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Barbed thread facelift has grown in popularity, however, optimal strategies for thread placement remain inconclusive. Currently, most practitioners use cannula-driven method for thread facelifts. However, the lifts are generally performed w…

[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] Malpractice litigation remains a source of professional and financial risk in aesthetic surgery. Prior Westlaw/LexisNexis studies typically focus on single procedures. We assessed aesthetic surgery malpractice across five commo…

: According to the PRISMA guidelines, this meta-analysis evaluates the outcomes of deep Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) lift versus Minimal Access Cranial Suspension (MACS) lift techniques in facelift surgery. : We reviewed lit…

[BACKGROUND] Facial rejuvenation involves addressing the breakdown of collagen and elastin that occurs with aging. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal fillers have become a key non-invasive treatment, known for their volumizing effects and po…

[BACKGROUND] The rising popularity of injectable soft-tissue fillers in esthetic medicine is driven by their potential to provide facial rejuvenation through minimally invasive techniques. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based fillers exhibit distinct…

Introduction Nasolabial folds (NLFs) remain one of the most common concerns that drive patients toward minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. This prospective observational study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy and durability of pol…

[BACKGROUND] Energy-based devices (EBDs), such as high-intensity focused ultrasound, radiofrequency, and microwave, are increasingly used for facial rejuvenation, raising concerns about whether heat exposure may affect the potency of botuli…

[BACKGROUND] The demand for surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, such as facelifts, has risen in recent decades. However, limited research has addressed the epidemiological and economic aspects of these procedures. This study examines t…

Robotic thyroidectomy has progressed from multiport to single-port (SP) platforms to minimize invasiveness and improve cosmesis. The da Vinci SP system (Intuitive Surgical) combines a flexible 3-dimensional endoscope with 3 wristed instrume…

ImportanceThe learning curve for robotic thyroid surgery (RTS) remains incompletely characterized when considering the surgical approaches (axillary, transoral, transareolar, and facelift).ObjectiveThis systematic review investigated the le…

[BACKGROUND] Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in facelift surgery remain few and variably reported; transparent, reproducible methods are essential to interpret efficacy and safety. [OBJECTIVES] To assess the methodological quality and …

[BACKGROUND] Deep plane face lift in patients with previous permanent filler injections is a formidable reconstructive and aesthetic procedure. Various reconstructive techniques have been previously described in the literature to address th…

[BACKGROUND] Neck rejuvenation has evolved from superficial skin tightening to deeper structural modifications targeting the platysma, submental and subplatysmal fat, and the submandibular gland (SMG). Significant controversy surrounds the …

[BACKGROUND] Thread lifting is considered a relatively noninvasive and effective treatment for facial rejuvenation compared to traditional facelift surgery. However, no consensus exists on anatomically favorable insertion layer for threads …

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to systematically review and perform a meta-analysis on the complications associated with thread lifting, a popular minimally invasive aesthetic procedure, to determine the incidence and types of adverse effects.…

[BACKGROUND] While facelifts remain central to facial rejuvenation, ancillary procedures are essential for addressing aspects of aging not corrected by facelifting alone, such as soft tissue atrophy and skin quality. Despite their routine u…

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a synthetic lysine analog with antifibrinolytic properties used to reduce bleeding during various surgical procedures. In dermatologic surgery, it is often applied topically (soaked gauze), subcutaneously (intralesi…

[BACKGROUND] The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are evolving, offering new opportunities to enhance patient care. [OBJECTIVE] To determine whether the use of AI platforms for translating patient education materials (PEMs) imp…