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J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2020 Apr-Jun;10(2):138-140. Epub 2020 Apr 8.

Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, India.

Tooth loss may pose a challenge for prosthetics when several missing teeth are associated with huge vertical and horizontal bone defects due to cleft palate, road traffic accidents, congenital defects etc. This case report presents prosthetic rehabilitation of a 22 year old male patient of cleft lip and palate with missing upper front teeth along with severe ridge defect since 1 year due to surgical intervention in premaxillary region. The extensive soft and hard tissue defect in aesthetic region was evident and it made the prosthetic rehabilitation more challenging. Read More

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents 2019 Nov-Dec;33(6 Suppl. 2):103-108

Master course in Aesthetic Medicine, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy.

Several approaches have been proposed for soft tissue augmentation using injectable materials for lip and soft-tissue augmentation due to their physical and biological properties. Hyaluronic acid represents a natural component of the connective tissues, related to wound healing and skin regeneration. The aim of this research was to investigate the clinical and histological effectiveness of cross-linked hyaluronic acid for lip augmentation. Read More

Semin Plast Surg 2020 May 6;34(2):92-98. Epub 2020 May 6.

Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas.

Progressive premaxillary retrusion is a common sequela of the facial aging process. In most cases, this manifests with central maxillary recession. Central maxillary insufficiency is also commonly encountered within certain ethnic communities, or in cleft lip nasal deformity, and may represent a challenge for the plastic and reconstructive surgeon attempting correction in the setting of facial contouring, rhinoplasty, or reconstruction following oncologic resection or trauma. Read More

Eplasty 2020 3;20:ic5. Epub 2020 Mar 3.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La.

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 Feb 6;8(2):e2608. Epub 2020 Feb 6.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Eulji University School of Medicine, Eulji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Background: There is increasing interest in mouth corner lift (MCL), as well as lip augmentation. Procedures for lip corner lifting to create smiling lips include botulinum toxin, injectable filler, and surgery. However, there is no proper system to classify mouth corners, thereby causing difficulties in patient counseling, treatment planning, and communicating with medical staff. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2020 May;84(5S Suppl 4):S268-S272

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

Background: Understanding the salient features that draw focus when assessing aesthetics is important for maximizing perceived outcomes. Eye-tracking technology provides an unbiased method for determining the features that draw attention when evaluating aesthetic plastic surgery. This study aimed to characterize viewing patterns of plastic surgery patients and laypeople when assessing facial cosmetic procedure images. Read More

Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020 25;8:217. Epub 2020 Mar 25.

Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.

One of the most common hereditary craniofacial anomalies in humans are cleft lip and cleft alveolar bone with or without cleft palate. Current clinical practice, the augmentation of the persisting alveolar bone defect by using autologous bone grafts, has considerable disadvantages motivating to an intensive search for alternatives. We developed a novel therapy concept based on 3D printing of biodegradable calcium phosphate-based materials and integration of osteogenic cells allowing fabrication of patient-specific, tissue-engineered bone grafts. Read More

Bone Joint J 2020 Apr;102-B(4):423-425

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.

Aims: Dislocation remains a significant complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA), being the third leading indication for revision. We present a series of acetabular revision using a dual mobility cup (DMC) and compare this with our previous series using the posterior lip augmentation device (PLAD).

Methods: A retrospective review of patients treated with either a DMC or PLAD for dislocation in patients with a Charnley THA was performed. Read More

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Feb 22. Epub 2020 Feb 22.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.

The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the clinical and aesthetic outcomes, and patient satisfaction, following dental implant therapy in cleft patients. Implant survival, changes in marginal bone level, pocket probing depths, plaque and bleeding indices, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction were assessed in 17 alveolar cleft patients and 17 matched controls. At follow-up (mean 72. Read More

Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2020 Jan 30:1055665619900623. Epub 2020 Jan 30.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Lurie Children's Hospital of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.

Despite timely repair of cleft lip, secondary deformities such as vermilion notching or "whistle deformity" often require further surgical treatment. The use of dermis-fat graft for soft tissue augmentation of the upper lip is an established technique. We propose an innovation on this technique, by which the dermis-fat graft can be placed reliably and with minimal dissection by use of a soft red rubber sheath to protect the Keith needle while delivering the graft through the submucosal pocket in the dry vermilion, thereby avoiding the needle inadvertently catching soft tissue inside the pocket. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 Jan 23. Epub 2020 Jan 23.

