Editorial Material
Surgery
Rod J. Rohrich, Faryan Jalalabadi
Summary: Aesthetic contouring of the malar, cheek, and jawline is desired by many adults, and can be achieved by removing the buccal fat pad along with other facial procedures if needed.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elena Carlotta Olivetti, Federica Marcolin, Sandro Moos, Alberto Ferrando, Enrico Vezzetti, Umberto Autorino, Claudia Borbon, Emanuele Zavattero, Giovanni Gerbino, Guglielmo Ramieri
Summary: This study introduces a novel 3D approach for evaluating soft tissue changes after zygomatic osteotomy, using geometrical descriptors to detect modifications in facial surface shape, showing a higher sensitivity compared to angular evaluation.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Andrea Lazzarotto, Alessandro Tel, Serena Brontoladi, Salvatore Sembronio, Fabio Costa, Massimo Robiony
Summary: This study demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of using virtual surgical planning, navigation, and piezosurgery for maxillo-malar osteotomies. The accuracy of the surgery and reliability of the postoperative outcomes were confirmed through comparison with preoperative analysis.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Bachar F. Chaya, Ricardo Rodriguez Colon, Gustave K. Diep, Hilliard Brydges, David Tran, Matteo Laspro, Ogechukwu C. Onuh, Jorge Trilles, Daniel Boczar, Eduardo D. Rodriguez
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness and safety of malar implants and fat transfer to the cheeks in transfeminine individuals seeking facial feminization. The findings suggest that malar implants are a safe and more satisfying option for major malar enhancement, while fat transfer is suitable for minor enhancement. However, there were no significant differences in postoperative complications between the two procedures.
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Rafael Denadai, Lun-Jou Lo
Summary: This study describes the use of pedicled buccal fat pad flap in primary cleft palate repair, showing encouraging results. The technique helps reduce bone exposure, scar formation, and interference with maxillary growth, and also decreases the risk of postoperative complications.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Daniel Simon, Luis Capitan, Carlos Bailon, Raul J. Bellinga, Javier Gutierrez-Santamaria, Thiago Tenorio, Anabel Sanchez-Garcia, Fermin Capitan-Canadas
Summary: This study investigates the application of complex mandibular surgeries in facial gender confirmation surgery. The results indicate high satisfaction scores and a feminized appearance 12 months after surgery. There were no emergency surgical operations required during the postoperative follow-up period, and no permanent damage to the mental or inferior dental nerve.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Flavio Henrique Mendes, Fausto Viterbo
Summary: A new fragmentation technique has been developed to convert fat tissue for large-scale viable lipograft, providing an alternative to traditional liposuction. In a study of massive weight loss patients, fragmented fat transfer was shown to effectively restore volume and enhance gluteal contours without complications. This technique eliminates the organic response to liposuction and makes use of previously discarded fat tissue, offering a safe and simple method for autologous fat transfer.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Otorhinolaryngology
O. Laccourreye, F. C. Holsinger, G. . S. Weisntein
Summary: This technical note presents a reproducible technique for improving velar competency after transoral lateral oropharyngectomy extending to the velum.
EUROPEAN ANNALS OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Tianyi Gu, Panxi Yu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Li Teng, Chao Zhang
Summary: During reduction malarplasty, cheek bulging can occur due to redistribution of the soft tissue in the deep facial spaces after the zygomatic complex is moved. The buccal fat pad is likely responsible for this bulge, particularly the extension in the cheek area.
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Christopher C. Surek, Andrew L. Kochuba, Sayf Al-Deen Said, Ki-Hyun Cho, Marco Swanson, Eliana Duraes, Jennifer McBride, Richard L. Drake, James E. Zins
Summary: Understanding the anatomy and surgical landmarks of the BFP can help surgeons safely excise the fat pad during facelift surgery, leading to improved facial contour.
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
(2021)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Archana Sinha, Saravanan Lakshmanan, Maneesh Singhal, Sushma Sagar
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a major challenge to healthcare services globally, resulting in significant delay in patient presentation to emergency departments and heightened fear of contracting the virus from hospitals.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Giovanni Gerbino, Umberto Autorino, Claudia Borbon, Federica Marcolin, Elena Olivetti, Enrico Vezzetti, Emanuele Zavattero
Summary: This prospective study evaluated the 3D soft tissue and bone changes in the malar region of 10 patients undergoing malar valgization osteotomy in conjunction with orthognatic surgery. Results showed improvements in zygomatic projection and balanced facial correction, with an increase in facial volume and surface analysis. The surgery was performed safely and effectively, contributing to overall patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tullio Genova, Davide Cavagnetto, Fabio Tasinato, Sara Petrillo, Federico Alessandro Ruffinatti, Luca Mela, Massimo Carossa, Luca Munaron, Ilaria Roato, Federico Mussano
Summary: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from third molar dental pulp and buccal fat pads of patients were compared for osteoinductive potential. The study found higher yield and proliferation of cells in BFPSCs compared to DPSCs, although both could differentiate into osteoblast-like cells and release a mineralized matrix. The release of osteocalcin did not significantly differ between the two types of stem cells.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
R. Pokrowiecki
Summary: Bichectomy, or buccal lipectomy, is a cosmetic surgery procedure used for cheek contouring and midface tapering. Traditional approaches have limitations, while the extended bichectomy approach provides better results. This article introduces more defined cheek contouring techniques.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Bassel Traboulsi-Garet, Octavi Camps-Font, Marwan Traboulsi-Garet, Cosme Gay-Escoda
Summary: BFP excision shows positive initial outcomes for midface aesthetics with low postoperative complication rates, but there are concerns regarding poor quality procedures and a lack of long-term follow-up data.
MEDICINA ORAL PATOLOGIA ORAL Y CIRUGIA BUCAL
(2021)