{"title":"Frontal Bone Morphology in Different Age and Gender Groups Using Computed Tomography.","authors":"Arnavaz Hajizadeh Barfejani, Amirhossein Noroozi, Aida Karagah, Maryam Tofangchiha, Farnaz Taghavi-Damghani, Ahad Alizadeh","doi":"10.1055/a-2441-3849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2441-3849","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> The shape of the forehead is primarily determined by the frontal bone, which holds significance for health and aesthetics. This study evaluated the morphology of the frontal bone in different age groups and genders using computed tomography (CT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> This cross-sectional study was conducted on CT scan results of 220 patients divided into three age groups: 20-29.27, 29.27-47.54, and 47.54-95 years. The investigation explored the lower and upper angles compared with the Sella-Nasion (SN) line, the maximum frontal projection with Nasion in the SN plan, and the variations in frontal thickness across different angles (15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 degrees) relative to the SN plane. All data were analyzed using R software, considering the significance level <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Of 220 patients, 119 were men, and the mean age of the participants was 41.09 ± 18.06 years. The average upper frontal slope (UFS) angle was 56.96 ± 8.17 degrees, which was 59.35 ± 7.92 degrees in females and 54.94 ± 7.86 degrees in males. The mean lower frontal slope (LFS) angle was 86.30 ± 7.96 degrees, which was 90.71 ± 6.67 degrees in females and 82.55 ± 7.00 degrees in males. The average contour nasion (C-N) distance was 7.51 ± 3.72 mm. Also, the frontal thickness at an angle of 15 degrees had the highest value of 13.08 ± 2.68 mm and at 30 degrees had the lowest value of 5.81 ± 1.56 mm. A significant difference was observed between the UFS and LFS among males and females (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Across all age groups, men exhibited a steeper angle, indicating a greater posterior inclination than women. Moreover, males with upper ages reported a significant increase in C-N distance and frontal projection (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Our findings emphasize the importance of considering gender-specific variations in frontal bone structure when planning cosmetic or reconstructive procedures involving the forehead.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142616935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eduardo Morera Serna, Raúl Enrique Mellídez Acosta, José Manuel Meléndez García, Fátima Fanjul García
{"title":"Full Anterior Scoring Otoplasty.","authors":"Eduardo Morera Serna, Raúl Enrique Mellídez Acosta, José Manuel Meléndez García, Fátima Fanjul García","doi":"10.1055/a-2448-0708","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2448-0708","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lop ear deformity is the most common head and neck congenital malformation with an estimated incidence of 5% among newborns. Otoplasty is the surgical procedure designed for its correction. More than 200 surgical techniques have been described so far to treat this condition, most of them including a cartilage weakening maneuver to avoid the relapse of the original auricle shape a few months after surgery. Classic techniques, such as like Mustarde's, describe this maneuver through scoring the posterior side of the cartilage and stabilizing the new shape with sutures. Cartilage biomechanical properties work against posterior scoring since cartilage folding occurs in the contralateral side of the scoring. This critical point may explain the high rates of relapse in the posterior scoring otoplasty techniques. In this paper, we present our surgical otoplasty technique with anterior scoring and we discuss specific tips and its nuances. We believe that the anterior scoring otoplasty technique achieves natural ears with both low complication rates and significant reduced long-term relapses.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdulkadir Göksel, Khanh N Tran, Rakan Saadoun, Rollin K Daniel
{"title":"Bony Dorsal Preservation.","authors":"Abdulkadir Göksel, Khanh N Tran, Rakan Saadoun, Rollin K Daniel","doi":"10.1055/a-2427-8917","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2427-8917","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rhinoplasty is undergoing a transformation with the reemergence of dorsal preservation rhinoplasty (DPR) techniques. This article introduces a novel addition to the DPR repertoire, \"bony dorsal preservation\" (BDP), which has particular application for the correction of crooked noses.This comprehensive overview summarizes current DPR concepts and techniques, the intricate considerations that go into the dorsal osseocartilaginous vault and septal management, and how these are modified to treat the crooked nose. However, current DPR techniques, particularly the low septal strip (LSS), have drawbacks, and the desire to address such issues led to the development of BDP.BDP is ideal for cases where there is no septal base pathology. It maintains the core principle of