Zeeba Surgery Center, 29017 Cedar Road Lyndhurst, Cleveland, OH, 44124, USA.

Background: The cardinal reason accounting for the complexity of rhinoplasty is that each maneuver during this operation has both intended and unintended effects. The purpose of this report is to review the literature and update the dynamics of rhinoplasty.

Methods: PubMed searches were conducted for "rhinoplasty dynamics" as well for keywords associated with each specific rhinoplasty maneuver. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 Sep 30;7(9):e2399. Epub 2019 Sep 30.

Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, and The Chula Soft Cadaver Surgical Training Center, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.

Lower lip augmentation by filler injection is an aesthetic procedure essential for achieving a feminine look and to enhance attractiveness. Complications as a result of injury to the inferior labial artery can result in undesirable outcomes.

Methods: The translucent technique was used to study the origin of the inferior labial artery in 11 cadavers. Read More

Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2020 May 21;57(5):537-542. Epub 2019 Nov 21.

Physician, Seton Institute of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, Seton Family of Hospitals, Austin, TX, USA.

Objective: The asymmetry of a retrusive cleft-side ala positioned posterior, lateral, and inferior relative to the noncleft ala is exacerbated by ipsilateral deficiency of the pyriform aperture. We describe use of pyriform costal cartilage grafts for enhanced structural foundation and alar symmetry in secondary cleft rhinoplasty.

Design: Retrospective case series. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Jan/Feb;31(1):e78-e79

Department of Pathomorphology and Oncological Cytology, Wroclaw Medical University.

Hyaluronic acid is among the most commonly used cosmetic fillers. Although considered biocompatible and safe, it may rarely cause a wide range of complications. The authors report a case of migration of hyaluronic acid concomitant with granulomatous inflammatory response that mimicked a buccal tumor. Read More

Am J Hypertens 2020 02;33(2):107-115

Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Background: Good understanding of the pathophysiological mechanism(s) of resistant hypertension (RH) and the relationship to vascular dysfunction is important for optimal blood pressure control.

Methods And Results: The aim of this review article is to summarize the available data on the methods of arterial stiffness assessment, and their usefulness in RH. Several studies that provide information on the noninvasive methods of evaluation of arterial stiffness have been discussed; specifically, pulse wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation index (AIx) tests. Read More

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2019 Nov;27(4):565-570

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, NBV 5E5, New York, NY 10016, USA. Electronic address:

This article discusses complications that may occur after procedures on the lips, specifically focusing on injectable fillers. Evidence-based guidelines and suggested methods to manage these complications are presented in a systematic format. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2020 Mar;46(3):395-401

i2e3 Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.

Background: Dermal fillers for lip augmentation can be injected using various techniques. Although all seem to provide acceptable results, it is not clear which technique is safer, less painful, and provides greater patient comfort.

Objective: To compare patients' self-reported pain intensity during the injection of hyaluronic acid dermal filler for lip augmentation, with 2 different techniques, anterograde versus retrograde. Read More

Clin Anat 2020 Mar 4;33(2):214-222. Epub 2019 Sep 4.

Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.

The appearance of the face is one of the most important factors influencing our perception of beauty. However, few studies have attempted to quantitate what one perceives as beauty. Therefore, this study was conducted with the goal of providing physicians with anatomical data that demonstrate which facial traits most influence our perception of one's attractiveness. Read More

Br Dent J 2019 Aug;227(4):281-284

Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Clinical Dentistry, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield, UK.

Introduction The injection of dermal fillers into orofacial tissues is becoming increasingly popular for cosmetic purposes, in particular for lip augmentation. Both natural and synthetic filler materials are available, producing a spectrum of clinical and histological appearances.Aims The aim of this study was to review the clinicopathological characteristics of dermal filler cases from 2006 to 2016, reported at a specialist oral pathology unit. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2019 Nov-Dec;30(8):2464-2468

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Menofiua University, Menoufia.

