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[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) can improve wound healing and reduce scar formation; however, the exact dose required to prevent postoperative scarring across various anatomical sites remains unclear. This study aimed to investig…

[OBJECTIVES] To compare the effects of botulinum toxin A injection and local glucocorticoid injection for treating laryngeal contact granuloma and to discuss the indications for both regimens. [METHODS] The case data of 50 patients with la…

[INTRODUCTION] Blepharospasm (BSP) is a functionally disabling disease with a marked impact on the quality of life of patients. Botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections have been recommended as first-line therapy for BSP. However, the clinical ben…

[BACKGROUND] Conventional epilation methods commonly encounter challenges in achieving permanent removal of unwanted facial terminal hair (uFTH), particularly when it is interspersed among normal hairs. [OBJECTIVE] To assess the safety and…

[BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE] Scarring alopecia significantly impacts patients' appearance and psychological well-being. Surgery is a common cause of scarring alopecia, making positive treatment crucial for patients' overall health. [OBJECTIV…

[BACKGROUND] Beards are important donor sources for hair transplantation in male patients. However, standardized assessment criteria for beard grafts' suitability and application are unavailable. [OBJECTIVE] To develop an evaluation system…

[OBJECTIVE] To review recent advances in the application of hair transplantation in wound healing and scar repair in special areas. [METHODS] An extensive review of the literature on the application of hair transplantation in wound healing…

[OBJECTIVE] To explore the efficacy of Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) in treating pediatric secondary cicatricial alopecia. [METHODS] We selected 11 cases of patients under 18 years old who underwent treatment for secondary cicatricial alo…

[BACKGROUND] Based on the differences in the procedures of recipient site creation and graft placement, hair transplantation implantation techniques can be classified into premade incisions (PI) and stick and place (S&P). However, limited s…

This case report describes a pioneering approach to address severe alopecia following free flap reconstruction for malignant scalp tumor resection. A 41-year-old female with recurrent malignant fibrous histiocytoma underwent extensive scalp…

[BACKGROUND] The use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has demonstrated considerable promise in assisting medical consultations. However, their potential for application in online hair transplantation consultations remains largely un…

[BACKGROUND] The survival rate of grafts, a critical metric for evaluating the postoperative outcomes of follicular unit excision (FUE), can be significantly improved through standardized perioperative procedures. This expert consensus aims…

[RATIONALE] Gynecomastia, characterized by abnormal enlargement of male breast tissue, can lead to significant psychological distress, particularly among younger men. Traditional surgical options, such as subcutaneous mastectomy and liposuc…

Obesity is the most common unhealthy characteristic; it not only makes people feel troubled about their appearance but also causes many diseases that threaten people's health and lives. Liposuction is a widely promoted plastic surgery techn…

Pulmonary fat embolism is the most severe form of fat embolism syndrome and typically occurs after fractures. However, it is not commonly reported in patients who have undergone liposuction and fat transplantation. A female patient in her e…

[BACKGROUND] Submental fat (SMF) is a common aesthetic concern traditionally treated with liposuction. Nonsurgical alternatives, like injectable deoxycholic acid, are gaining popularity. However, no related products have been clinically app…

[BACKGROUND] Gynecomastia (GM) is a common benign proliferation of male breast tissue that can significantly impact patients' physical and mental health. Endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy (ESCM) has emerged as a promising minimally invasiv…

We appreciate the insightful comments by Dr Innocenti regarding our recent comparison of non-liposuction and liposuction techniques in single-port endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy (ESCM) for gynecomastia. In this reply, we address concern…

[BACKGROUND] The hypoxic tumor microenvironment, particularly hypoxia-conditioned cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), drives breast cancer (BC) progression and therapy resistance. However, the molecular mechanisms linking hypoxic CAFs to …

[RATIONALE] Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injection for breast augmentation is linked to long-term complications like inflammation and infection, with bacterial infections being well-documented. However, mycobacterial infections following …

[BACKGROUND] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages physicians to limit unnecessary opioid prescriptions. [OBJECTIVE] The proportion of patients from 2009 to 2022 who filled an opioid prescription within 1 week after the…

[BACKGROUND] After the removal of ruptured breast implants, patients may elect to replace or not replace ruptured implants. They also may elect to undergo mastopexy alone without replacement of breast implants to maintain a more aesthetic s…

[BACKGROUND] Cosmetic blepharoplasty is the most common plastic surgery procedures in East Asian and also one of the procedures most prone to unsatisfactory outcomes. The crease width is a crucial aesthetic criterion for individuals seeking…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to evaluate the clinical effect of skin replacement epicanthoplasty combined with SAJT (septoaponeurosis junctional thickening) double eyelidplasty. [METHODS] This retrospective study included 114 patients (2 ma…

[BACKGROUND] Fat prolapse and tear trough deformity, indicative of lower eyelid aging, are increasingly prevalent in younger patients. Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty (TCLB) is a suitable treatment for this demographic. However, ther…

[BACKGROUND] Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a rare complication following rhinoplasty surgery, with an occurrence rate generally estimated to be between 0.5% and 1%. In contrast, the occurrence rate of VTE in orthopedic surgeries, particul…

This study aimed to explore the clinical application value of a new porous high-density polyethylene (PHDPE, Supor) exogenous scaffold in nasal tip shaping for East Asians.We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent rhin…

[PURPOSE] This study characterizes the number of trainee positions allocated to residency programs across surgical and nonsurgical specialties from 2010 to 2024. [METHODS] Data from the National Resident Matching Program and San Francisco …

Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS), characterized by persistent pain lasting at least three months following mastectomy, affects 20-50% of breast surgery patients, lacking effective treatment options. A review was conducted utilizing EMBA…