First Composite Woman-to-Woman Facial Transplantation in Turkey: Challenges and Lessons to Be Learned.

After the first face transplantation from woman to woman we performed in our clinic, it was aimed to eliminate the lack of knowledge about the subject in the literature by transferring our experiences and long-term results to the problems we had with the patient. A 20-year-old patient underwent partial osteomyocutaneous facial transplant (22nd facial transplant), which included 2 functional units of the face. The patient had no major problems in the early period and had a good aesthetic appearance.

Comparison of the Results of Suture and Resorbable Plate-Screw Fixation in Craniosynostosis.

Background: Although many fixation methods are used alone or in combination for craniosynostosis, only few studies have compared the effectiveness and long-term results of these methods.

Method: In this study, patients in whom suture or resorbable plate-screw system was used for fixation were evaluated in terms of postoperative results and complications. The data of patients who underwent surgery for craniosynostosis between 2002 and 2019 were retrospectively reviewed and evaluated.

The Effect of Ultrasonic Liposuction Energy Levels on Fat Graft Viability.

Background: The use of fat obtained from ultrasound-assisted liposuction is popular. However, no study has considered the effect of different energy levels on fat grafts.

Objectives: We hypothesized that different ultrasonic energy levels could change the fat graft viability.

Use of Erythropoietin and Fibrin Glue Mixture for Peripheral Nerve Repair.

Background: Erythropoietin has neuroregenerative effects. Fibrin glue may be used for nerve repair and controlled release of substances. In this study, the authors investigated the effects of erythropoietin-containing fibrin glue on nerve repair, based on the hypothesis that erythropoietin-containing fibrin glue would positively affect nerve regeneration.

Effect of Flap Selection on the Postoperative Success of Sacral Pressure Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis.

Introduction: Pressure injuries (PIs) continue to be a substantial problem and burden for the present-day health care system and are the leading cause of chronic wounds worldwide. There is no current consensus on the long-term results of the use of flaps in sacral PI reconstruction and optimal flap choice.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether flap selection influences postoperative results in sacral PI reconstruction.

Flexible Tongue-in-Groove Technique and Its Effectiveness Compared to Classic Tongue-in-Groove and Columellar Strut Graft Techniques: A Retrospective Analysis of 237 Open Rhinoplasty Cases.

Background: The medial crura are almost always supported in tip surgery using columellar strut graft placement or tongue-in-groove suturing to the caudal septum. In this study, the authors present a modified tongue-in-groove (called "flexible tongue-in-groove") technique.

Methods: A total of 237 patients who underwent open rhinoplasty between January of 2016 and June of 2018 were included in this retrospective study.

Revision Rhinoplasty after Open Rhinoplasty: Lessons from 252 Cases and Analysis of Risk Factors.

Background: In this study, patients who required aesthetic revision surgery after open rhinoplasty were retrospectively screened for risk factors.

Methods: Two hundred fifty-two patients who underwent revision were included in the study. Nasal deformities before the revision were determined for each patient and evaluated in terms of their statistical relationship with preoperative nasal morphology and surgical techniques used.

Before and After: What Has Changed in the Attitude of Turkish Society Regarding Face Transplantations?

Face transplantation is one of the most popular and controversial subjects of plastic surgery today. Although there are various surveys on the subject, there is no study comparing the past and the present social viewpoint and behavioral preferences for face transplantations across the world. In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in the views of the Turkish society with respect to face transplantation from past to present.

Family Functions and Life Quality of Parents of Children With Cleft Lip and Palate.

Objective: This study was designed to identify variables affecting family functions and life quality of parents with cleft lip and/or palate children.

Materials And Methods: Family Assesment Scale (FAS) and short form of World Health Organization quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF-TR) were used to measure family functions and life quality of parents. Questionnaire Forms were given to 146 parents: 74 having cleft lip and/or palate children (cleft-group), and the other 72 with healthy children (control-group).

Effects of Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy on Alveolar and Palatal Cleft Deformities in Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) therapy in the improvement of alveolar and palatal cleft deformity on unilateral (UCLP) versus bilateral (BCLP) cleft lip and palate.

Materials And Methods: A total of 19 UCLP (14 boys and 5 girls) and 8 BCLP (7 boys and 1 girl) infants completed NAM therapy were included in this study. Standardized parameters of cleft width of alveol and palate were measured on photocopies taken from the pre- and post-treatment plaster casts.