Despite the improvement of primary repair of nasal deformities during the management of cleft lip in infancy, this does not exclude the need for revision rhinoplasty in adulthood for complete patients' rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the aesthetic outcome of secondary rhinoplasty using costal cartilage grafts in patients with unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity. Twenty patients who were operated at earlier ages for correction of cleft lip and had a residual unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity were included in this study. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2019 12;83(6):655-659

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Background: There are various methods to correct the whistle deformity in bilateral cleft lip. In case of the central deficiency with concomitant lateral excess, local tissue rearrangement can be used to reposition the lateral tissue. We designed bilateral lateral advancement flap with reinforcement of the orbicularis oris muscle. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 12 7;43(6):1669-1680. Epub 2019 Aug 7.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.

Background: Medical decisions made by celebrities have a profound influence on medical decisions made by the general population. Google Trends (GT) is a free, online resource with virtually no barriers to use that allows for tracking of global search volumes as a proxy for determining public interest. In this study, we utilize GT to characterize the significant and measurable effects that the May 2013 announcement of Angelina Jolie's BRCA-influenced prophylactic mastectomy, May 2015 announcement of Kylie Jenner's lip augmentation, April 2017 announcement of Caitlyn Jenner's gender affirming surgery and February 2014 media attention given to Kim Kardashian's rumored buttock augmentation had on corresponding surgical procedure volumes. Read More

Transl Androl Urol 2019 Jun;8(3):219-227

Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

In conjunction with social transition, hormones, and counseling, gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is a key component in the treatment gender dysphoria. Gender affirming surgeries can be divided into genital surgery (phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, oophorectomy, vaginoplasty, and orchiectomy) and non-genital surgeries. The non-genital surgeries for transmasculine individuals include chest masculinization and body contouring. Read More

J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2019 Aug 9;47(8):1310-1316. Epub 2019 Jun 9.

Engineering and Computing, Kingston University, London, United Kingdom.

The purpose of this investigation is to describe a potentially useful analysis in assessing the required extent of sagittal chin augmentation or set-back, by relating chin prominence to lower lip position using the 'lower lip-chin prominence angle'. The secondary aim was to quantitatively evaluate the influence of this angle on perceived attractiveness and desire for surgery. Having described this angular analysis, a quantitative evaluation was undertaken by incrementally altering the angle on an idealised profile image to create a range of images that were rated on a 7-point Likert scale by a pre-selected group of pre-treatment orthognathic patients, clinicians and laypeople. Read More

Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2020 Jan 21;57(1):127-131. Epub 2019 Jul 21.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Objective: Deficiencies of the upper lip vermilion occur with some frequency following repair of unilateral and bilateral clefts of the lip and can compromise the aesthetic outcome. The presence of dense scar tissue within the lip at the cleft site as well as intrinsic vermillion deficiencies can make long-lasting correction of this deformity challenging. We describe a technique to address vermillion deficiencies after cleft lip repair. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2019 Jul;30(5):1376-1379

Tinogasta, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Gender affirmation surgeries in male-to-female transition patients include breast augmentation, genital construction, and facial feminization. Facial features serve an integral role in identifying an individual's gender, with certain characteristics perceived as feminine or masculine.The nose, as the centerpiece of the middle third of the face, is an important component of facial attractiveness and gender identity. Read More

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2019 Aug 17;27(3):385-398. Epub 2019 May 17.

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery, 465 North Roxbury Drive, Suite 750, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA. Electronic address:

The modified upper lip lift procedure is a simple evolution of the cutaneous bullhorn subnasal lip lift. The superficial muscular aponeurotic system layer in the lip is described along with the pyriform ligament, both of which play an essential role in lip lifting. This article details an easily reproducible deep-plane technique that can be applied to patients of all ages, ethnicities, and skin types. Read More

Arch Plast Surg 2019 May 15;46(3):248-254. Epub 2019 May 15.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Background: No head to head comparison is available between surgical lip lifting and upper lip filler injections to decide which technique yields the best results in patients. Despite the growing popularity of upper lip augmentation, its effect on societal perceptions of attractiveness, successfulness and overall health in woman is unknown.

Methods: Blinded casual observers viewed three versions of independent images of 15 unique patient lower faces for a total of 45 images. Read More

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019 Aug 16;21(4):753-757. Epub 2019 May 16.

Department of Surgery and Clinic Integraded, Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil.

