Wang J ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) is a potent toxin, acts by cleaving synaptosome-associated-protein-25 (SNAP-25) to regulate the release of the neural transmitter and shows analgesic effect in neuropathic pain. However, the mechanisms of BoN…

[OBJECTIVE] To compare the cosmetic efficacy of the transplantation of follicles with intact and non-intact hair bulbs in the treatment for vitiligo. [METHODS] The single-hair follicle units with intact hair bulbs and un-intact hair bulbs …

[BACKGROUND] Scarring alopecia can significantly affect children emotionally. Follicular unit excision (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT) have been applied for scar treatment. [OBJECTIVE] This study aimed to evaluate the safet…

[BACKGROUND] Scarring that results in eyebrow loss is a cosmetic problem that can result in severe psychological distress. Although hair transplantation is increasingly used for eyebrow restoration, graft loss may occur, preventing achievem…

[BACKGROUND] Hair transplantation based on the follicular unit extraction provides a new opportunity to improve the appearance of patients with congenital sparse eyelashes. However, disparity between transplanted grafts and original eyelash…

[BACKGROUND] Chin augmentation with hyaluronic acid (HA) injections can effectively improve mental appearance. [OBJECTIVE] To introduce a HA injection technique for chin augmentation and evaluate its clinical effects. [METHODS] A total of…

[BACKGROUND] The procerus is the main muscle across the radix that needs to be operated during rhytidectomy, however, it is unclear whether transecting it can morphologically affect the nose. [METHODS] A retrospective study of Asian patien…

[BACKGROUND] This network meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively compare the operative and postoperative outcomes of different parotidectomy incisions. [METHODS] Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled T…

[BACKGROUND] Nearly 80% of women who undergo post-mastectomy reconstruction opt for implant-based reconstruction. Preservation of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) in nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) significantly improves patient satisfactio…

The predominant method for transconjunctival orbital fat transposition is by conducting 1 or several temporary externalized sutures. A new method that could internally and more securely fixate the fat to the periosteum remains desirable. Th…

[INTRODUCTION] Double-eyelid blepharoplasty and epicanthoplasty is usually performed concurrently in Asian patients to achieve aesthetically pleasing eye appearance, but the epicanthal area is prone to scarring. This article introduces an i…

[BACKGROUND] Supra-brow and sub-brow blepharoplasty are two types of upper eyelid blepharoplasties that are commonly performed in middle-aged Asian women to correct skin laxity of the upper eyelid; the postoperative scar formation of the tw…

[OBJECTIVE] to better reconstruct the nasal shape after cleft lip repair with 3D printing assisted autologous costal cartilage augmentation rhinoplasty, especially for patients with radix augmentation needs. [METHOD] 20 patients with nasal…

[BACKGROUND] To develop a self-report Chinese version of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Modified for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD-YBOCS) and determine its validity and reliability in patients seeking a consultation with a plasti…

[BACKGROUND] Reconstructive repair of huge full-thickness abdominal wall defects following debridement for abdominal electric burns remains a clinically challenging task. An ideal abdominal wall repair means a re-closure of the defected abd…

[PURPOSE] To introduce a novel and efficient procedure to solve a multidisciplinary issue connected to implant-related surgery in areas near periapical lesions of adjacent teeth using single-stage combined surgery while exploring a new way …

[BACKGROUND] Closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) may reduce the rate of wound complications and promote healing of the incisional site. We report our experience with this dressing in breast reconstruction patients with abdomin…

This study aimed to investigate the effect of tryptophan on cell migration and its underlying mechanism in porcine intestine epithelial cells (IPEC-J2). This study shows that tryptophan can modulate IPEC-J2 cell proliferation, enhance cell …

[BACKGROUND] Impaired intestinal barrier integrity plays a crucial role in the development of many diseases such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 2 diabetes. Thus, protecting the intestinal barrier from pathological disrupti…

[BACKGROUND] Transplanted hair follicles suffer from various injuries, which are difficult to prevent. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) was reported to be an excellent procedure to promote capillary regeneration and reduce ischemia-reperfus…

[BACKGROUND] The midface has been a difficult zone to manage in rejuvenating surgeries. The major challenge for midface lift is to achieve extensive dissection and elevate the composite tissues en bloc through minimal incisions. [METHODS] …

Mature adipocytes are sensitive to stress and hypoxia, which are the two major obstacles in large-volume fat grafting. Bionic scaffolds are considered beneficial for fat grafting; however, their mechanism is still unclear. In this study, po…

[BACKGROUND] Large-volume fat grafting results in high absorption and complication rates. Low-density fat includes small numbers of viable cells and considerable oil, resulting in nodules and oil cysts. This study evaluated a strategy for l…

[BACKGROUND] In Asian women, upper eyelid skin laxity, lateral hooding, and upper eyelid and brow asymmetry in the aging upper eyelid are prominently and frequently seen. It is difficult to completely resolve these problems with the classic…

[BACKGROUND] Nasal soft triangle is one of the areas usually left unattended in most rhinoplasties, whereas its unique anatomy puts it at great risk of deformities. Its appearance is critical to the natural contour of the nasal tip lobule. …

To explore the feasibility of reconstruction of nasal tip with septal cartilage and auricular cartilage. From September 2018 to October 2019, 17 patients (two males and fifteen females) with low noses underwent rhinoplasty under general an…

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is characterized by a rapid rise in body temperature after using inhalational anesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. A 19-year-old female had a rapidly developing fever up to 43.0 °C, after rhinoplasty su…

The light-driven micro/nanomotor (LMNM) is machinery that harvests photon energy and generates self-propulsion in varieties of liquid media. Though visions are made that these tiny swimming machines can serve future medicine for accurate dr…

A 34-year-old woman presented with a progressive oral ulcer, and redness and swelling of the skin over the mandible. Radiological and histological examination showed adenoid cystic carcinoma of the mandible and floor of the mouth with exten…