Midface Skeletal Sexual Dimorphism: Lessons Learned from Advanced Three-dimensional Imaging in the White Population.

Background: Facial shape is significantly influenced by the underlying facial bony skeleton. Sexual dimorphisms in these structures are crucial for craniofacial, aesthetic, and gender-affirming surgery. Previous studies have examined the orbits and upper face, but less is known about the midface.

Diversity Scholarships for Plastic Surgery Subinternships: A National Review of US Residency Programs.

Background: Residency programs have developed monetary initiatives for students underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Our team sought to provide a centralized resource for URiM students seeking plastic surgery subinternships with funded opportunities.

Methods: A cross sectional analysis of URiM scholarships offered by US integrated plastic surgery programs (n = 91) between July and September 2023.

Hyoid Position and Aging: A Comprehensive Analysis Using AI-assisted Segmentation of 282 Computed Tomography Scans.

Background: With neck, aging the cervicomental angle becomes obtuse and may be influenced by hyoid bone aging. An understanding of hyoid position changes with aging will further our understanding of its role in neck contour changes.

Methods: A 3D volumetric reconstruction of 282 neck computed tomography scans was performed.

Randomized Feasibility Study Evaluating Multiple FDA-approved Microbubbles for CEUS Lymphography.

Prior studies on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) lymphography for preoperative mapping before lymphaticovenous anastomosis surgery in patients with extremity lymphedema have been limited to using only Lumason and Sonazoid as microbubble contrast agents. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of using two other Food & Drug Administration-approved microbubble agents, Optison and Definity, for imaging lymphatic vessels in the upper extremities. Nine female adults with unilateral upper extremity lymphedema anticipating lymphaticovenous anastomosis surgery underwent CEUS lymphography of the unaffected upper extremity randomized to either Lumason, Definity, or Optison.