Background: Autogenous bone grafts are the most favorable and predictable types of bone graft due to their osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive properties. The advantages of harvesting from mandibular bone are that it requires only local anesthesia, is less invasive, has less morbidity, and avoids harvesting from distant sites, thus making it the best choice for maxillary bone reconstruction.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) neurosensory disturbances after autogenous bone graft harvesting from the mandibular symphysis and retromolar region to reconstruct maxillary sinus height for posterior dental implant placement and the effect of these disturbances on patient satisfaction. Read More

Facial Plast Surg 2019 Apr 3;35(2):129-133. Epub 2019 Apr 3.

Section of Aesthetics, The Spiegel Center, Newton, Massachusetts.

This article will explain the theories and practice of creating the most beautiful lips. This article also discusses lip lifting, lip augmentation, and lip injectables. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Dec 28;18(6):1632-1634. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

Department of Dermatology, Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Nowadays lip augmentation with FDA-approved fillers is becoming popular. However, because of financial concerns many patients seek for unregistered materials. Here, we report two cases who use vitamin E for lip augmentation. Read More

Clin Anat 2020 Mar 15;33(2):158-164. Epub 2019 Apr 15.

Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea.

The aim of this study was to use ultrasonography to determine the locations and distributions of the superior labial artery (SLA) and the inferior labial artery (ILA) relative to the vermilion border (VB). Sixty healthy Korean volunteers (35 males, 25 females; age, 21-36 years) were investigated using ultrasonography. The participants had not received any noninvasive treatment or surgical procedure in the facial regions during the previous 6 months. Read More

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019 Sep 11;48(9):1177-1184. Epub 2019 Mar 11.

South Thames Cleft Service, Guys and St. Thomas Hospital, London, UK.

Three-dimensional midfacial deficiency in cleft patients is common and is frequently connected to impairment of the aesthetic facial appearance. Different approaches to augment relevant facial regions are available. Alloplastic facial implants have been established as a viable alternative to autologous tissue augmentation in various circumstances. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2019 Jun;30(4):e365-e369

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.

Background: Repair of long-span mandibular defects with vascularized free fibular grafts is now a routine procedure. Vertical discrepancy between a graft segment and the occlusal plane can be resolved through several options, including delayed onlay bone graft, iliac bone reconstruction, fibula distraction, and double-barrel fibula flap grafts. The present study (level of evidence: level IV, case series) introduces a new method for mandibular augmentation, wherein a vascularized fibular segment was used to simulate the superior alveolar ridge of the neomandible, whereas a nonvascularized fibular segment was used to reconstruct the inferior border. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2019 May/Jun;30(3):879-887

Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.

Introduction: Hemifacial microsomia is the most common congenital disorder of the face after cleft lip and palate. While treatment of the bony abnormalities has been well documented, less attention has been paid to correction of the soft tissue deformity. This study aimed to systematically review the literature addressing the techniques utilized to correct the soft tissue deformity in hemifacial microsomia. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 05;143(5):1333-1342

Ghent, Belgium From the Coupure Centrum for Plastic Surgery; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, University Hospital Ghent.

Background: Findings from photometric analysis of soft tissue on cranial magnetic resonance imaging demonstrate that the aging upper lip shows significant lengthening, thinning, volume loss, and deepening of the nasolabial folds. In this study, these findings are implemented in a review of 500 cases of upper lip rejuvenation to propose an evidence-based strategy for surgical rejuvenation of the upper lip.

Methods: The charts of 500 consecutive surgical perioral rejuvenation patients treated by the senior authors (P. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Apr 12;18(2):436-443. Epub 2019 Jan 12.

University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia - Soča, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Background: The majority of aesthetic treatments today are nonsurgical or minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. Soft-tissue augmentation with hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of them. Lip fullness and definition are key aesthetic factors associated with attractiveness, which is the reason that lip augmentation with HA fillers has become so popular. Read More

Urologiia 2018 Dec(5):64-68

FGBOU VO Rostov State Medical University of Minzdrav of Russia, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Introduction: The clinical efficiency of oral mucosa grafts used for augmentation urethroplasty has been proven. However, a small number of studies in literature are dedicated to the determination of pathologic changes in grafts during the engraftment in the urethra.

Aim: to assess the histopathologic evolution of oral mucosa graft used for augmentation urethroplasty. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Feb 5;18(1):296-300. Epub 2018 Dec 5.

Department of Aesthetic Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland.

Background: Aesthetic surgery procedures such as lip augmentation, eyelid correction, face-lifting, or Botox treatment for lines and wrinkles are an important part of cosmetic surgery.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to estimate improvement in appearance following plastic surgery using modern collective intelligence methods of validation.

