January 2014 in “Modern Plastic Surgery” This article analyzes Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, and its potential application to personal development in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, but reports no new clinical findings.
474 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” This review discusses the discovery and potential therapeutic uses of proteasome inhibitors across various diseases, including cancer and autoimmune conditions, but does not present new clinical data.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This study reviews the use of nanofat in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery, highlighting its potential for improving skin appearance and treating conditions like wrinkles and acne scars, yet emphasizes the need for further research into its long-term efficacy and safety.
53 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that Google Trends data on search terms like "eyelid plastic surgery," "facelift," and "rhinoplasty surgery" significantly correlated with actual US surgery volumes, highlighting its potential use for plastic surgeons in marketing and advertising decisions.
22 citations
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June 2024 in “Health Science Reports” This review highlights the growing use of 3D printing in healthcare, specifically its impact on plastic surgery and prosthetic devices, and stresses the need for further research to address existing knowledge gaps.
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December 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study observed that a combination of micro-needling and low-level light/laser therapy significantly increased hair density in patients with mild to moderate androgenic alopecia, showing an increase of 12 hairs/cm² after 16 weeks, compared to baseline.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that robot-assisted surgery is still in its early stages within plastic surgery, especially for aesthetic procedures, due to challenges like high costs, equipment bulkiness, and limited docking methods despite the precision advantages offered by such technology.
May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The book is a detailed guide for plastic surgeons with clear explanations and is recommended for both new and experienced practitioners.
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” This study found that STAR particles, when applied to human skin, were well tolerated and highly acceptable at various pressures and with repeated daily use, suggesting they may provide a safe and effective method for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” This review discusses the varied applications of platelet-rich plasma in plastic surgery and reports mixed evidence on its efficacy, indicating a need for more standardized, controlled trials.
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January 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reviewed trends in facial plastic surgery in India, finding an increase in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures, like Botox and rhinoplasty, and a shift in patient attitudes favoring nonsurgical options.
August 2023 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that although three-dimensional bioprinting in plastic and reconstructive surgery is rapidly advancing, complete tissue systems have not yet been successfully printed due to ongoing challenges.
June 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article is a book review published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology and reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” This review explores the application and implications of 3D bioprinting in plastic surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential benefits and challenges for future research.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” This study analyzed venture capital investments in plastic surgery from 2003 to 2023, finding $1.98 billion invested with a focus on general and facial cosmetic surgery, particularly minimally invasive devices, highlighting venture capital's significant role in shaping innovation in the sector.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” This review analyzes studies on autologous platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia, reporting mixed results and highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research.
October 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” This review highlights important studies in regenerative medicine, including one where PDGF and FGF2 synergistically maintained hair inductive potential in mouse dermal papilla cells in vitro, with potential implications for human hair loss therapy. It reports no new experimental results, focusing instead on existing research findings.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” This article describes the significance of the Italian Association of Plastic Aesthetic Surgery's annual congress in European aesthetic plastic surgery, but reports no new research findings.
August 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses recent advancements in microneedle technology for hair loss treatment, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery and improve hair follicle survival in transplantation, while also exploring their potential integration with tissue engineering to address regeneration challenges.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, researchers reported that using the Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor for endoscopic brow lifts provides durable fixation without implant palpability or alopecia, with a mean operative time of 100 minutes, showing feasibility even with resident surgeon involvement.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The study found that a specific signaling pathway helps skin wounds heal faster but may lead to larger scars.
12 citations
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August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” This study found that botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced skin flap necrosis in rats exposed to cigarette smoke, suggesting it may help improve flap viability in smokers.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” This study found that ADMSC-enriched lipografts used in conjunction with Follicular Unit Extraction improved graft survival, reduced post-surgery edema, and increased patient satisfaction in alopecia treatment.
7 citations
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February 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that racial minorities face higher costs for unplanned hospital visits after surgery despite controlling for insurance, highlighting health care disparities and suggesting revised payment models as a potential mitigation strategy.
24 citations
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August 2016 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that men appearing in photos after a hair transplant were perceived by observers as younger, more attractive, more successful, and more approachable compared to their pretransplant images.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This case study reports successful hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts to camouflage a free osteocutaneous mandibular flap reconstruction, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery”
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January 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that dermatology leads in performing office-based cosmetic procedures compared to other specialties, with dermatologists and plastic surgeons having the most experience per physician.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses the high risk and stress associated with medical malpractice lawsuits against plastic surgeons, particularly in cosmetic procedures, but provides no new research results.
66 citations
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review of 47 studies indicates that platelet preparations may significantly enhance cellular activity, wound healing, and facial aesthetic outcomes in facial plastic surgery, though potential publication bias should be considered.