DPR by lowering dorsal humps without creating open roof deformities. Its unique feature is that it temporarily separates the upper lateral cartilages from the septum while leaving the septal base attachment intact, thus allowing the entire osseocartilaginous vault to be adjusted independently before reconnecting the preserved upper lateral cartilages. This technique offers direct visualization during septal excision and fixation and enables cartilaginous vault movement without sacrificing stability. Compared with LSS, there is more septal cartilage available for harvesting, the risks of a single point of septal fixation are eliminated, and there is the potential to transition to component reduction techniques, if needed. With shared indications and contraindications with other DPR methods, BDP emerges as a valuable addition to the evolving field of rhinoplasty, particularly in addressing the challenges of the crooked nose.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142371401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Auricular Reconstruction.","authors":"Keerthi E Kurian, Samuel L Oyer, Stephen S Park","doi":"10.1055/a-2437-1107","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2437-1107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The auricle is susceptible to various injuries due to its location and projection from the scalp. The unique contours of the external ear makes reconstruction a challenging endeavor. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of auricular reconstruction, based on the depth, location, and size of injury. Strategies for reconstructing superficial, composite, and full-thickness injuries are discussed in relation to the location of the defect. Targeted reconstructive options for injuries of the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the auricle are outlined. Methods for total auricular reconstruction and auricular prosthesis are discussed. Options for managing traumatic injuries are reviewed, including avulsion/amputation injuries, burns, electrical injuries, frostbite, and human/animal bites. This chapter provides a practical framework for surgeons faced with complex auricular defects, offering insights to recreate a discreet, harmonious ear.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142389218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Imanol Zubiate Illarramendi, Paolo Cariati, Ángel Martínez-Sahuquillo, Fernando Monsalve Iglesias
{"title":"Customized Genioplasty and Advantages of 3D Virtual Planning: An Updated Literature Review.","authors":"Imanol Zubiate Illarramendi, Paolo Cariati, Ángel Martínez-Sahuquillo, Fernando Monsalve Iglesias","doi":"10.1055/a-2427-8714","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2427-8714","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Genioplasty is a surgical technique that modifies the projection of the chin in three dimensions to achieve symmetry and facial harmonization. Virtual 3D planning is increasingly used, supplanting the conventional surgical technique due to the precise and predictable results obtained.The definition of the objective of the study was first carried out using the PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) question method. Posteriorly, an updated literature review was carried out in the \"PubMed\" database using the keywords \"Genioplasty and Virtual 3D Planning,\" obtaining 11 articles for the study with the objective of defining the advantages and disadvantages of performing a virtually planned genioplasty, comparing it with the conventional technique.In the results, it is observed that virtually planned genioplasty presents greater precision, a reduction in surgical time, and a lower rate of complications than the conventional technique. Virtual planning using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technology presents good reproducibility in the patient with <2 mm variations between what was planned and what was obtained postoperatively, with statistically significant results (<i>p</i> < 0.001).In conclusion, virtually planned genioplasty with customized cutting guides and osteosynthesis plates achieves very precise surgery results with good reproducibility, reducing surgical time, intraoperative complications, and the difficulty of the surgical technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142364957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced Understanding of Facial Nerve Anatomy and Arborization in the Indian Population: Implications for Surgical Procedures.","authors":"Sneha Gulati, Satyaswarup Tripathy, Tulika Gupta, Sunil Gaba, Devi Prasad Mohapatra","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1791691","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The anatomy and arborization patterns of the extraparotid facial nerve show considerable variation among different populations, impacting surgical approaches in plastic, head and neck, and ENT surgeries. This study focuses on the Indian population to provide a detailed understanding of these variations, specifically highlighting the Davis type IV arborization pattern's prevalence and its clinical relevance. We conducted a comprehensive