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This article reviews the use of superficial temporal artery island flaps for facial reconstruction and provides a systematic approach for managing composite facial defects, reporting no major complications in 72 patients.

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.

This study found that custom alloplastic implants achieved a 95% success rate in reconstructing large cranial defects from warfare-related injuries, but frontal defects near airways and orbits showed higher infection and implant removal rates.

This article reviews options and principles for reconstructing defects of the scalp, skull, orbit, and maxilla, but reports no new clinical results.

This study from China found that although traditional surgical techniques remain common, endoscopic-assisted surgery is linked with higher patient-reported satisfaction, suggesting its valuable potential for broader application in clinical settings. Factors like reduced bra cup size, surgical method, and implant placement influenced patient satisfaction.

This narrative review highlights recent advancements in anti-ageing cosmetic procedures, emphasizing personalized interventions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The review synthesized evidence from 144 articles to assess the effectiveness and potential side effects of surgical and non-surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation.

This review discusses available microsurgical reconstructive options for craniofacial surgery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights how innovations in the field have advanced reconstruction techniques.

This study found that a newly developed hemi-vascularized sandwich method significantly improved the regeneration and maturity of hair follicles compared to other transplantation approaches in rat models.

This article describes the immunofluorescence tomography method to achieve high-resolution 3-D reconstruction of epithelial tissues and reports no clinical results.

This study concluded that the inferiorly based nasolabial flap is an effective and reliable option for reconstructing oral cavity defects in patients with oral submucous fibrosis, achieving significant improvements in mouth opening without serious complications.

This review discusses the regenerative potential of hair follicle stem cell populations and current approaches to reconstructing folliculogenesis for alopecia therapy, but reports no new clinical results.

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.

This review discusses the integration of Artificial Intelligence in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, highlighting its potential to improve personalized aesthetic care and operational efficiency while addressing ethical and regulatory challenges; it presents no new clinical findings.

In this review, the authors examined different surgical techniques for achieving brow lift effects, considering patient characteristics and goals to determine the most suitable approach for each case.

This case report describes a dual transposition flap technique for closing large scalp defects post-Mohs surgery, achieving minimal alopecia and scar visibility, though it is based on a single patient.

This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.

In this cadaveric study, lipofilling was found easier to perform on the face than the scalp, whereas nanofat grafting was particularly suited for precise injections in scalp areas, suggesting a combination of techniques could aid in treating alopecia.

The study found that a single autologous micrografting treatment using Rigenera® technology significantly improved the appearance of stretch marks in healthy women after three months, showing greater enhancements in skin properties compared to microneedling alone.

This study demonstrated the feasibility of a new patient-controlled method for tissue expansion that achieved full expansion in about 3 weeks with minimal complications after mastectomy.

New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.

The researchers reported that nasolabial flaps were effective for reconstructing small to intermediate oral cavity defects in early oral cancer patients, with overall good cosmetic and functional outcomes despite some complications.

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.

This study concluded that dermatology has made the most significant contributions to noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, while other specialties have also provided important literature in this field.

This study demonstrated that intraoperative bioprinting using a bioink with human adipose-derived extracellular matrix and stem cells achieved successful reconstruction of full-thickness craniomaxillofacial skin defects in rats, promoting wound closure, adipogenesis, and hair follicle-like structure formation within two weeks.

This review found that while treating keratosis pilaris is challenging, current therapies can lead to significant improvement, particularly when tailored to the individual's specific disease phenotype and concerns.

In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.

This review of facial feminization surgery literature suggests it is generally safe and satisfactory for patients, though more research is needed to establish best practices and quality-of-life outcomes.

Social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, strongly influences people's motivation for cosmetic surgery in Japan.

In this study, facial feminization surgeries were found to be effective and generally safe, significantly enhancing feminine appearance in patients, with minimal major complications reported.

This review highlights the challenges in identifying histological features of adverse reactions to soft tissue fillers and emphasizes the need for increased awareness due to product uncertainty and delayed reactions.