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24.05.2024 | Original Articles

Meta-Analysis of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined with Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), alternatively referred to as male pattern hair loss (MPHL) or female pattern hair loss (FPHL), is the prevailing type of alopecia on a global scale, resulting from an exaggerated reaction to androgens. AGA manifests in …

verfasst von:: Chuan Xiao, Guo-Hui Zhang, Hai-Qi Li, Peng-Peng Yang, Hai-Bo Zhang, Yue-Xiao Mu

24.05.2024 | Original Articles

Efficacy and Safety of Excision Combination Therapies for Earlobe Keloids: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Keloids are flesh-colored, smooth, firm, fibrous growths of human skin and are characterized by excessive accumulation of collagen [ 1 ]. They grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound and rarely regress, distinguishing them from …

verfasst von:: Ying Huang, Shuofang Ren, Qinghua Yang

Open Access 24.05.2024 | Original Articles

Blepharoplasty Online: Critical Analysis of Content and Patient Comprehensibility

Blepharoplasty is the fourth most common cosmetic surgery performed in the USA, with 115,261 procedures performed in 2022, a 13% increase from 2019 [ 1 ]. Blepharoplasty is widely performed across various qualified professionals including plastic …

verfasst von:: Joseph Kaleeny, Emma Levine, Lauren Okamoto, Shayan A. McGee, Jeffrey E. Janis

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24.05.2024 | Original Articles

Force Balance Reconstruction of the Orbicularis Oris in Secondary Unilateral Cleft Lip Deformity

It has always been a challenge for surgeons to prevent secondary deformities following cleft lip repair. As surgical techniques and surgeon skills advance, the results of cleft lip revision surgery are being improved. Even so, problems such as the …

verfasst von:: Yu Chen, Chong Zhang, Meilin Yao, Chialing Tsauo, Bing Shi, David W. Low, Chenghao Li

Open Access 24.05.2024 | Original Articles

Tranexamic Acid Subcutaneously Administered with Epinephrine and Lidocaine in Upper Blepharoplasty: A Randomized Double-Blind Control Trial

Upper blepharoplasty is performed to treat dermatochalasis and ptosis and in Asian people, for aesthetics [ 1 ]. Eyelid surgery is one of the top five aesthetic procedures. Most blepharoplasty operations are performed in an outpatient setting under …

verfasst von:: Thitinan Chaichumporn, Puritat Kanokkangsadal, Achariya Sarovath

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24.05.2024 | Original Articles

NPTX1 Mediates the Facilitating Effects of Hypoxia-Stimulated Human Adipocytes on Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Activation and Autologous Adipose Graft Survival Rate

Since autologous adipose tissue is the source of autologous cells, it can be conveniently extracted using liposuction, theoretically making it the perfect material for soft tissue filling. Autologous adipose tissue is used for aesthetic and …

verfasst von:: Yi Tian, Xiancheng Wang, Yang Sun, Xiang Xiong, Weiliang Zeng, Kai Yang, Hongli Zhao, Yiwen Deng, Dandan Song

24.05.2024 | Original Articles

Comparative Analysis of Efficacy of Lactic Acid 30% with Ferulic Peel 12% (Combination Peel) Versus TCA 10% with Ferulic Peel 12% (Combination Peel) for Photoageing Skin

Skin ages in both genders through parallel internal and external mechanisms, which lead to a progressive loss of skin integrity, structural stability and physiological function. Oestrogen levels strongly influence skin integrity in women; falling …

verfasst von:: Sukhbir Singh, Ashish Chauhan

Open Access 22.05.2024 | Original Articles

Turn Your Vision into Reality—AI-Powered Pre-operative Outcome Simulation in Rhinoplasty Surgery

The global rhinoplasty market is booming, with an estimated value of USD 6.2 billion in 2020 and a projected annual growth rate of 6.5% for the next seven years [ 1 ]. In the US alone, plastic surgeons performed more than 350,000 rhinoplasties in …

verfasst von:: Samuel Knoedler, Michael Alfertshofer, Siddharth Simon, Adriana C. Panayi, Rakan Saadoun, Alen Palackic, Florian Falkner, Gabriel Hundeshagen, Martin Kauke-Navarro, Felix H. Vollbach, Amir K. Bigdeli, Leonard Knoedler

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22.05.2024 | Original Articles

Human Adipose-Derived Microvessel Fragments: A Natural Vascularization Units for Ischemic Diseases

In the field of plastic surgery tissue transplantation, tissue ischemia has been a critical factor that has limited the survival of transplanted tissue. To promote the survival of transplanted tissue, it is crucial to ensure adequate …

verfasst von:: Xin You, Kaiqi Chen, Jian Li, YiDan Xu, JianHua Gao, Yao Yao

22.05.2024 | Original Articles

A Three-Dimensional Approach To Male Chest Enhancement: A Surgical Algorithm Based On 300 Cases

Gynecomastia is defined as a benign condition of the male caused by tissue overgrowth (Blau and Hazani in Plast Reconstruct Surg 135(2): 425–432, 2015). Its incidence ranges widely in the world population, ranging from 32 to 65% (Innocenti et al.

