Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) is a term used to describe a spectrum of craniofacial
abnormalities caused by abnormal development of the first and second pharyngeal arch …

Allogenic implants are an effective alternative to autologous grafts in the reconstruction of
facial defects. These implants are used to reconstruct a variety of bony and soft-tissue …

Bone tissue engineering (BTE) applications and regenerative strategies have been used to
improve the clinical practice of repairing large bone defects associated with surgical …

Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is the second most common congenital disability of the face,
with a prevalence of 1 in 3000 to 5600 live births. Although etiology is still not fully …

Objectives: Explain the etiology and epidemiology of hemifacial microsomia. Describe the
appropriate steps for the evaluation of hemifacial microsomia. Outline the treatment …

Background The mandibular contour plays a significant role in the beautiful and youthful
look but the reconstruction remains a challenging problem. The objective of this study was to …

Surgical site infections represent one of the most common postoperative complications in
patients undergoing aesthetic surgery. As with other postoperative complications, the …

Background A concave midface with its associated deep nasolabial folds is more
aesthetically displeasing than a convex midface. Midfacial concavity may be addressed with …

As the demand for gender-affirming procedures continues to increase, patients and
providers have a greater imperative to understand the current state of facial masculinization …

High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a synthetic biomaterial used as a three-dimensional
scaffold for bone defect reconstruction. Reports differ with regard to its biological response …