Notoriously characterized by subjectivity and lack of solid scientific validation, reporting
aesthetic outcome in plastic surgery is usually based on ill-defined end points and …

Objective assessments of post-operative appearance are critical for research and quality
improvement in aesthetic facial surgery. However, traditional methods for assessing …

Understanding the intersection of technology and plastic surgery has been and will be
essential to positioning plastic surgeons at the forefront of surgical innovation. This account …

Outcomes research examines the end results of medical interventions, taking into account
patients' experiences, preferences, and values. The purpose of assessing outcomes is to …

Aesthetic medicine is witnessing a growing importance of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence
(AI) technologies, as highlighted by the pioneering work of Xie et al. in their article,“Aesthetic …

Photographs have become an important integral part of documentation in an aesthetic
surgery practice, both for medico-legal as well as scientific purposes. 1 Only by evaluating …

At the request of Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, I have written with pride and pleasure the new
edition of the Manual of Aesthetic Surgery. Volumes1 (headand neckregion) and 2 (body) …

Aesthetic surgery is known for its prolific introduction of new techniques, devices, and
products. The implementation of any aesthetic innovation, however, may inadvertently …

Artificial intelligence (Al)-based analyses may serve as a more objective tool for measuring
cosmetic improvements following aesthetic plastic surgery. This preliminary proof-of-concept …

In plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology, photographic data are an invaluable element
of research and clinical practice. Additionally, the use of before and after images is a …