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[OBJECTIVE] Alveolar bone augmentation with corticotomy is commonly used in orthodontic treatment for patients with insufficient alveolar bone, which can increase the amount of alveolar bone, facilitate and accelerate tooth movement. Howeve…

[BACKGROUND] There is a lack of reliable evidence on the surgical outcomes of profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap breast reconstruction. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate its safety and compare it with deep inferior epigastric perf…

[BACKGROUND] Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been successfully used in several plastic and reconstructive surgery subspecialties; however, it is still a relatively new concept in the field of autologous breast reconstruction. There is n…

[BACKGROUND] Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are recommended by several multimodal pain regimens, but the evidence supporting their use in lower extremity surgery is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the association between PNBs and opio…

This study aims to assess the clinical value of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques in the repair of facial skin defects. A total of 40 patients with facial trauma or scars underwent free f…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection near the stylomastoid foramen for tinnitus in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS). [STUDY DESIGN] Retrospective study from 2011 to …

[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…

[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] Cell-assisted lipotransfer (CAL) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-assisted lipotransfer have been used to overcome the low survival rate of conventional lipotransfer. However, there is still insufficient evidence to determine whi…

After the groundbreaking release of the highly acclaimed chatbot ChatGPT, which revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence (AI) last year, OpenAI has once again astounded the world with the unveiling of their latest generative AI m…

The objective of this paper is to respond to the comment regarding "Text-to-Video Models and Sora in Plastic Surgery: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Prospectives" and to provide further explanation on the opinions discussed therein. The emergence of…

[BACKGROUND] Residents of rural areas in the United States (US) experience health care disparities, including limited access to plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS). This study aims to characterize the geographic distribution of board-c…

[BACKGROUND] Breast cancer surgeries involving MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction has traditionally been collaborative efforts between breast surgeons and plastic surgeons. However, in our institution, this procedure is performed by dual-tr…

The conservative treatment for Kohler's disease will take several months, but some patients still have flatfoot and persistent pain. From October 2013 to July 2015, 3 children with Kohler's disease underwent navicular decompression and micr…

Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients benefit from craniofacial reconstruction, but no clear guidance exists for rehabilitation timing. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the impact of oncologic treatment order on implant survival. An algorit…

[OBJECTIVES] This work aimed to study the long-term outcome and function of a heterotopic replanted finger. [METHODS] Retrospective analysis of two cases of successful finger reconstruction after finger heterotopic replantation. One case w…

[BACKGROUND] In Asia, the demand for cosmetic facial treatments has surged due to technological advancements, increased social acceptability, and affordability. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) fillers, known for their biocompatibility and biodegr…

[OBJECTIVE] To explore the clinical effects of autologous follicular unit extraction (FUE) transplantation in the treatment of secondary scarring alopecia caused by infections, and to evaluate its effectiveness. [METHODS] A retrospective o…

[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] Minimally invasive access and fast recovery are trends of gynecomastia surgery. We placed great importance on liposuction and modified original pull-through technique. The purpose of this study was to present a refined surgical…

[BACKGROUND] Aquafilling was used to be a popular breast filler and was banned due to increasing reports of complications. Debridement surgery is the only available approach to treat complications caused by gel fillers, but it often leads t…

[BACKGROUND] The injection of local anesthetics, an extremely painful procedure, leads to a reduction of patients' acceptance. [OBJECTIVE] To investigate the efficacy and adverse reactions of 4% tetracaine gel (TG) and lidocaine-prilocaine…

[BACKGROUND] There is a paucity of evidence comparing the safety of prepectoral and partial subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction using acellular dermal matrices (ADM). We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the postoperative co…

[BACKGROUND] Multiple muscles contribute to the formation of dorsal nasal lines (DNLs) and affect nasal aesthetics. Few attempts have been made to explore the range of distribution of DNLs in relation to injection planning. [OBJECTIVES] Th…

[BACKGROUND] The number of publications on blepharoplasty is increasing rapidly. Bibliometric analysis can help surgeons quickly and systematically understand the current state of development. To our knowledge, there are no bibliometric stu…

[BACKGROUND] Existing evaluation tools of tear trough deformity are based on subjective impression of clinicians. More accurate quantitative assessment methods are needed. This study aimed to propose a quantitative three-dimensional assessm…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aimed to determine whether skin flap warming after an operation interferes with temperature monitoring. The postoperative nursing workflow of subabdominal deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast …

[BACKGROUND] Extensive and complex contractures in the anterior knee area can pose a significant challenge for reconstruction due to insufficient skin and soft tissue coverage and poor cosmetic and functional outcomes using traditional meth…

[BACKGROUND] Foot injuries due to vehicular or other accidents are common. However, complete toe amputation is rare. This study explored the current protocols and clinical significance of toe replantation. [METHODS] From December 2011 to D…

[BACKGROUND] As an upper oesophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction disorder, cricopharyngeal achalasia (CPA) is a common cause of dysphagia and is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary complications. The aim of this study was to inve…