research Fortnightly review: Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
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research Complications/Sequelae of Neck Rejuvenation
Neck lift surgery can lead to complications like hematoma, nerve injury, and skin issues, with various treatments available for each.
research Tissue Expanders in Post-Burn Alopecia: With or Without Galeotomies
Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
research Commentary on Micropunch (0.8 mm or Less in Diameter) Hair Transplantation
Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
research Reconstruction of a Sideburn by a Rotated Flap
Doctors successfully rebuilt a sideburn using skin and hair from near the ear in one surgery.
research Gender-affirming hair procedures
Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
research SUN-174 Giant Bilateral Myelolipomas in a Patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
research Soft Tissue Augmentation of the Temporal Brow in Browlifting Surgery
Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
research Low Level Laser and Light Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
research S1 OPIOID RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND SERUM PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGENE LEVEL: IS THERE A ROLE FOR PROSTATE CANCER CONTROL AND CHEMOPREVENTION?
Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
research Commentary
The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
research Current techniques make hair transplantation rewarding to any aesthetic surgical practice
Hair transplantation techniques have improved and are beneficial for aesthetic surgery practices.
research Wound Healing Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes Model of Leptin-Deficient Mice—A Mechanistic Systematic Review
Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
research Recurrent Pilo-Nidal Sinus: Secret Of Recurrence
Thorough cleaning and hair removal are essential to effectively treat and prevent recurrent pilonidal sinus.
research Commentary on Factors Associated With Patient-Initiated Communication Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery
research Use of Clean versus Sterile Gloves—A Microbiological Study in 10 FUE Procedures
Clean and sterile gloves showed no difference in scalp contamination during hair transplant surgery.
research Patient-reported outcomes of adverse events after perioperative chemotherapy for breast cancer: A prospective observational study
Some side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy last longer than others, and patient feedback can help improve care.
research 0854 Evaluating the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy in reducing surgical site infections: A systematic review
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy reduces surgical site infections and speeds up healing.
research Antibacterial quaternary ammonium chitosan/carboxymethyl starch/alginate sponges with enhanced hemostatic property for the prevention of dry socket
The sponges effectively prevent dry socket by stopping bleeding and killing bacteria after tooth extraction.
research The Effect of Different Preoperative Depilation Ways on the Healing of Wounded Skin in Mice
Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
research Abstract 22: Tafluprost, a Prostaglandin F2α Analog, Has Therapeutic Potential for Androgenic Alopecia through Modulation of Hair Cycle
Tafluprost could be a potential treatment for hair loss by promoting hair growth phase changes.
research Re-epithelialization of the skin following CO 2 laser resurfacing
Occlusive dressings speed up skin healing after CO2 laser resurfacing.
research COVID-19 VIRUS-POSITIVE PATIENTS AFTER LARINGECTOMY: TREATMENT IN A HOSPITAL
Laryngectomy patients need special protection and care during COVID-19 to prevent infection.
research A matter of excessive hair growth
A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
research Adhesive Depilation for Scalp Graft Hair Removal
A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
research Reply
The authors clarified their surgical technique to prevent complications and improve dental implant outcomes.
research Patient-reported Outcomes of Adverse Events After Perioperative Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study
Some side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy, like neuropathy and nail loss, can last long after treatment.
research Sodium Deoxycholate for Contouring of the Jowl
research Surgical Assistant’s Pearl: Moist Wounds Heal Twice as Fast as Dry Wounds
Wounds kept moist heal faster than dry ones.
research A Novel Surgical Approach to Nasolabial Fistula
The new surgery method successfully healed the patient's nasal wound without complications.