Forrest W Fearington, Nicholas R Randall, Lazaro R Peraza, Ghazal S Daher, Brennan G Olson, Brittany E Howard, Jacob K Dey
{"title":"Measuring the Socially Perceived Value of Surgery for Facial Paralysis and Facial Synkinesis.","authors":"Forrest W Fearington, Nicholas R Randall, Lazaro R Peraza, Ghazal S Daher, Brennan G Olson, Brittany E Howard, Jacob K Dey","doi":"10.1177/26893614261458346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261458346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Facial nerve injury can result in a spectrum of clinical presentations from complete facial paralysis (CFP) to facial synkinesis. Willingness to pay (WTP) and quality-adjusted life years are established metrics used to assess the societal value of treatments.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To quantify the perceived value of surgery for CFP and synkinesis amongst casual observers, as measured by WTP and quality of life indices.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Casual observers were shown standardized videos of faces with complete paralysis, synkinesis, and nonparalyzed controls (eight videos each). Observers were asked to imagine having each condition and to rate their quality of life and WTP for surgical repair.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 557 observers were included (mean age 36.5 years, 59% female). Both complete paralysis and synkinesis were associated with reduced quality-adjusted life year indices (0.9 [95% confidence interval [CI] 0.87-0.93]) for synkinesis; 0.86 (95% CI: 0.83-0.89) for complete paralysis, <i>p</i> = 0.0011). The mean WTP was $22,791 for complete flaccid paralysis and $15,718 for synkinesis repair and increased with income. WTP per quality-adjusted-life year gained was $6,844 for complete paralysis and $6,604 for synkinesis (<i>p</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Observers perceived surgical repair of CFP and synkinesis as highly valuable and within common cost-effectiveness thresholds.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261458346"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148220167","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}
Jacob Dylan Johnson, Parsa P Salehi, Benjamin Talei
{"title":"Evaluating TikTok Videos About Male Facelift Patients: An mDISCERN and Global Quality Score Analysis.","authors":"Jacob Dylan Johnson, Parsa P Salehi, Benjamin Talei","doi":"10.1177/26893614261459186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261459186","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261459186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148206650","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}
Ghazal S Daher, Nicholas R Randall, Lazaro R Peraza, Forrest W Fearington, Hisham Abdou, Jacob K Dey
{"title":"Comparing Patient and Casual Observer Perceptions of Complete Facial Paralysis and Facial Synkinesis.","authors":"Ghazal S Daher, Nicholas R Randall, Lazaro R Peraza, Forrest W Fearington, Hisham Abdou, Jacob K Dey","doi":"10.1177/26893614261457862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261457862","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261457862"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148206584","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":"Videography of the Nose and Face for Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery: Which Method Is the Best?","authors":"Yiğit Açık, Erhan Parıltay, Fazıl Apaydın","doi":"10.1177/26893614261453793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261453793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>While static photography remains the gold standard, its inability to capture dynamic nasal structures necessitates standardized preoperative videographic documentation in rhinoplasty.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness of four platforms and five recording devices in establishing a standardized rhinoplasty videography protocol, as measured by stabilization, centering capability, setup time, and clinical practicality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Gimbal system offered a quick setup but struggled with subject centering and manual stability. While the rotating platform and spinning rig provided high stability and image quality, their large physical footprint and long setup times made them impractical for routine clinical use. The specially designed imaging apparatus offered the best balance, ensuring both patient and camera stability with a rapid 5-min setup time.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The specially designed imaging apparatus is identified as the most suitable method for preoperative rhinoplasty assessment. It effectively minimizes motion artifacts and ensures consistent framing, offering a practical and superior alternative to static photography for capturing dynamic facial features. Of the imaging equipment utilized, the 61 MP full-frame SONY α7R IV (24-70 mm) demonstrated the most superior image quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261453793"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036567","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}
Catherine F Roy, Elizabeth McGonagle, Roy Xiao, Tessa A Hadlock
{"title":"Correction of Lower Lip Malposition with a Fascial Hammock in Patients with Bilateral Facial Paralysis.","authors":"Catherine F Roy, Elizabeth McGonagle, Roy Xiao, Tessa A Hadlock","doi":"10.1177/26893614261455006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261455006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261455006"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036483","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}
Alicia Su Yun See, Ryan Seng Hong Wong, Yu Ting Yap, Li Shia Ng
