled with structural approaches to the lower third/nasal tip complex; (2) use of structu…

[OBJECTIVE] To systematically compare functional outcomes and postoperative cosmetic satisfaction following alar batten graft (ABG) versus lateral crural strut graft (LCSG) placement for patients with nasal valve incompetence. [DATA SOURCE…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made invaluable contributions to the technologic advancements across many fields. It is transforming health care and may have a role in improving patient outcomes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery…

[OBJECTIVE] There is a trend towards nonintensive care unit (ICU) or specialty ward management of select patients. Here, we examine postoperative outcomes for patients transferred to a general ward following microvascular free flap (FF) rec…

[OBJECTIVE] Surgical management of cleft lip/palate and cleft rhinoplasty have historically been performed by plastic surgeons. No study has addressed temporal trends in cleft-associated surgeries. This study assesses trends in cleft surgic…

Patients with facial synkinesis may have jaw tightness and swallow discomfort despite chemodenervation of facial mimetic musculature, and the posterior belly of the digastric (PBD) muscle is a logical target to treat these symptoms. To com…

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare but emerging T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It has two distinct subtypes, "effusion-only" or "mass-forming" disease, arising around implants in patients with in sit…

[INTRODUCTION] An unsightly scar following cleft repair can undo the good work of even an experienced surgeon. A functioning orbicularis oris muscle beneath the lip scar maintains a zone of dynamic tension resulting in a stretched scar. Bot…

[INTRODUCTION] Posterior circulation aneurysm constitutes 15%-20% of all intracerebral aneurysms. With the advancement of endovascular techniques, the microsurgery for posterior circulation aneurysms has been pushed back a little. Even the …

[BACKGROUND] Gynecomastia is one of the most common disorders affecting adolescent and adult males. It is a benign disorder but has severe psychological manifestations like low self-confidence, depression, anxiety and social phobia in patie…

Composite defects of the leg often involve microsurgical reconstruction. Microsurgery is technically demanding in post-trauma situations in very young children. There is renewed interest in cross leg flaps in this scenario. Children aged up…

A new technique is described for the treatment of major vermilion defects using a cross-lip vermilion flap as a multistaged procedure. There is minimal disfigurement of the lip. The reconstruction is achieved using tissue of similar quality…

We present a new technique for breast reconstruction following removal of silicone breast implants. The technique uses locally available tissue to provide a soft and natural-appearing breast. The twin objectives of mastopexy and breast augm…