Publications by authors named "Grace T Wu"

Injectable treatments are valuable tools to be considered in those seeking facial gender-affirming therapies. As stand-alone procedures, they are unlikely to meet expectations, particularly in those seeking facial feminization. However, injectables can be useful for those seeking to transition into another gender role, who are not ready for more permanent surgical treatment.

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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the most common dermal filler in use. It improves wrinkles and volume loss not only by filling and volumizing but also by hydrating the injected area with its water affinity. It is a naturally occurring component of skin, and there is a negligible risk of immunologic or allergic reaction with injection.

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Hyaluronic Acid Basics and Rheology.

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am

August 2022

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the most common dermal filler in use. It improves wrinkles and volume loss not only by filling and volumizing but also by hydrating the injected area with its water affinity. It is a naturally occurring component of skin, and there is a negligible risk of immunologic or allergic reaction with injection.

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Objectives/hypothesis: We have found no study assessing the accuracy of caliper cranium measurements compared to computed tomography (CT) measurements of the head. The objective of this study was to assess the reliability of caliper measurements in comparison to CT measurements.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the relationship between preauricular lesions (like tags and pits) and hearing loss, as some research suggests a link while others do not.
  • It involved reviewing charts of pediatric patients with specific preauricular conditions from 2008 to 2014, finding that 12 out of 99 patients had abnormal hearing.
  • The conclusion is that while most children with these lesions may not require extensive hearing evaluations, there is a notable connection to Eustachian tube dysfunction that warrants further investigation.
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