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[OBJECTIVE] To examine patient-surgeon communication challenges in aesthetic surgery and identify effective strategies for expectation management and informed consent through narrative review of current literature. [METHODS] A comprehensiv…

[BACKGROUND] The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is rapidly evolving. However, its role in plastic and reconstructive surgery remains underexplored. Plastic surgery requires nuanced, dynamic decision making, and individualiz…

[INTRODUCTION] The Plastic Surgery In-Service Examination (PSITE) is a valuable assessment modality for programs and trainees. Obtaining objective metrics and measuring performance longitudinally is how programs leverage the PSITE. This stu…

The proliferation of administrative databases, electronic health records, and large observational cohorts has profoundly expanded the scope of surgical research. At the same time, it has intensified a long-standing interpretive error: the r…

Secondary cleft lip nasal deformity presents a persistent challenge in reconstructive surgery, with fundamental differences existing between unilateral and bilateral presentations that dictate distinct management approaches. This systematic…

[BACKGROUND] Invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in patients with autoimmune or inflammatory skin disorders can carry an increased risk of surgical site infection, disease exacerbation, atrophic/hypertrophic scarring, or sub…

[BACKGROUND] The septocolumellar strut (SCS) technique has been proposed as an additional support element to enhance tip stability when used alongside a traditional columellar strut in open rhinoplasty. Evidence on its early and long-term e…

[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide and continues to evolve alongside shifting perceptions of beauty and identity. However, there are certain anthropometric standards that have emerged as t…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Ablative fractional lasers are widely used for skin renewal and rejuvenation. The typical diameter of beam incident on skin is in the range 100-500 μm, which has been shown to be safe and effective for skin treat…

[PURPOSE] The aim is to develop a reliable, objective, and quantitative system for measuring and analyzing the movement of the cannula tip, which is used in liposuction. [METHODS] The customized tracking system was designed using an infrar…

[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 AND OBJECTIVES] Endoscopic assistance during microsurgical procedures offers several advantages, particularly by enhancing visualization of anatomical structures that are difficult to access using a conventional operating micros…

[BACKGROUND] Free nipple grafting (FNG) has been long reported as a viable alternative for aesthetic results and patient satisfaction in the setting of reduction mammaplasty in severe macromastia. This study demonstrates that FNG concepts u…

[PURPOSE] For clinical (c) T1N0M0 rectal adenocarcinoma without adverse pathological features, local excision by transanal endoscopic surgery (TEM) is standard; however, contemporary series still report local recurrence (LR) rates of 15-20%…

[BACKGROUND] Whilst guidelines recommend routine frailty screening for elderly patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), no consensus exists on the preferred tool to predict postoperative morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the p…

[OBJECTIVE] Excessive sweating in the head area may cause skin irritation, increased energy consumption, and functional impairment of hearing aids and semi-implantable hearing systems. This study investigated the frequency of sweat-related …

[BACKGROUND] Ptosis, the drooping of the upper eyelid caused by levator palpebrae superioris muscle dysfunction, is a common condition that can impair vision and quality of life. It can arise independently or as a secondary condition to dis…

Orthognathic surgery can result in long-term neurosensory disturbances (NSDs), particularly involving the inferior alveolar nerve, which may influence patient quality of life (QoL). This retrospective study evaluated the relationship betwee…

[INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE] Otoplasty is a common procedure in plastic surgery. A compression garment is frequently recommended by surgeons after the procedure; however, it is not free from risk of serious complications. We report the cas…

Infragluteal deformities are a challenging complication following liposuction, particularly when injury occurs to the fibrous osteocutaneous bands of the gluteal crease. Various surgical solutions have been proposed, including autologous fa…