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Enhancing Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: Efficacy of rhBMP-2 Loaded Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix Versus Guided Bone Regeneration

By MedXY 10/28/2026

This preclinical canine study demonstrates that rhBMP-2 delivered via a volume-stable collagen matrix significantly improves horizontal ridge augmentation compared to conventional guided bone regeneration techniques, suggesting potential for clinical application in dental implantology.

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Revolutionizing Plastic Surgery: The Promise of Partial Cellular Reprogramming

By MedXY 10/28/2026

Partial cellular reprogramming harnesses Yamanaka factors to rejuvenate aging cells without losing identity, offering transformative potential in plastic surgery and regenerative medicine.

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Impact of Substantial Preoperative Weight Loss on Postoperative Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization Following Reduction Mammoplasty in Obese Patients

By MedXY 10/27/2026

Recent substantial preoperative weight loss (>10%) in obese patients undergoing reduction mammoplasty is associated with increased surgical site infections and hospital readmissions compared to weight-stable obese patients, highlighting complexities beyond BMI in surgical risk assessment.

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Predictors and Outcomes of Delayed Wound Healing Following Modified Sommerlad-Furlow Palatoplasty: Insights from a Large Cohort Study

By MedXY 10/27/2026

This study analyzes 1355 cleft palate repairs by modified Sommerlad-Furlow technique, identifying key predictors such as cleft width, surgeon qualification, postoperative infection, and operation duration that influence delayed wound healing outcomes.

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Innovative Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction: Efficacy and Versatility of J-Scar Mammaplasty

By MedXY 10/26/2026

J-scar mammaplasty offers a safe, versatile level 2 oncoplastic technique with favorable aesthetic and oncologic outcomes, validated in a 157-patient study with low complication rates and high satisfaction.

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Outpatient Lipoabdominoplasty Using Sedation, TAP Block, and Tumescent Anesthesia: A Safe and Effective Pain Management Strategy

By MedXY 10/25/2026

This study demonstrates that lipoabdominoplasty performed under sedation with TAP block and tumescent anesthesia is safe, effective, and feasible in an outpatient setting, offering excellent pain control, minimal nausea, and high patient satisfaction.

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Evaluating Soft-Tissue Augmentation in Aesthetic Implant Dentistry: Connective Tissue Graft Versus Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix

By MedXY 10/25/2026

This RCT assesses clinical, radiographic, histological, and patient-reported outcomes of soft-tissue augmentation with connective tissue grafts and volume-stable collagen matrices during implant placement in the aesthetic zone.

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Ultrasound as a Reliable Tool for Localizing Lymphovenous Anastomosis Sites in Lymphedema Surgery: Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 10/24/2026

Ultrasound demonstrates high accuracy and reproducibility in preoperative localization of lymphovenous anastomosis sites, outperforming existing methods and offering a robust tool for lymphedema surgery planning.

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Understanding Patient-Initiated Communication in Septorhinoplasty: Prevalence, Themes, and Predictors

By MedXY 10/24/2026

This article analyzes perioperative patient-initiated communication in septorhinoplasty, highlighting common concerns and identifying factors linked to increased contact with clinical teams, providing insights to improve patient care quality.

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Navigating the Future: Medical and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery

By MedXY 10/23/2026

This article explores the expanding role of artificial intelligence in plastic surgery, detailing medical benefits, legal risks, and strategies for risk mitigation to protect patients and practitioners.

機能的および美容的鼻形成術における、不安と抑うつが患者報告アウトカムに及ぼす影響

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Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Patient-Reported Outcomes After Functional and Aesthetic Rhinoplasty

By MedXY 10/22/2026

Anxiety and depression negatively influence satisfaction and revision rates after functional septorhinoplasty but do not affect outcomes following aesthetic septorhinoplasty.

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Optimizing Peri-Implant Tissue Dimensions: Timing and Materials in Crestal Soft-Tissue Augmentation

By MedXY 10/21/2026

This study demonstrates that prior soft-tissue augmentation using autogenous grafts before flapless implant placement significantly enhances peri-implant tissue dimensions compared to simultaneous augmentation or collagen substitutes, underscoring the importance of timing and graft choice.

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Phenotypic Stratification of Facial Synkinesis Resting States: Implications for Surgical Planning

By MedXY 10/21/2026

This study identifies three distinct resting facial synkinesis phenotypes—hypertonic, symmetric, and hypotonic—that can guide targeted static and dynamic surgical treatments to improve patient outcomes.

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Durable Long-Term Outcomes of the Modified Liacyr-Ribeiro Technique in Breast Reduction and Mastopexy

By MedXY 10/21/2026

The Modified Liacyr-Ribeiro breast reduction technique demonstrates high patient satisfaction and lasting structural outcomes over more than 10 years, effectively preventing inferior pole descent and pseudoptosis.

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Cannabis Use and Prolonged Opioid Utilization After Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery: A Clinical Evidence Synthesis

By MedXY 10/20/2026

This review evaluates evidence linking perioperative cannabis use to prolonged opioid use and functional outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing free flap reconstruction, emphasizing implications for pain management.

Belotero Intense 联合利多卡因用于唇部增大：多中心随机研究证实其安全性与有效性

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Evaluating Belotero Intense with Lidocaine for Lip Augmentation: A Multicenter Randomized Study Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy

By MedXY 10/19/2026

This multicenter randomized study confirms that Belotero Intense with lidocaine is a safe and effective hyaluronic acid filler for lip augmentation, showing noninferiority to Restylane Silk and sustained improvement up to 48 weeks.

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Local Factors Influencing Implant-Related Complications: Insights from a Norwegian Population Study

By MedXY 10/18/2026

A Norwegian cross-sectional study identifies modifiable local factors, including soft-tissue phenotype and prosthetic design parameters, linked to peri-implantitis and peri-implant soft-tissue dehiscence in dental implants.

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Impact of Neoadjuvant versus Adjuvant Chemotherapy on Outcomes in Prepectoral Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

By MedXY 10/18/2026

This study compares surgical outcomes in prepectoral tissue expander breast reconstruction following mastectomy, revealing that adjuvant chemotherapy increases major complication risks, while neoadjuvant chemotherapy and perioperative leukopenia do not adversely affect outcomes.

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Impact of Prior Implant-Based Reconstruction and Radiotherapy on Microvascular Outcomes in Delayed DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

By MedXY 10/17/2026

This study shows that prior implant-based reconstruction combined with radiotherapy increases perioperative microvascular complications but not flap necrosis in delayed DIEP flap breast reconstruction, highlighting increased surgical complexity but overall safety.

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Sustained Symmetry and Aesthetic Excellence in Microform Cleft Lip Repair: Insights from 19 Years of Nasolabial Muscle Tension Line Reconstruction

By MedXY 10/16/2026

A 19-year retrospective study demonstrates that the nasolabial muscle tension line reconstruction technique yields long-term aesthetic and functional improvements in microform cleft lip repair, with robust nasolabial symmetry and minimal scarring.