verfasst von:: Damiano Tambasco, Roberta Albanese, Anna Scarabosio, Federica Tomaselli, Pier Camillo Parodi

22.05.2024 | Review

Ethical Considerations and Outcomes in Body Contouring Surgeries Among Adolescents: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Body contouring surgery (BCS) has become a popular option among adults to enhance body image as well as self-esteem, especially following bariatric surgery. This is not only observed in the adult population but has also been trending in teens and …

verfasst von:: Khalid Arab, Salman Sufian Qasim, Rakan Abu alqam, Hatan Mortada

22.05.2024 | Original Articles

Tailor-Made Mastopexy Plus Implant, A Safe Journey Toward Breast Reshaping and Augmentation

Augmentation/mastopexy is undoubtedly accepted as one of the most challenging procedures in the setting of cosmetic surgery. Even the most experienced surgeons should beware of it [ 1 ]. Possible complications range from the less frequent, but most …

verfasst von:: Ernesto Maria Buccheri, Amedeo Villanucci, Paolo Montemurro, Nicola Rocco, Roy de Vita

21.05.2024 | Review

Efficacy of Exclusive Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

verfasst von:: Abdullah A. Al Qurashi, Qutaiba N. M. Shah Mardan, Isra’a Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Abdullah Q. AlAlwan, Anas Bafail, Abdulqader Murad Alaa adeen, Abdulaziz Albahrani, Batoul Najeeb Aledwani, Ibrahim R. Halawani, Nouf Z. AlBattal, Mohamed Amir Mrad

21.05.2024 | Original Articles

Truth Lies in the Depths: Novel Insights into Facial Aesthetic Measurements from a U.S. Survey Panel

"In reality, we know nothing; for the truth lies in the depths." These words from the ancient Greek philosopher Demokrit are truer than ever, with the focus of facial attractiveness expanding beyond the soft tissue to the underlying bone structure …

verfasst von:: Leonard Knoedler, Michael Alfertshofer, Benedikt Geldner, Khalil Sherwani, Samuel Knoedler, Martin Kauke-Navarro, Ali-Farid Safi

21.05.2024 | Review

Effectiveness and Safety of Different Methods of Assisted Fat Grafting: A Network Meta-Analysis

Autologous fat grafting, a prevalent technique in cosmetology and plastic surgery, is frequently employed for facial augmentations, breast reconstructions, and the treatment of depressed scars. However, the survival rate of these grafts remains …

verfasst von:: Yue Dong, Yanling Huang, Tuanjie Hou, Pingsong Li

21.05.2024 | Innovative Techniques

Clinical Outcomes of Utilizing a "W"-shaped Incision in the Management of Forehead Skin Thickening Induced by Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy

Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is a syndrome characterized by three clinical symptoms: skin thickening, periosteal hyperplasia, and finger clubbing. It is divided into two types: primary and secondary. The cause of secondary hypertrophic …

verfasst von:: Yuanyuan Guan, Huiling Deng, Quping Dong, Jiecong Wang

21.05.2024 | Correction

Correction: A Systematic Review on the Reinforcement Loop in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery: The Interplay of Social Media, Self-Perception, and Repeat Procedures

verfasst von:: Eqram Rahman, William Richard Webb, Parinitha Rao, Nanze Yu, Patricia E. Garcia, Sotirios Ioannidis, Karim Sayed, Wolfgang G. Philipp-Dormston, Jean D. A. Carruthers, Ash Mosahebi

20.05.2024 | Original Articles

Is Quality of Life After Breast Reduction Influenced by Different Surgery’s Technique? A Prospective Study

Breast hyperplasia is a condition characterized by the excessive size of the breasts (the extent of which is not well defined in the literature, but it is usually defined by the degree of mammary and fat tissue excised during the surgery [ 1 ]) and …

verfasst von:: Marcello Molle, Stefano Uderzo, Chiara D’Addato, Francesco Paolo Gesuete, Giovanni Francesco Nicoletti, Giuseppe Andrea Ferraro

20.05.2024 | Review

Comparison on the Effectiveness and Safety of Transseptal Suturing Versus Intranasal Splints After Septoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Septoplasty is one of the most common procedures in otorhinolaryngology, performed to correct nasal septal deviation and its consequential nasal obstruction and associated symptoms. The procedure encompasses repositioning or removal of the …

verfasst von:: Lulu Aldhwaihy, Hassan Alhazzani, Mohmmed Alkarzae

20.05.2024 | Original Articles

Accelerating Fleur-de-lis Panniculectomy with the Absorbable Dermal Stapler-A Study of Efficiency, Aesthetics, and Quality-of-life

The fleur-de-lis (FDL) panniculectomy is a surgical technique that involves resection in both the vertical and horizontal planes, providing superior correction of epigastric redundancy in patients undergoing panniculectomy [ 1 , 2 ]. First …

verfasst von:: Chris Amro, Isabel A. Ryan, Mehdi S. Lemdani, J. Reed McGraw, Sogand Schafer, Robyn B. Broach, John P. Fischer

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