폴리카프로락톤 Polycaprolactone (PCL)

Aging is associated with volume loss in the temporal fat pad and lateral cheek fat, leading to sunken temples and increased facial sagging. This study explores the efficacy of a polycaprolactone (PCL)-based filler (Lafullen, Samyang, Seoul,…

Forehead filler injections have become a popular nonsurgical approach to enhance facial aesthetics by correcting volume deficiencies and improving contours. This anatomy-based approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex …

Chin augmentation can dramatically transform a patient's appearance. Various techniques are in use, each with their specific problems and limitations. We present the first case report from the Indian subcontinent using a custom 3D-printed, …

[INTRODUCTION] The objective of this experiment was to investigate the thermal effects on hyaluronic acid fillers, PCL fillers, and PDO threads when exposed to controlled heat. This study aims to provide insights into how these materials re…

Polycaprolactone-based fillers are commonly used in plastic surgery to improve facial aging. However, adverse vascular events following these injections have been reported. An arterial embolism is a rare but serious complication associated …

[INTRODUCTION] In recent years, thread lifting has gained popularity as a less invasive cosmetic surgery. It helps raise and realign sagging tissue. The newest thread type for thread lifting procedure is poly-lactic acid-polycaprolactone (P…

The management of unreduced knee dislocations who present late is challenging. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes following open reduction and reconstructive surgery for chronic irredu…

As the fibula free flap became the gold standard in mandibular reconstruction that required both hard tissue and soft tissue, various methods have been sought to solve the height discrepancy between the mandible and fibula. The purpose of t…

Emerging evidence promotes stellate ganglion blocks (SGB) as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals who have not fully responded to conventional therapies. Ongoing research aims to assess the reliability and su…

[BACKGROUND] Stretch marks, also known as striae cutis distensae (SD), are visible linear scars that occur in regions of dermal damage due to skin stretching. Stretch marks are not serious health issues, but they may have a major psychologi…

[BACKGROUND/AIM] This research investigated the biophysical properties, safety, and efficacy of polydioxanone (PDO) filler compared to poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), polycaprolactone (PCL), and hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. In both mouse and hu…

[OBJECTIVE] The scar's appearance and psychological burden are the most esthetically challenging issues in acne vulgaris. This study investigated the effectiveness and safety profile of combined radiofrequency-assisted subcision, which, eve…

[BACKGROUND] Large skull defects present a reconstructive challenge. Conventional cranioplasty options include autologous bone grafts, vascularized bone, metals, synthetic ceramics, and polymers. Autologous options are affected by resorptio…

[INTRODUCTION] Facial aging is a multifactorial process in which considerable changes occur in different face structures. Thread lifting is one of the most common minimally invasive treatments related to facial rejuvenation. This study aime…

[BACKGROUND] In secondary nasal tip plasty, it is often difficult to harvest appropriate septal extension grafts for sufficient tip projection. Therefore, studies using numerous alloplastic materials in rhinoplasty have been reported. This …

[BACKGROUND] The main problem with the use of diced cartilage grafts is related to the difficulties encountered in shaping the graft and unpredictible graft resorption. The aim of this study was to evaluate the permanence and viability of d…

[BACKGROUND] We describe the first clinical series of a novel bone replacement technique based on regenerative matching axial vascularisation (RMAV). This was used in four cases: a tibial defect after treatment of osteomyelitis; a calvarial…

[INTRODUCTION] One of the most frequently performed anti-aging surgical procedures is thread facelift. Since the 2010s, thread lifts using absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) thread were developed and have become increasingly popular. This resea…

Despite the great demand of aesthetic rhinoplasty in Asian population, it is difficult to obtain the lasting ideal tip projection along with lengthening of the nose due to the small and weak nasal septum. The shortage of available septal ca…