색소침착 Pigmentation

[INTRODUCTION] Postburn scarring often presents a specific reconstructive challenge from both functional and cosmetic perspectives. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether autologous nanofat harvested from the donor site of ful…

In this report, a female patient suffering from pigment retention caused by a skin marking pen was elucidated. The patient underwent blepharoplasty 6 months ago and presented with blue-black linear marks at the upper eyelid incision 2 weeks…

[PURPOSE] The authors' aim was to describe a rare mild complication of eyelid surgery presenting as transient hyperpigmentation along the suture lines. [METHODS] A retrospective case series of 6 patients experiencing transient hyperpigment…

[BACKGROUND] Lower eyelid fat flap repositioning during transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty (TCLB) is a widely accepted technique for preventing postoperative tear trough deformity. Its drawbacks include retraction, limited volume, trans…

[BACKGROUND] Scars and soft tissue deformities (S-STDs), often resulting from hemifacial atrophy, trauma, and outcomes of burns, were usually associated with hyperpigmentation of overlying skin. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to evaluate th…

[INTRODUCTION] Gustilo IIIB open forearm fractures are severe injuries often associated with extensive bone and soft tissue injuries. The treatment of Gustilo IIIB open forearm fractures remains a challenging problem, with a high morbidity …

[BACKGROUND] Traditionally, liposuction is performed on the deeper layer of fat. However, in 1983, Illouz described a liposuction technique targeting the superficial layer of fat. High-definition liposuction (HDL) is an advanced technique o…

Periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH) is a common aesthetic concern that impacts patients' emotional well-being and quality of life. POH can be difficult to manage as the etiology is often multifactorial or difficult to elucidate. An understa…

To investigate the curative effects of bi-pedicled deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap in repairing large soft tissue defects in the lower limbs. A retrospective observational study was conducted. From February 2016 to June 202…

[BACKGROUND] Fullness of the perioral mound is considered a dissatisfying aspect of premature aging and has become a common complaint of patients seeking facial rejuvenation. [OBJECTIVES] The authors propose a novel concept of improving pe…

BACKGROUND Liposuction is a commonly performed aesthetic procedure. New technology is being integrated to target fine lines or creases in the skin, known as rhytides, and skin laxity that cannot be corrected with liposuction. "Liposculpture…

[BACKGROUND]  Commercially available near infrared spectroscopy devices for continuous free flap tissue oxygenation (StO) monitoring can only be used on flaps with a cutaneous component. Additionally, differences in skin quality and pigment…

[BACKGROUND] Reconstruction and repair of multiple defects in the hand is a combination of function, sensation and aesthetics. The reconstruction using the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap has become popular, which overco…

[BACKGROUND] Skin laxity of the neck is a primary concern of patients seeking facial rejuvenation. Traditional methods for redraping neck skin have well-described shortcomings. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to optimize skin redrap…

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin injection is a common cosmetic procedure often used to treat dynamic wrinkles, but it has also been observed to have a lightening effect on the skin. It is thought that this lightening effect develops due to mus…

Aesthetic and cosmetic medical practices have attracted considerable consumer attention globally. However, possible complications vary and range from mild, self-resolving ecchymoses or edema to more persistent complications. The aim of this…

Psoriasis is a papulosquamous disorder that causes significant social and psychological trauma to the patient. It is characterized by the presence of erythematous, indurated plaques covered with silvery-white scales. Despite the availabilit…

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of the radial forearm free flap (RFFF) and groin soft tissue free flap (GSFF) on the quality of life (QoL) of patients undergoing reconstructive surgery after resection for oral cancer. A…

[BACKGROUND AND AIM] Autologous fat transfer (AFT) has been introduced as a potential treatment option for scar-tissue and its related symptoms. However, the scientific evidence for its effectiveness remains unclear. This meta-analysis aims…

[BACKGROUND] The introduction of third-generation ultrasound-assisted liposuction (3rd UAL) allows for a less invasive modality of both deep and superficial lipectomy while offering improved skin retraction and reduced rate of complications…