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Background: A visible iris sign (VIS) is the apparent visibility of iris color or contour through a closed upper eyelid in patients with aponeurotic ptosis from Western countries. This has...
Picosecond (PS) laser is a novel dermatological laser technology that is useful in treating various cutaneous benign pigmentary disorders (BPDs), including freckles, solar lentigines, melasma, Hori macule, nevus of Ota,...
Background: Breast ptosis represents a continuous challenge for cosmetic surgeons. It is difficult to treat when patients are demanding and expect the best results with minimal scarings, low cost and...
Various fat grafting techniques are commonly performed to restore the facial volume deficiency in the soft tissue. Generally, the purified fat is evenly injected into the whole layer in the...
Background: The spa tourism industry taking on national dimensions, as competition in investment strengthens competitiveness, but research on development of spa therapies with Korean characteristics is lacking.
Objective: This study examined...
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been widely used to change the lip contour. Most techniques were focused on volume augmentation and wrinkle reduction. In young women, fillers are used for...
A 72-year-old man visited our clinic for correction of asymmetrical brow positioning and sagging of the left upper eyelid. The patient had had a left facial palsy for 16 years...
The growing use of dermal fillers, specifically the use of hyaluronic acid, may be explained by their effectiveness and versatility and their favorable safety profiles. Nevertheless, early and late complications...
Background: Rhinoplasty aims to improve the function and the appearance of the nose by correcting and managing the cartilage framework. Despite correcting all the cartilage or bony deformities of the...
The natural process of ageing causes multiple age-related changes, which are observed in the anatomy of the eyelids and surrounding structures, including the malar region. Blepharoplasty is a procedure performed...
Background: With the convergence of internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with three-dimensional (3D) printing or additive manufacturing, the applications have extended to beauty arts and cosmetics.
Objective:...
Rosacea is a chronic facial inflammatory disease characterized by erythema, papules, telangiectasia, and recurrent flushing. Many studies have documented the crucial role that an immature immune system plays in the...
Background: Extracellular matrix (ECM) has been broadly applied and shown great promise in medical applications. ECM products should be used after decellularization and purification. Supercritical carbon dioxide treatment is of...