Innovation in Facial Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 2922

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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
Interests: platelet rich plasma; nanofat; DIEP flap; breast reconstruction; ALT flap; regenerative medicine; assessment scales; stretch marks; lipofilling; hidradenitis suppurativa
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
Interests: regenerative medicine; aesthetic medicine; aesthetic surgery; breast surgery; tuberous breast
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Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillo Facial Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris XII, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
Interests: platelet rich plasma; nanofat; regenerative medicine; assessment scales; stretch marks; lipofilling; hidradenitis suppurativa; genitals
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Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillo Facial Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris XII, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
Interests: platelet rich plasma; nanofat; regenerative medicine; assessment scales; stretch marks; lipofilling; maxillofacial surgery; facelifts
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Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli, Italy
Interests: plastic surgery; regeneration; wound healing; skin cancer; breast reconstruction; cosmetic surgery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Topic on new insights and recent advancements in Facial Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine. The topic will cover innovations in plastic reconstructive aesthetic and maxillofacial surgery. We encourage all potential authors to contribute with papers demonstrating new applications and new findings concerning flaps and autologous fat grafts, facelifts, new facial reconstructive and cosmetic procedures and new strategies based on autologous and/or mini-invasive procedures, as well as regenerative strategies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), human follicle stem cells (HFSCs), human adipose tissue-derived follicle stem cells (H-AT-d-FSCs), adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs), micro-needling technique (MN-T) fat grafting, and biomaterials. We also encourage to submit new research on microsurgery, composite tissue allotransplantation (face transplantation), Artificial Intelligence in facial aesthetic plastic surgery and tissue decellularization. Original articles or comprehensive review papers are welcome. Case reports and case series involving the above topics will also be considered. With the collaboration of all of us, this volume is bound to strengthen the field and stimulate further research.

Prof. Dr. Roberto Cuomo
Prof. Dr. Simone La Padula
Prof. Dr. Francesco D’Andrea
Prof. Dr. Barbara Hersant
Prof. Dr. Jean Paul Meningaud
Prof. Gorizio Pieretti
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Keywords

  • platelet rich plasma
  • nanofat
  • regenerative medicine
  • assessment scales
  • lipofilling
  • facelift
  • composite tissue allotransplantation (face transplantation)

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Augmentation Rhinoplasty and Centrofacial Lipofilling: Our Experience (ARCL)
by Mirco Pozzi, Pietro Susini, Davide di Seclì, Michela Schettino, Luca Grimaldi, Roberto Cuomo and Carlos Weck Roxo
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1965; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071965 - 28 Mar 2024
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Introduction: Augmentation rhinoplasty traditionally represents a serious challenge for plastic surgeons. The association with centrofacial lipofilling is a great approach to achieve harmonious, aesthetic results. The aim of this article is to describe our personal association between Augmentation Rhinoplasty and Centrofacial Lipofilling (ARCL) [...] Read more.
Introduction: Augmentation rhinoplasty traditionally represents a serious challenge for plastic surgeons. The association with centrofacial lipofilling is a great approach to achieve harmonious, aesthetic results. The aim of this article is to describe our personal association between Augmentation Rhinoplasty and Centrofacial Lipofilling (ARCL) in non-Caucasian patients. Materials and Methods: In this study, we retrospectively reviewed patients treated with ARCL at our institution between January 2019 and December 2023. We described our personal approach and technique. At a minimum follow-up time of one year, post-operative pictures were taken, and patients were reassessed, evaluating aspects such as global symmetry, shape and contour of the nose, and facial harmony and rejuvenation; finally, patients’ satisfaction was investigated according to the ROE questionnaire and the modified S-GAIS. Results: A total of 307 patients were included in the study. They reported a significant satisfactory aesthetic result in nasal image and facial harmony, as the mean postoperative ROE and S-GAIS score show. None of the grafts extruded or collapsed. Wounds healed without reported major infection. Conclusions: This study has demonstrated that ARCL is a safe approach that contributes to improve functional and aesthetic outcomes, has a high patient satisfaction rate, and limited post-operative complications. Full article
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Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools in Cosmetic Surgery: A Study on Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, and Blepharoplasty Procedures
by Bryan Lim, Ishith Seth, Skyler Kah, Foti Sofiadellis, Richard J. Ross, Warren M. Rozen and Roberto Cuomo
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(20), 6524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12206524 - 14 Oct 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI), notably Generative Adversarial Networks, has the potential to transform medical and patient education. Leveraging GANs in medical fields, especially cosmetic surgery, provides a plethora of benefits, including upholding patient confidentiality, ensuring broad exposure to diverse patient scenarios, and democratizing medical [...] Read more.
Artificial intelligence (AI), notably Generative Adversarial Networks, has the potential to transform medical and patient education. Leveraging GANs in medical fields, especially cosmetic surgery, provides a plethora of benefits, including upholding patient confidentiality, ensuring broad exposure to diverse patient scenarios, and democratizing medical education. This study investigated the capacity of AI models, DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Blue Willow, to generate realistic images pertinent to cosmetic surgery. We combined the generative powers of ChatGPT-4 and Google’s BARD with these GANs to produce images of various noses, faces, and eyelids. Four board-certified plastic surgeons evaluated the generated images, eliminating the need for real patient photographs. Notably, generated images predominantly showcased female faces with lighter skin tones, lacking representation of males, older women, and those with a body mass index above 20. The integration of AI in cosmetic surgery offers enhanced patient education and training but demands careful and ethical incorporation to ensure comprehensive representation and uphold medical standards. Full article
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Enhanced Precision in Genioplasty: A Novel Intraoperative Spatial Repositioning Using Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Technology and a Holographic Mixed Reality Application
by Masahide Koyachi, Keisuke Sugahara, Kotaro Tachizawa, Akihiro Nishiyama, Kento Odaka, Satoru Matsunaga, Maki Sugimoto, Chie Tachiki, Yasushi Nishii and Akira Katakura
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7408; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237408 - 29 Nov 2023
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Genioplasty is performed for the orthognathic surgical correction of dentofacial deformities. This article reports a safe and accurate method for genioplasty combining a novel three-dimensional (3D) device with mixed reality (MR)-assisted surgery using a registration marker and a head-mounted display. Four types of [...] Read more.
Genioplasty is performed for the orthognathic surgical correction of dentofacial deformities. This article reports a safe and accurate method for genioplasty combining a novel three-dimensional (3D) device with mixed reality (MR)-assisted surgery using a registration marker and a head-mounted display. Four types of devices were designed based on the virtual operation: a surgical splint with a connector; an osteotomy device; a repositioning device; and a registration marker. Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Holoeyes MD were used to project holograms created using computed tomography (CT) data onto the surgical field to improve the accuracy of the computer-aided designed and manufactured (CAD/CAM) surgical guides. After making an incision on the oral vestibule, the splint was fitted on the teeth and the osteotomy device was mounted at the junction site, placed directly on the exposed mandible bone surface. Temporary screws were fixed into the screw hole. An ultrasonic cutting instrument was used for the osteotomy. After separating the bone, a repositioning device was connected to the splint junction and bone segment, and repositioning was performed. At the time of repositioning, the registration marker was connected to the splint junction, and mandible repositioning was confirmed three-dimensionally through HoloLens 2 into the position specified in the virtual surgery. The rate of overlay error between the preoperative virtual operation and one-month postoperative CT data within 2 mm was 100%. CAD/CAM combined with MR enabled accurate genioplasty. Full article
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