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[OBJECTIVE] Jugular foramen schwannomas (JFSs) are rarely seen, benign tumors with slow growth. Today, management options for JFSs include observation, surgery, and radiation. However, the optimal treatment strategy remains controversial. S…

[INTRODUCTION] Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) requires minimally invasive osteotomy and accurate root-end resection, which can be challenging in many instances. Evidence suggests that autonomous robotic systems can significantly enhance the …

[BACKGROUND] Injectable poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA), under the brand name of AestheFill (REGEN Biotech, Inc., Seoul, South Korea), is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and biostimulatory product utilized to correct soft tissue volume loss. I…

Leg muscle hypertrophy is a unique physical symptom in East Asian women. Compared with traditional surgical treatment for calf muscle hypertrophy, botulinum toxin is widely favored by East Asian women because of its minimal trauma and signi…

A meta-analysis was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in the treatment of facial hypertrophic scars. Computerised searches were performed in databases, from the…

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin is administered to paralyze the gastrocnemius muscle and reduce its size, thereby improving the calf contour and reducing the leg circumference of the calf. [OBJECTIVES] In pursuit of better efficacy, we design…

[OBJECTIVE] Pain management in patients with TN is challenging, as facial pain often does not respond well to conventional therapies. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been suggested as a potential treatment option, but there is limited ev…

[BACKGROUND] Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease with high prevalence and mortality, and upper limb hemiparesis is a major factor limiting functional recovery in stroke patients. Improvement of motor function in stroke patients through vari…

As one of the most common cosmetic procedures, botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections are basically safe. The typical allergic reactions include erythema, edema, pruritus, and wheal, which generally occur at the initial injection. Herein, we …

[OBJECTIVE] Meige syndrome (MS) is an adult-onset segmental dystonia for which no satisfactory remedy currently exists. Our team developed a novel surgical approach called bilateral trigeminal/facial nerve combing (BTFC). This study aimed t…

Pyroptosis may play an important role in the resistance of ovarian cancer (OC) to chemotherapy. However, the mechanism by which pyroptosis modulation can attenuate chemotherapy resistance has not been comprehensively studied in OC. Here, we…

[BACKGROUND] Although the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) has been shown to vary depending on injection layer, reconstitution volume, and BoNTA formulation, the effect of injection pattern has rarely been mentioned. The authors c…

[BACKGROUND] Ptosis and upper eyelid depression were previously diagnosed as 2 separate diseases. The authors found that in patients with aponeurotic ptosis accompanied by upper eyelid depression, the main cause of upper eyelid depression w…

[INTRODUCTION] Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) is an effective non-surgical method for treating gummy smile (GS). This systematic review evaluated the efficacy, duration, and safety of different BoNT/A injections. [METHODS] Four electronic…

[ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE] Anshen Dingzhi prescription (ADP), documented in "Yi Xue Xin Wu", is a famous prescription for treating panic-related mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the underlying m…

Botulinum toxin (BoNT) from Clostridium botulinum is the most toxic biotoxin known and is also an important bioterrorism agent. After poisoning, the only effective treatment is injection of antitoxin. However, neutralizing nanoantibodies ar…

[BACKGROUND] DaxibotulinumtoxinA for injection (DAXI), a novel botulinum toxin type A formulation, is FDA-approved for glabellar lines treatment. Its clinical efficacy has been demonstrated in two Phase III trials (SAKURA 1 and SAKURA 2). …

[BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE] Cicatricial alopecia not only affects patients' appearance but also has negative effects on their physical and mental well-being, as well as their daily lives. Therefore, it is essential to provide proactive treat…

[BACKGROUND] This investigation assessed patient satisfaction with a temporal incision technique using a super-high superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap for midface lifting in a Chinese patient cohort. [METHODS] From July 2019…

[BACKGROUND] The anatomy and formation mechanism of the gluteal fold (GF) remain unclear. Given that understanding the anatomy of the superficial fascial system (SFS) may facilitate the improvement of liposuction techniques, this study aime…

[BACKGROUND] Vulvar migration is a rare complication of filler injection for breast augmentation, generally presenting as repeated pain and fever. We will report a case of woman with polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injection develops vulvar …

[BACKGROUND] With an increasing number of East Asians undergoing blepharoplasty, the number of patients with secondary upper eyelid deformities is increasing. The sunken eyelid deformity is a common deformity after upper blepharoplasty in A…

[BACKGROUND] Supratip deformity, also known as pollybeak deformity, is a common complication of primary and secondary rhinoplasty, characterized by fullness in the supratip region. The correction of pollybeak deformity is a challenging proc…

[BACKGROUND] An accurate diagnosis and an appropriate treatment are important parts of successful rhinoplasty. We proposed a new definition for alar flares to guide our clinical work. [METHODS] A retrospective study was conducted on patien…

[BACKGROUND] Nasal septal mucosal defects following rhinoplasty in Asian patients are uncommon complications. However, the reconstruction of such defects presents a challenging task in plastic surgery. The aim of this study was to present c…

[OBJECTIVES] Following primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip palate (UCLP), cleft lip nasal deformities (CLNDs) (nasal asymmetry, collapsed nasal alae, and a widened alar base) are generally inevitable and often require secondary rhinopl…

[OBJECTIVE(S)] It was the first study to apply and compare two CT methods to assess the validity and clinical significance of structural alterations of the nasal valve in patients with cleft lip nose for assessing nasal ventilation disturba…

[BACKGROUND] Alar base is the basal part where the two sides of the nose and the upper lip are connected. Alar base depression affects the overall facial contour by making the nasolabial folds deepen, the nasolabial angle smaller, the cente…

[INTRODUCTION] Secondary nasal deformity following unilateral cleft lip is a common facial congenital malformation. Due to its complex treatment, there is currently no unified treatment plan in clinical practice. Dysplasia of cartilage, dis…

[BACKGROUND] For patients looking for temporary results or who do not want surgery, nonsurgical rhinoplasty using filler injections has become increasingly popular. Filler materials and surgical techniques have improved in recent years, but…