안면거상술 Rhytidectomy

[PURPOSE] The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) is associated with periorbital changes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or obesity. [METHODS] A retr…

[BACKGROUND] Deep facial skin resurfacing with plasma radiofrequency (RF) technology, introduced in the early 2000's, has demonstrated superior correction of superficial and deep rhytids, photodamage, and tissue contraction compared to othe…

Hematoma is a known complication of rhytidectomy, and improved understanding of its incidence and the impact of adjunctive measures is essential to guide evidence-based practice. Compare hematoma rates among patients undergoing deep plane …

Facelift surgery is among the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures. Achieving optimal outcomes requires careful preoperative planning, particularly in managing airway positioning and maintaining a clean surgical field from the foreh…

[BACKGROUND] Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) addresses skin laxity, soft tissue descent, and volume loss, with techniques such as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and deep plane facelifts offering distinct advantages. Howeve…

[BACKGROUND] Thread lifting claims to help with facial rejuvenation and skin lifting. However, adverse effects and sequelae may pose a challenge to the plastic surgeon and expose the patient to increased risk of complications during a subse…

[BACKGROUND] Facelifts remain one of the most common facial rejuvenation surgeries, with SMAS and deep plane techniques being the primary approaches. There is still ongoing debate regarding which method provides longer-lasting outcomes. [O…

[INTRODUCTION] Jawline and upper neck definition are crucial for aesthetically pleasing outcomes in face lifts. Still, neck rejuvenation is challenging with current techniques which can be either invasive or have minimal and short-term effe…

Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) is one of the most performed aesthetic procedures. However, with the growing number of procedures, the incidence of complications, particularly nerve injuries, has also increased. Facial nerve injury is a ver…

[INTRODUCTION] Recent advancements in non-surgical cosmetic technologies have increased their popularity for facial rejuvenation, particularly non-surgical rhinoplasty in the Asian region. However, variability in injection techniques, unkno…

[BACKGROUND] Aesthetic surgery requires integration of specialized knowledge with clinical expertise, yet traditional literature search methods are time-intensive when addressing specific clinical questions. Although artificial intelligence…

The face and neck lift is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures. There have been multiple different variations in the procedure to try to produce optimal outcomes for patients. Rather than offering a specific recip…

[BACKGROUND] Supraperiosteal injection by calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) fillers is an efficient treatment for facial rejuvenation to achieve bony recontouring, facial augmentation and lifting. However, a safe and efficient injection techniq…

[BACKGROUND] Noninvasive facial rejuvenation techniques that emphasize skin tightening and contouring continue to gain popularity due to their minimally invasive nature and favorable clinical outcomes. Recent technological advancements, suc…

[BACKGROUND] Polydioxanone (PDO) thread lift is a widely used technique for minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. Although the technical outcomes and complications are well-documented, postoperative dissatisfaction remains underexplored, …

[BACKGROUND] Cross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are being used increasingly for aesthetic enhancements, including lip enhancement, cheekbone augmentation, and nasolabial fold improvement. This study aimed to assess the safety and p…

Background and objective India's burgeoning aesthetic medicine sector has witnessed exponential growth, driven by increasing disposable incomes, social media influence, and a growing acceptance of cosmetic procedures. The approval of the fi…

[BACKGROUND] The harmonization of micro-droplet botulinum toxin injections with either micro-crosslinked sodium hyaluronate gel or focused ultrasound technology necessitating a comprehensive evaluation of their differential impact. [METHOD…

In the last few years, the Deep Plane Face Lift (DPFL) has gained great popularity among plastic surgeons, even if its origins are traced back to the 1970s. Certainly, it could have some advantages but based on our experience, it can reveal…