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Copolyamide fillers, such as Aquafilling, have been used off-label for breast augmentation in many countries, including Korea. However, safety concerns have arisen due to reported complications, including induration, masses, mastalgia,...
For breast cancer patients, the goal after mastectomy is to reconstruct a cosmetically beautiful, natural-appearing breast that is symmetrical to the contralateral breast. Breast reconstruction using a tissue expander is...
Gigantomastia is a rare condition characterized by excessive hypertrophy of the connective tissue of the breast, which can cause physical and emotional distress. Surgical intervention is crucial for improving patients’...
Background Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) represent a rapidly evolving area of cell-based therapies. ASCs are harvested from the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), a heterogeneous mixture of ASCs and other...
Asians typically exhibit prominent zygomas; therefore, several attempts have been made to reduce these structures to achieve a softer appearance. The intraoral approach is preferred because of its shorter surgical...
Background Capsulectomy is a crucial procedure in cosmetic breast surgery, and there is demand for an efficient and convenient tool to perform it. This study analyzed the postoperative outcomes of...
Background Local flap techniques are commonly employed for nipple reconstruction. This study was conducted to present the surgical outcomes of composite nipple grafts performed in patients for whom local flap...