Smith JE

[BACKGROUND] The nasal cavity's natural bacterial flora poses a risk for postoperative infections, prompting surgeons to administer prophylactic antibiotics during septorhinoplasty. However, this practice's effectiveness is debated due to c…

[BACKGROUND] Before primary rhinoplasty, it is crucial to identify patients whose concerns may not be adequately addressed by surgery. In 1999, Gorney and Martello introduced SIMON to describe patients who may be unsatisfied: single, immatu…

[BACKGROUND] Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly used to reduce intraoperative bleeding and complications across surgical specialties. In rhinoplasty, prior studies indicate that TXA may reduce postoperative edema and ecchymosis, but its effe…

[INTRODUCTION] The parascapular free flap (PFF), primarily harvested as a fasciocutaneous flap, is perfused by the parascapular branch of the circumflex scapular artery. Its anatomy enables modification and combination with other flaps. How…

[OBJECTIVES] Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps are a preferred type of autologous breast reconstruction because of their relatively low rate of donor site complications. Comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and…

[BACKGROUND] Alarplasty, or alar base reduction, narrows the alar base and reduces nasal flaring. It is a rhinoplasty technique that has gained popularity in the last decade. This study evaluates the most cited articles, analyzes global tre…

The management of perioral injuries is a complex topic that must take into consideration the unique anatomy, histology, and function of the lips to best restore form and function of the mouth after injury. Basic reconstructive principles in…