색소침착 Pigmentation

[PURPOSE] Scars may lead to pain, pruritus, functional impairment, and cosmetic concern despite standard therapies. Photobiomodulation (PBM) delivered by light-emitting-diode (LED) or low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has emerged as a non-inva…

[BACKGROUND] Facelifts are commonly associated with postoperative complications. The hemostatic net has emerged as a promising approach to reduce these events. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the hem…

[BACKGROUND] Exosomes have emerged as a promising therapeutic agent for various dermatological conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and wound healing. This study aims to evaluate exosome's efficacy in improving postoperative scars. …

[BACKGROUND] In body contouring surgery, high-definition liposuction appears to be an evolution of traditional liposuction. This study aimed to determine if broad liposuction of the deep layer (lamellar) and the preservation of the superfic…

[BACKGROUND] Infraorbital hollowing and hyperpigmentation are common cosmetic concerns resulting from structural volume loss, pigmentary changes, vascular prominence, and skin laxity. [OBJECTIVE] To systematically review current and emergi…

[BACKGROUND] The lower face, particularly the neck contour, is an essential element of facial rejuvenation. One of the most effective tools for removing accumulating fat and redraping the neck skin is liposuction, requiring appropriate pati…

[BACKGROUND] Post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) improves oncological outcomes of high-risk patients with breast cancer. However, its impact on breast reconstruction remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of PMRT in b…

Treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars poses a significant challenge. Several treatments are beneficial, including surgery, technologies such as lasers, medication injections (eg, triamcinolone and antineoplastic drugs), cryotherapy, a…

A 56-year-old patient presented to our dermatology clinic with asymmetric hyperpigmentation on her lower lip, which had developed over the previous six to twelve months. Her medical history included kidney and pancreas transplants, requirin…

[PURPOSE] Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed aesthetic surgeries in the world. The most important problem after aesthetic surgeries is scar formation. To investigate the effectiveness of Hypericum perforatum…

[INTRODUCTION] Nanofat has been shown to contain a variety of growth factors, anti-inflammatory mediators, and adipose-derived stem cells, all of which may significantly contribute to the wound healing process. However, there is limited com…

Excessive scarring remains a frequent complication in plastic surgery, yet standardized preventive strategies are lacking. Type I collagen-based biomaterials may support regenerative processes and improve scar outcomes. This case series in…

[BACKGROUND] In recent years, treatments using energy-based devices (EBDs) aimed at skin quality improvement have become widely adopted. However, it has been pointed out that treatments using EBDs alone show limited durability of effects an…

In response to the Letter to the Editor commenting on our published article, "Correction of Gynecomastia with Combination of Ultrasonic Liposuction (VASER) and Gland Excision through a Minimal Scar Incision: A Multi-Center Experience," we a…

[INTRODUCTION] Many reconstruction methods have been introduced for the reconstruction of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) post excision however no study has described the preferred reconstruction method in the Malaysia setting. Variations in res…

[BACKGROUND] Lower blepharoplasty is a widely used cosmetic surgical procedure to improve under-eye bags and tear trough deformities, aiming to enhance facial aesthetics and achieve a more youthful appearance. The formation of these deformi…

Skin aging is commonly characterized by increased wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation, significantly affecting personal appearance and quality of life. Although botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been widely applied in cosme…

[BACKGROUND] Melasma management remains challenging due to its multifactorial nature pathogenesis and recurrent nature. Previous studies showed positive effects of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) for treating and preventing ultraviolet-induced h…

[BACKGROUND] Melasma is an acquired hyperpigmentation disorder with multifactorial etiologies and limited response to conventional therapies. Recent evidence suggests that Botulinum Toxin A (BoNT-A) may modulate ultraviolet (UV)-induced pig…

[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are popular for their minimally invasive nature and immediate aesthetic outcomes, but vascular compromise remains a significant complication. This study investigates optimized therapeutic strategies…