색소침착 Pigmentation

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative infections and suboptimal scar outcomes remain persistent challenges in cosmetic surgery, impairing patient satisfaction and quality of life. This study evaluates whether a standardized fractional ultra-pulse CO₂ …

[BACKGROUND] There is still no certain effective treatment for vitiligo as a common chronic skin disorder characterized by depigmented patches and loss of skin melanocytes. [OBJECTIVES] This study evaluates the efficacy of oral silymarin c…

The radial forearm flap remains the gold standard in phalloplasty in gender-affirming surgery due to its versatility and functional outcome, but the significant donor site morbidity and its impact on daily functioning and aesthetic percepti…

Hypertrophic scars cause significant physical and emotional discomfort. Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) has shown promising outcomes in reducing scar formation. Research suggested its effectiveness in managing hypertrophic scars and keloids. T…

[BACKGROUND] Free nipple grafting (FNG) is a technique historically used during breast reduction and top surgery for treatment of gender dysphoria to minimize nipple-areola complex (NAC) hypoperfusion and subsequent loss. One drawback of th…

Ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) noninvasively measures the stiffness of tissue by producing and measuring tissue deformation. Scar formation, a crucial aspect of wound healing, can lead to functional and aesthetic complications whe…

This study aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of microneedling (MN), both alone and in combination with other treatments, to refine the approach for treating acne scars using MN. We systematically searched Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Em…

[OBJECTIVES] To use portable colorimetry to quantify color differences between facial skin and potential three head and neck microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) donor sites-radial forearm (RF), anterolateral thigh (ALT), and fibula (F…

[BACKGROUND] In cases where the upper arm exhibits an irregular cylindrical appearance with subcutaneous fat concentrated primarily in the posterior lateral aspect, traditional localized fat suction techniques may lead to uneven or disharmo…

Treatment of high-grade lower eyelid deformities with massive skin laxity and retroseptal fat pads can be challenging. Common techniques such as the transconjunctival approach and transcutaneous technique performed through a subciliary inci…

The increase in the use of filler treatments within minimally invasive cosmetic surgery has correspondingly escalated the variety and frequency of associated side effects. Initially, unregulated procedures led to primary side effects such a…

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a new emerging modality useful for the noncontact assessment of free flap perfusion. This measurement technique relies on the optical properties within the tissue. Since the optical properties of hemoglobin (H…

Liposuction is a surgical procedure used to remove localized excess adipose tissue. According to The Aesthetic Society's latest annual report, liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure. Despite its popularity, the existi…

[BACKGROUND] Free flap monitoring is more difficult in patients with dark skin because ischemia and congestion can be masked by pigmentation. For this reason, adjunct methods such as cutaneous near-infrared spectroscopy are of elevated impo…

[BACKGROUND] Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a rare condition characterized by localized pain and pruritus of the upper back, associated with a distinct area of hyperpigmentation. Given the lack of standardized treatment and the uncertain eff…

[BACKGROUND] 3D abdominal lipodefinition is a tool to eliminate localized fat and to enhance muscular definition. The aim of this article is to describe the standardization of defining the abdomen through 3D abdominal lipodefinition, taking…

[BACKGROUND] Direct wound closure (side-to-side closure) for closing nasal defects, is controversially discussed. Yet, data supporting one or the other are lacking. [MATERIAL AND METHOD] An explorative, partly retrospective, partly prospec…

Traumatic tattoos can occur when foreign pigment particles are embedded within the dermis, sometimes resulting as traumatic events. Traditional treatment modalities, including surgical excision, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, dermabrasion, CO…

: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been shown to support wound healing and tissue regeneration due to its high concentration of growth factors and cytokines. This study aims to investigate the effect of intraoperative PRP injections on the fi…

[BACKGROUND] The regenerative properties of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) in wound healing and scar formation are a subject of increasing clinical interest. [OBJECTIVES] Although preclinical studies have confirmed the angiogenetic, proli…