Background: Crowdsourcing uses online platforms to collect large data from laypersons and
has been increasingly used over the past 5 years to answer questions about aesthetic and …

BACKGROUND Trigger finger is a common disorder of the hand that can cause disabling
symptoms. Treatment options range from conservative management with observation and …

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression
syndrome in the upper extremity and is one of the most common problems treated by hand …

Background The effectiveness of utilizing social media platforms to promote clinical
practices and attract patients has been well established. This study aimed to assess what …

Background Reduction mammaplasty relieves macromastia symptoms while improving
breast aesthetics, although the ideal breast aesthetically has been shown to differ culturally …

Background Surgical chest masculinization procedures, especially gender-affirming top
surgery (GATS), are becoming increasingly prevalent in the USA. While a variety of surgical …

Background The recent proposed alterations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services regulations, although subsequently reversed on August 21, 2023, have …

Background As social attitudes toward plastic surgery continue to evolve, the prevalence of
men seeking plastic surgery has been increasing. By delving into the factors that encourage …

Background The creation of postoperative rhinoplasty results that appear natural and
proportional to the face are crucial for patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to …

Background Before and after (B&A) photographs are a sensitive part of patients' medical
records, and the use of smartphones may pose risks to confidentiality and comfort. The …