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[AIM AND BACKGROUND] Asian rhinoplasty presents unique challenges due to distinct anatomical features, including a low nasal dorsum, weak cartilaginous framework, and thick soft tissue envelope. This article examines contemporary surgical a…

[BACKGROUND] Due to the inherent fragility of septal and auricular cartilage, insufficient graft availability during surgery, and technical limitations in nasal tip framework construction, we modified the cartilage harvesting techniques and…

[BACKGROUND] Although porous high-density polyethylene (pHDPE) is increasingly utilized in East Asian rhinoplasty, complications like perforation remain problematic. [OBJECTIVES] This study evaluated autologous auricular cartilage-augmente…

[INTRODUCTION] Recent advancements in non-surgical cosmetic technologies have increased their popularity for facial rejuvenation, particularly non-surgical rhinoplasty in the Asian region. However, variability in injection techniques, unkno…

The most common complications following periareolar mastopexy relate to the areola: periareolar scar enlargement, areola enlargement, and areolar deformity. The polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-tex) interlocking suture is controversial, as it …

The circumareolar approach is one of the most popular and versatile in breast surgeries. Nevertheless, this approach usually implies a closure under tension which could lead to areolar distortion, scar widening and hypertrophic scarring. To…

[BACKGROUND] Cosmetic augmentative rhinoplasty (CAR) can alter undesirable nasal features, increasing people's self-confidence and encouraging social activities. [METHODS] Pathogens that caused postoperative infection after CAR between Jan…

Infection following rhino-prosthesis surgery poses a significant challenge, with primary treatment strategies centered on identifying specific pathogenic bacteria through bacterial culture and administering effective antibiotics. This study…

[BACKGROUND] The septum is often underdeveloped in East Asian populations, and traditional endogenous extension stents may not adequately fulfill the requirements for rhinoplasty. Herein, we present an innovative exogenous extension framewo…

[BACKGROUND] The correction of lying ear is a surgical procedure that can enhance facial aesthetics. In Asian culture, prominent ears are often associated with wealth, and ear protrusion surgery is frequently requested to achieve a slimmer …

Augmentation rhinoplasty using alloplastic materials is a relatively standard procedure in Asian patients. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is one of the commonly used alloplastic materials because it has a high biocompatibility and…

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the application and therapeutic efficacy of a novel cartilage framework: the external septa framework in East Asian rhinoplasty. [METHODS] From November 2021 to April 2023, Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Bu…

[INTRODUCTION] Augmentation rhinoplasty is one of five aesthetic surgeries in the world. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) has been reported as a rational choice to augment the nasal dorsum and tip. However, its application for nasal…

To answer the increased demand for augmentation rhinoplasty, particularly in Asian demographics, a shift from autogenous materials to synthetic implants like silicone and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene has been witnessed. These materials …

[BACKGROUND] Alloplastic chin augmentation is the most common esthetic surgical treatment to reshape the chin. However, factory-made chin implants are typically standardized rather than custom-made and have potential to cause complications.…

[BACKGROUND] Lacking a nasal tip projection is a common deformity of Asian nasals. Various commonly used nasal tip grafts require dissecting septal perichondrium, most of them are autologous cartilage with a nonintegrated design. A snake-sh…

Rhinoplasty, a historic surgical procedure for facial esthetics, has been actively performed in Asia. The use of autologous tissues or artificial materials, such as silicone, Gore-Tex, and Medpore, is common in achieving cosmetic improvemen…

[BACKGROUND] The demand for rhinoplasty in Asia is growing annually, and short nose deformity has been one of the main reasons for the surgery due to its high incidence. There is an urgent need for rhinoplasty suitable for Asians because of…

[OBJECTIVE] The center of the face plays an important role in the fullness of our facial contours, however, sunken center of the face is more common in Asians than in Europeans and Americans. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and rib …

[BACKGROUND] The nasal tip plays a crucial role both esthetically and functionally. The application of nasal tip grafts is an effective method for improving nasal tip form. Ear cartilage is a common choice for nasal tip grafts, but it still…