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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, researchers identified facial soft-tissue landmarks to define ideal beard lines, facilitating more natural-looking beard restoration or reconstruction.
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review discusses strategies for achieving natural results in male facial aging treatments using dermal and subcutaneous fillers, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study reports that reconstructing perioral soft tissue defects with submental tissue resulted in satisfactory aesthetic outcomes and minimal donor-site morbidity.
In this retrospective analysis, researchers evaluated 54 patients undergoing soft tissue reconstruction for scalp and forehead defects and reported excellent aesthetic outcomes with local flaps for defects up to 50 cm², while larger defects typically required additional skin grafting.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” This observational study found that endoscopic subcutaneous midface elevation with vertical SMAS plication safely and effectively rejuvenates the mid and lower face in patients under 45 with early facial soft-tissue ptosis, reporting no facial nerve injuries and minor complications like localized cicatricial alopecia and hematomas.