{"title":"The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Facial Reanimation Outcomes-A Systematic Review.","authors":"Alicia Su Yun See, Ryan Seng Hong Wong, Yu Ting Yap, Li Shia Ng","doi":"10.1177/26893614261446085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261446085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly applied to assess facial reanimation outcomes. However, its clinical utility and evidence have not been systematically reviewed.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to critically appraise studies evaluating AI-based tools used for outcome assessment in patients undergoing facial reanimation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This PROSPERO-registered review involved a search of five major databases. We included adult patients with facial palsy of any etiology undergoing static or dynamic facial reanimation procedures, whereby AI tools (e.g., algorithms, simulations) were used in objective and/or subjective outcomes. A qualitative analysis was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fourteen studies comprising 560 participants were included. The main tools include eight studies using Emotrics to assess structural and symmetry outcomes, demonstrating significant postoperative improvements in oral commissure excursion and symmetry. Five studies using FaceReader demonstrated its strength in capturing socio-emotional dimensions of reanimation and strong correlations with Emotrics and other clinician-rated tools. Two studies showed the utility of Affdex in quantifying the affective dimension of reanimation outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>By combining precise symmetry analysis with emotional quantification, AI has strong potential to enhance objective and multidimensional assessments of functional and psychosocial outcomes following facial reanimation. Factors affecting its applicability include large heterogeneity and limited validation data.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261446085"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147934760","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}
Rachel A Morrison, Christopher Park, Lujuan Zhang, Benjamin Johnson, Asem Aboelzahab, Theodore J Puls, Abigail Cox, Troy Wesson, Patrick Finnegan, W Greg Chernoff, Stacey L Halum, Sherry L Voytik-Harbin
{"title":"Preclinical Comparison of an Injectable In-Situ Scaffold-Forming Oligomeric Collagen for Soft Tissue Volume Augmentation in a Rat Model.","authors":"Rachel A Morrison, Christopher Park, Lujuan Zhang, Benjamin Johnson, Asem Aboelzahab, Theodore J Puls, Abigail Cox, Troy Wesson, Patrick Finnegan, W Greg Chernoff, Stacey L Halum, Sherry L Voytik-Harbin","doi":"10.1177/26893614261447749","DOIUrl":"10.1177/26893614261447749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dermal fillers are widely used to restore facial volume, yet current materials often exhibit swelling, inflammatory responses, or limited persistence.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare rheological and extrusion properties, volumetric persistence, and local tissue response of an injectable, in-situ scaffold-forming oligomeric collagen with a commercially available hyaluronic acid filler and saline in a rat model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Oligomeric collagen was administered by subcutaneous injection, with commercial filler and saline as controls. Animals were evaluated at 1, 6, and 12 weeks using three-dimensional volumetric scanning and histopathological analyses. Rheological, compressive, and extrusion properties were measured. Statistical comparisons used one-way analysis of variance or Student's <i>t</i>-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this 12-week rat study, oligomer demonstrated low extrusion force and stable scaffold volumes after equilibration. Extrusion force was similar to saline and ∼15-fold lower than the commercial filler. Scaffold volumes were ∼25% of the injected volume and remained stable from 1 to 12 weeks. The commercial filler exhibited swelling (∼400%) at 1 week, followed by ∼83% volume loss. Histological analysis showed minimal inflammatory response with scaffold integration, whereas the commercial filler exhibited regional inflammation and fibrous capsule formation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Injectable scaffold-forming oligomer exhibited low extrusion force, persistent volume, and minimal local tissue response over 12 weeks.</p>","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261447749"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844775","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}
Ariel Harsinay, Mattie Rosi-Schumacher, Nicole Favre, David Sherris
{"title":"Facelift Demand Among Patients Using Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: The Impact of Weight Loss-Associated Facial Changes.","authors":"Ariel Harsinay, Mattie Rosi-Schumacher, Nicole Favre, David Sherris","doi":"10.1177/26893614261448298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614261448298","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"26893614261448298"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147821967","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}
Amir A Hakimi, Priyanka Tripuraneni, Michael J Reilly
{"title":"Medical Management of Bell's Facial Palsy: Are We Underdosing Corticosteroids?","authors":"Amir A Hakimi, Priyanka Tripuraneni, Michael J Reilly","doi":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0384","DOIUrl":"10.1089/fpsam.2024.0384","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48487,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"276-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144286890","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}