{"title":"<i>Invited Commentary on:</i> \"Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Perspective of 'Preservers' vs. 'Structured' Surgeons,\" by Santos et al.","authors":"Lucas G Patrocinio","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0273","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0273","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"376-377"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142592158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manuela von Sneidern, Arman Saeedi, Audrey M Abend, Ethan Wiener, Silas W Smith, Danielle F Eytan
{"title":"Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Facial Palsy: Opportunities for Optimization at a Single Institution.","authors":"Manuela von Sneidern, Arman Saeedi, Audrey M Abend, Ethan Wiener, Silas W Smith, Danielle F Eytan","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0088","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Most patients with acute facial palsy initially present to emergency departments (EDs), where clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) recommend steroids, eye care, and follow-up with facial nerve specialists. <b>Objective:</b> To evaluate adherence to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Bell's palsy (BP) CPGs within EDs at a single academic institution. <b>Method:</b> We conducted a retrospective review of all patients diagnosed with acute facial palsy in the EDs of an academic tertiary care center between June 1, 2021, and June 1, 2022. <b>Results:</b> A total of 270 patients met inclusion criteria; most were male (<i>n</i> = 150, 55.9%), diagnosed with BP (<i>n</i> = 243, 90.0%), and presented to community-based emergency rooms (<i>n</i> = 170, 62.96). Although most patients received steroid treatment (<i>n</i> = 243, 90.0%), only 61.5% (<i>n</i> = 166) received the AAO-HNS-recommended course. Older patients and those who received steroids were more likely to receive imaging (<i>p</i> < 0.001<i>, p =</i> 0.03). Treatment with the AAO-HNS-recommended steroid regimen was associated with a higher likelihood of receiving laboratory evaluation (<i>p =</i> 0.02). Providers often advised follow-up; however, only 12.2% of patients were discharged with an electronic referral order. <b>Conclusion:</b> There are opportunities to standardize the treatment of patients in the ED presenting with acute facial palsy according to AAO-HNS CPGs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"313-318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142689296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marlen Sulamanidze, George Sulamanidze, Konstantin Sulamanidze, Michael Alfertshofer, Sebastian Cotofana, Mariam Tsivtsivadze
{"title":"Repositioning the Lower Eyelid after Facial Palsy with Facial Suspension Threads: A Retrospective Clinical Evaluation and Anatomical Study.","authors":"Marlen Sulamanidze, George Sulamanidze, Konstantin Sulamanidze, Michael Alfertshofer, Sebastian Cotofana, Mariam Tsivtsivadze","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0228","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0228","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"353-356"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Karasik, Eve Tranchito, Alexandra F Welschmeyer, Saikrishna C Gourishetti, Taha Z Shipchandler, Diana Ponsky, Cyrus C Rabbani
{"title":"Improving Surgeon Well-Being: A Survey on Ergonomic Challenges and Solutions in Rhinoplasty.","authors":"Daniel Karasik, Eve Tranchito, Alexandra F Welschmeyer, Saikrishna C Gourishetti, Taha Z Shipchandler, Diana Ponsky, Cyrus C Rabbani","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0246","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0246","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"384-386"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of an Autologous Filler in Patients with Moderate to Severe Nasolabial Folds: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Angela Cong, LaRyel Waldon, Aurelio Aquila, Sharon Stewart, Amit Kochhar, Kian Karimi","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0253","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Nasolabial folds, commonly known as smile lines, are a cosmetic concern for individuals. <b>Objective:</b> To measure the change in facial volume at the nasolabial folds among adults injected with an autologous blood filler, as measured by three-dimensional (3D) photography and aesthetic surveys. <b>Methods:</b> Fifteen participants above the age of 22 received up to three autologous filler injections, to bilateral nasolabial folds, over a 24-week treatment period. Based on investigator's discretion, injections ranged from 0.6 to 3.0 cc at the initial visit, week 4, and week 16. Follow-ups were conducted at weeks 2, 6, 8, 20, and 24 with measurements completed at the beginning of each treatment and follow-up visit. Standardized 3D photography with Vectra® and QuantifiCare® cameras measured volume for before and after comparison. Patients and investigator completed the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale. <b>Results:</b> Fifteen patients, 1 male and 14 female, age 32-63, were followed-up for 24 weeks. The treatment improved nasolabial fold appearances and patient satisfaction. The 3D imaging revealed increased volume in the treated areas. <b>Conclusion:</b> The autologous filler effectively fills moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds in this pilot study and future studies are needed to evaluate safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"283-289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143774552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sam DeVictor, Jennifer N Shehan, William M Swift, Nathan Lindeman, Jamie L Funamura, Travis T Tollefson