Methods: A total of 108 photographs showing 54 patients prior to and following cosmetic surgery were downloaded from Internet web presentations of several unnamed plastic surgeons. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2019 04;39(5):NP123-NP137

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Background: Transgender patients may seek nonsurgical methods for facial masculinization and feminization as an adjunct or alternative to undergoing surgical procedures.

Objectives: The authors reviewed the existing literature regarding this topic and provided an overview of nonsurgical techniques for facial masculinization and feminization.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search of the PubMed and MedLine databases was conducted for studies published through December 2017 for techniques and outcomes of nonsurgical facial masculinization and feminization. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2019 07;39(8):908-918

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.

Background: The utility of Google Trends (GT) in analyzing worldwide and regional patient interest for plastic surgery procedures is becoming invaluable to plastic surgery practices. GT data may offer practical information to plastic surgeons pertaining to seasonal and geographic trends in interest in facial cosmetic procedures.

Objectives: The authors sought to analyze geographic and temporal trends between GT search volumes and US surgery volumes using univariate analysis. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2018 Dec 5;17(6):954-959. Epub 2018 Oct 5.

Department of Aesthetic Medicine, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland.

Background: Proportions of face components appear to play a role in facial attractiveness.

Aims: The aim of the study was to establish the best proportions of face components in relation to whole face shape for facial attractiveness.

Methods: Only one face component (eye, nose, or lips) of a model in a series of photographs was altered using a computer program. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2019 01 4;32(1):e12755. Epub 2018 Nov 4.

Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Dresden, Germany.

The lips are essential part of the beauty and attractiveness of the human face. Lip augmentation has become an increasingly used method to improve appearance. Soft tissue fillers are the most commonly used tools. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Sep;97(39):e12333

Professor of Plastic Surgery, A-Plast Estetik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Various methods and ancillary procedures have been defined in the era of face-lifting surgery.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the esthetic outcomes of our face-neck cases and the importance of adding ancillary procedures based on individual assessment.We conducted a retrospective review of 203 face-neck cases, basically following the endoscopic and open principles of Vasconez. Read More

Regen Ther 2017 Dec 9;7:72-79. Epub 2017 Oct 9.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor System Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.

Introduction: We have developed an implant-type tissue-engineered cartilage using a poly-l-lactide scaffold. In a clinical study, it was inserted into subcutaneous areas of nasal dorsum in three patients, to correct cleft lip-nose deformity. The aim of this study was to helping evaluation on the efficacy of the regenerative cartilage. Read More

Clin Plast Surg 2018 Oct 10;45(4):601-609. Epub 2018 Aug 10.

Indiana University School of Medicine, 1130 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. Electronic address:

Lip rejuvenation options have evolved from surgical augmentation with plastic to far more natural options to include fat, tissues, resurfacing, and surgical manipulation of lip borders and contour. An overview of different options contrasts the risks, benefits, costs, and results between available surgical options. The ideal treatment varies from patient to patient, but optimally incorporates numerous simultaneous procedures. Read More

J Cosmet Laser Ther 2019 5;21(4):203-205. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

Life-Beauty Clinic , Grodzisk Mazowiecki , Poland.

Lip augmentation is a popular procedure performed by esthetic medicine doctors, however, it is associated with a significant number of side effects. High frequency ultrasound imaging helps with diagnosis of side effects.The patient was 43-year-old healthy female, 8 months after lip augmentation. Read More

World J Plast Surg 2018 May;7(2):179-185

Department of Plastic Surgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.

Background: Proper pre-operative facial analysis that includes a thorough evaluation of both the bony and soft tissue anatomy is paramount to success in performing aesthetic surgery of the face. Ethnic variations in soft tissue profile add an important variable to pre-operative facial analysis. The aim of our study was to determine the role of ethnic variations in soft tissue facial profiles through profile analysis of Iranian male and female patients. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2019 01;45(1):99-107

DeNova Research, Chicago, Illinois.

Background: Small-particle hyaluronic acid filler is approved for lip augmentation and correction of perioral rhytides. Treatment with this product may improve facial aesthetics, projected first impression, and self-perception of mood.

Objective: To determine the effect of perioral rejuvenation with hyaluronic acid on patient perception of mood and projected first impression. Read More