December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the latest understanding of androgenetic alopecia, including stem cell niches in hair follicles, and highlights emerging treatments like growth factors and platelet-rich plasma without new clinical findings.
11 citations
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December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the role of suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and the hCG method in obesity management, highlighting the speculative benefits of hCG but reporting no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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December 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” In 2022, aesthetic procedures increased, with nonsurgical ones rising and surgical ones falling, but surgeries still made most of the revenue.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses how facial plastic surgeons can incorporate hair restoration into their practices and reports no new clinical results.
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.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review of robotic systems in aesthetic plastic surgery found they offer precision and minimally invasive access, but their adoption is limited by high costs and technological limitations; further research is needed for standardization and wider application.
January 2025 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this research, preclinical and early clinical studies on exosomes indicate their potential to modulate wound healing, skin rejuvenation, and hair growth in facial plastic surgery, but these treatments remain experimental until receiving FDA approval and robust clinical validation.
August 2020 in “Current psychopharmacology” In this study, neurotrophic factors, synaptic plasticity, and neurogenesis changed in the hippocampus of rats during pregnancy, lactation, and pup deprivation, potentially influencing maternal care.
August 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This book reviews the special considerations of ethnicity in facial plastic surgery, focusing on rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty, but does not report new clinical findings.
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.
July 2013 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses the development and contributors of the third edition of the Plastic Surgery textbook, highlighting its expansion to six volumes covering topics like aesthetic plastic surgery, but presents no new clinical results.
38 citations
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February 2016 in “Surgery Journal” This article discusses a wide range of procedures in facial plastic surgery and highlights the recent advancements and trends without reporting new clinical findings.
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.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review explains the biology and preparation of platelet-rich plasma and discusses its clinical applications in plastic surgery, but reports no new findings.
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.
6 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This survey found support among BAAPS members for using procedure-specific consent forms to improve clarity and consistency in patient information for aesthetic procedures.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma was safe and effective for treating female androgenetic alopecia, presenting a promising alternative to traditional medications like Minoxidil® and Finasteride®.
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.
4 citations
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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.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Achieving perfect facial plastic surgery requires personalized plans, proper patient selection, advanced techniques, and ongoing surgeon education.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Burns”
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This source reports that the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery received its first Journal Impact Factor of 0.8 for 2022, a notable achievement highlighting its significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the historical development and transformations in hair transplant techniques in India, with no new clinical findings reported.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” The book is a well-received, concise guide to facial plastic surgery, useful for students and professionals, but could use more references for further reading.
1 citations
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May 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” The document recommends both books for medical training in aesthetic surgery and wound healing.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviewed literature on the use of robotic systems in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their application in various procedures despite the predominance of descriptive case reports and a lack of comparative clinical outcomes and long-term data.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This review reports significant advancements in plastic surgery using stem cell therapies for aesthetic and reconstructive applications, including grafting and wound healing, though it underscores the need for continued research to address regulatory, ethical, and standardization issues.
Results are not reported in this abstract, which outlines a book by Dr. Edward Luce that introduces a modular curriculum for plastic surgery training, aiming to revolutionize education by prioritizing cognitive understanding, skill development, and interactive learning methods fit for modern residency programs.
August 2024 in “Anatomía Digital” This study reviewed literature on reconstructive surgery, highlighting its role in restoring form and function after significant damage, and discussed common techniques, technological advancements like 3D printing, and challenges, including ethical and psychological considerations, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive patient care and expectation management.