{"title":"Comments on \"Comparative Aesthetic Outcomes of Wound Closure Methods Following Thyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis\".","authors":"Changkai Zhou, Tie Xiang","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05377-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05377-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336413","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":"Reply to 'Comments on \"A Novel Six-Point Supraperiosteum Injection with Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Jawline Refining and Facial Anti-aging in Asian Patients\"'.","authors":"Bing-Qi Wu, Chang-Cheng Chang, Yung-Hsueh Huang","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05322-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05322-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336419","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}
Lishuai Shi, Rizwan Ali, Hengqing Cui, Ziqi Zhang, Huiling Deng, Zhiyu Liu, Hong Fan, Shanshan Qiu, Feng Zhou, Haiyan Cui
{"title":"Current Status and Perception of Biostimulators in China: A Cross-Sectional Study on Medical Professionals and Patients.","authors":"Lishuai Shi, Rizwan Ali, Hengqing Cui, Ziqi Zhang, Huiling Deng, Zhiyu Liu, Hong Fan, Shanshan Qiu, Feng Zhou, Haiyan Cui","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05316-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05316-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Biostimulators were predominantly used for natural aesthetic outcomes, with comparatively insufficient local clinical and basic research data relative to global standards.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the current application and perceptions of biostimulators among medical professionals and patients in China, providing data to guide clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study employing convenience sampling was conducted. Questionnaires were distributed to aesthetic medical professionals and patients with biostimulator experience. Physician surveys (53 items, including single-choice, multiple-choice, ranking, and open-ended questions) were collected offline between November 2024 (n=125). Patient surveys (11 items) were simultaneously administered offline (n=232). Descriptive statistics were analyzed using SPSS 22.0, with absolute numbers and percentages (%) reported. The ranking questions were analyzed using the reverse scoring method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Biostimulators were widely applied for natural aesthetic outcomes (physicians: 84.0%; patients: 67.67%), particularly in facial treatments. Safety concerns (physicians: 55.56%; patients: 69.4%) and demands for robust preclinical and clinical evidence were prioritized. Participants also emphasized the need for standardized treatment protocols (physicians: 37.6%). Gender-specific preferences were observed, with males prioritizing contour definition and females favoring tightness and lifting. However, 40.0% of physicians expressed dissatisfaction with duration of lasting effect, while 39.2% desired enhanced efficacy. Additionally, 19.2%, 43.2%, and 14.4% of physicians reported dissatisfaction with pre-mixing protocols, storage stability, and post-injection massage techniques, respectively, indicating a need for product optimization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Biostimulators are increasingly utilized for their natural aesthetic outcomes. Comprehensive preclinical data and reliable clinical evidence are critical for product selection. We advocate for collaborative efforts among manufacturers, physicians, and research professionals to develop detailed clinical guidelines and standardized training programs, thereby improving satisfaction among healthcare providers and patients alike.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence v: </strong>This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .</p>","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336415","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: The Facial Muscle Chain Concept in Forehead Line Treatment.","authors":"Sebastian Cotofana, Michael Alfertshofer","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05338-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05338-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336443","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":"Reply to the Letter Regarding \"Impact of Abdominoplasty with Diastasis Recti Correction on Female Sexual Function\".","authors":"Vito Toto, Martina Ponzo, Paolo Persichetti","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05337-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05337-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In response to Verma et al. we acknowledge the limitations of our study, including the absence of a control group and the modest sample size, both influenced by ethical and logistical constraints. Despite these factors, improvements in FSFI scores were statistically significant. We concur that larger multicenter studies with standardized measures are needed, and we appreciate this constructive exchange fostering further research on female sexual health after abdominoplasty.Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .</p>","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336381","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":"Comment on \"Perioperative Ketorolac and Hematoma Following Breast Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis\".","authors":"Shyam Sundar Sah, Abhishek Kumbhalwar","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05367-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05367-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336385","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":"Standardization as the Next Step in Advancing NAC Reinnervation Outcomes.","authors":"Agostino Bruno","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05375-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05375-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336441","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":"Refining Skills in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: The ISAPS Fellowship Program in Rotterdam.","authors":"Etkin Boynuyogun","doi":"10.1007/s00266-025-05364-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05364-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7609,"journal":{"name":"Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145312182","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}