{"title":"Assessment of Patient Comprehension of Mohs Reconstruction Using Augmented Educational Materials in Preoperative Counselling.","authors":"Sam DeVictor, Jennifer N Shehan, William M Swift, Nathan Lindeman, Jamie L Funamura, Travis T Tollefson","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2025.0047","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2025.0047","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"350-352"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on Von Sneidern et al's \"Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Facial Palsy: Opportunities for Optimization at a Single Institution.\"-Bridging the Gap Between Guidelines and Practice.","authors":"Ciersten A Burks, Michael J Brenner","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0263","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0263","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"319-320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142689293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthodromic Reshaping Temporalis Tendon Transfer for Aesthetic Facial Reanimation in Adults with Moebius Syndrome and Bilateral Facial Paralysis: Technical Insights and Indications.","authors":"Marielle He, Babak Azizzadeh","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0303","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0303","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"327-329"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>Invited Commentary on:</i> \"Effectiveness of an Autologous Filler in Patients with Moderate to Severe Nasolabial Folds: A Pilot Study,\" by Waldon et al.","authors":"Jacob Boeckmann","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2025.0053","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2025.0053","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"290-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143774549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neha Garg, John R Vaile, Dev Amin, Vivian Xu, Adam McCann, Ayan Kumar, Zachary Urdang, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger
{"title":"Evaluating the Effects of Timing of Reconstruction of Facial Mohs Defects for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer on Complications Using Data from a Global Aggregate Health Care Network.","authors":"Neha Garg, John R Vaile, Dev Amin, Vivian Xu, Adam McCann, Ayan Kumar, Zachary Urdang, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0215","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Defects following Mohs micrographic surgery often require complex facial reconstruction, with timing varying between immediate (<24 h) and staged (>24 h) reconstruction. <b>Objective:</b> To compare the risk of postoperative complications between immediate and staged reconstruction of Mohs defects for facial nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). <b>Methods:</b> Patients with NMSC who underwent Mohs and facial reconstruction were identified using a health network database (TriNetX). Complications including flap loss, skin necrosis, hyperpigmentation, hypertrophic scarring, infection, hematoma, seroma, dehiscence, overall complication, and revision surgery were compared at 1, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. <b>Results:</b> A total of 48,229 patients (mean [SD] age, 71.6 [11.5] years; 31,862 [66%] male) underwent immediate reconstruction, and 48,229 patients (71.5 [11.5] years; 31,997 [66%] male) underwent staged reconstruction. Immediate reconstruction had a lower risk of overall complication at 6 months postoperatively (odds ratio [OR]: 0.95, <i>p</i> = 0.04) and wound dehiscence (OR: 0.58, <i>p</i> < 0.001) at 1 month postoperatively but no difference in flap loss or hematoma. No difference in skin necrosis between groups at 6 months postoperatively was observed. At 12 months, immediate reconstruction demonstrated a lower risk of revision surgery (OR: 0.826, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). There was no difference in hypertrophic scarring or hyperpigmentation at 12 months postreconstruction. <b>Conclusion:</b> Although complications are rare, this study demonstrates advantages of immediate or staged defect reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"344-349"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}