dissection of 16 formalin-preserved Indian cadaveric hemifaces. The study meticulously mapped the facial nerve trunk (FNT), its furcation points, and branches. Key anatomical landmarks for locating these nerve structures were identified, including the tip of the mastoid process, the angle of the mandible, and a novel line between the lateral palpebral fissure and otobasion superioris. The most common arborization pattern observed was Davis type IV (31.3%). The study provided precise measurements for locating the FNT and its branches, using identifiable landmarks. These findings facilitate more accurate surgical planning, crucial for procedures involving nerve repair or grafting. This research offers vital insights into the facial nerve anatomy specific to the Indian population, with significant implications for surgical precision and patient outcomes. By establishing reliable anatomical landmarks and elucidating the predominant arborization pattern, the study enhances the understanding of facial nerve behavior during surgical interventions, particularly in the context of facial paralysis treatment and reconstructive surgeries. Due to the small sample size, however, this study only acts as a pilot for further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ethnic Considerations When Planning Lip Augmentation.","authors":"Tiffanie-Marie Borg, Jennifer Mackay","doi":"10.1055/a-2419-9961","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2419-9961","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ideal standards of beauty including preferred lip characteristics vary between ethnicities. Although plump, well-defined lips are globally associated with youth, variation exists with regard to the perceived ideal lip volume and proportions between ethnicities. Proportions that may be assessed when planning lip augmentation include the upper-to-lower lip ratio, philtrum length, upper and lower vermilion heights, the ratio between the philtrum height and that of the upper vermilion, and the lip height-to-lip width ratio.It is important that accurate assessments of patients are made pre- and postaugmentation. However, many aesthetic assessment tools are based on Caucasian models with limited use in other ethnicities. We present a review of the ideal lip characteristics and assessment techniques accounting for ethnicity, with a view to providing practitioners an evidence-based approach to lip assessment and treatment planning for patients of all backgrounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Janos Cambiaso-Daniel, Salvatore Giordano, Benedetta Agnelli, Ludovico La Bella, Alessandro Gualdi
{"title":"Neck Lift to Treat Platysma Bands and Defining Cervical Angle: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis.","authors":"Janos Cambiaso-Daniel, Salvatore Giordano, Benedetta Agnelli, Ludovico La Bella, Alessandro Gualdi","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1791690","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many surgical techniques have been proposed to address the submental-cervical angle in neck lift. Despite the several advances, obstacles persist when dealing with platysma bands and redefinition of the obtuse cervical angle. The aim of this study was to quantify platysma bands recurrence, any neurovascular damage, and other complications following neck lift procedures involving platysma muscle. After the approval and registration on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), the systematic review was performed in accordance with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A series of specific keywords and predefined MeSH terms were utilized in different search engines (Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane library databases). Primary outcome was the recurrence of platysma bands; secondary outcomes included any postoperative complications, including any nerve damage. Pooled analysis was performed using a random effects model. Twelve articles, encompassing 2,106 patients, were relevant to this issue and included data on neck lift surgery with any platysma transection outcomes. Twenty-six patients had a recurrence of platysma bands during the follow-up, with a pooled rate of 1.4%. The pooled overall nerve damage rate was 0.9%. At the reported follow-up, the pooled hematoma percentage was 1.8%, and the pooled sialoma rate was 0.3%. Even less common complications were long-lasting edema, dehiscence of the submental suspension, and skin necrosis. Cervicomental angle redefinition remains a controversial and complicated procedure, which can be approached with different maneuvers. However, more long-term outcome reports as well as standardized complication outcomes are warranted in order to compare different and new techniques. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142461434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on: Assessing the Quality and Readability of Online Patient Information: ENT UK Patient Information e-Leaflets vs Responses by a Generative Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1791697","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142406301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}