Treatment Approach to Severe Microgenia Cases: Combined Use of Osseous and Implant Genioplasty.

Introduction: As well as the chin is an important esthetic unit of the facial structure, it is also the region having a key role in the appearance of the face. Correction of cosmetic and functional deformities that may occur in this region because of serious hypoplasia (microgenia) is performed by chin augmentation. Chin augmentation is most frequently performed via implant or osseous genioplasty in the literature.

The Effect of Albumin and Platelet-Poor Plasma Supplemented Botulinum A Toxin on Bioavaliability: An Experimental Rabbit Model.

Today, botulinum toxin is commonly used for cosmetic purposes throughout the world. Despite various agents reducing the efficiency of toxin are well defined, the studies related to increasing the bioavailability are limited. The purpose of our study is to assess the effect of the preparation of toxin by diluting with platelet-poor plasma (PPP) and/or albumin instead of standard dilution (saline) on bioavailability in cosmetic-purpose botulinum toxin applications.

The Effect of Hyaluronic Acid Application on the Perisilicon Capsule Structure.

Background: Silicon implants constitute a major part of plastic surgery practice. Although materials with high biocompatibility have been used around the implants, capsule formation still develops and progressive nature of this process results in capsule contraction. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of hyaluronic acid injected around the silicon block on the capsule structure.

Technical Aspects and Difficulties in the Management of Head and Neck Cutaneous Malignancies in Xeroderma Pigmentosum.

Background: Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by xerosis, ultraviolet light sensitivity, and cutaneous dyspigmentation. Due to defects in their DNA repair mechanism, genetic mutations and carcinogenesis inevitably occurs in almost all patients. In these patients, reconstruction of cutaneous malignancies in the head and neck area is associated with some challenges such as likelihood of recurrence and an aggressive clinical course.

A new option for the reconstruction of orbital floor defects with heterologous cortical bone.

Background: The orbital floor is one of the most frequently injured areas of the maxillofacial skeleton during facial trauma. A retrospective analysis of patients who have undergone treatment of orbital floor fractures with heterologous cortical bone is presented.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out with 21 patients over a period of 4 years between 2010 and 2014.

A 1-Year-Old Boy With Paraspinal Elastofibroma: The Youngest Diagnosed Elastofibroma.

Elastofibroma is a benign and slow-growing soft tissue tumor that classically presents as an ill-defined solitary mass at the inferior pole of the scapula in the fifth and sixth decades of life for women. This tumor can be rarely seen in childhood, but it has not been reported in the infantile age group to date. To our knowledge, this case represents the first report of elastofibroma in the infantile age group.

The Effect of Subcutaneous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on Viability of Auricular Cartilage Grafts.

Introduction: Although cartilage grafts are frequently used for structural integrity and volume restoration, one of the main concerns dealing with cartilage grafting is gradual volume loss and unpredictable viability rates of cartilage grafts. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a well known platelet concentrate reported to enhance cartilage repair and stimulates chondrocyte proliferation and matrix biosynthesis. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of subcutaneous PRP injection on improving the viability of cartilage grafts.

The Inhibitory Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Botulinum Toxin Type-A: An Experimental Study in Rabbits.

Background: Combination treatments of botulinum toxin type-A and other rejuvenation agents or instruments are gradually becoming more popular. After observing a high incidence of therapy failure following simultaneous applications of botulinum toxin type-A and platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy, we aimed to investigate whether PRP has an inhibitory effect on botulinum toxin type-A.

Methods: Twenty-four New Zealand white rabbits were divided into 4 groups, and the anterior auricular muscle and overlying skin were used for injections.

Disulfiram Implantation for the Treatment of Alcoholism: Clinical Experiences from the Plastic Surgeon's Point of View.

Background: Disulfiram implantation is a widely used treatment alternative for alcohol abuse, yet reports on the surgical aspect of disulfiram implantation with respect to patient and drug-related treatment efficacy and wound complications are very limited. We present our clinical experiences with disulfiram implantation and discuss the surgical outcomes obtained with different anatomical planes for implantation.

Methods: Medical records of all patients referred to our clinic from the psychiatry department between 2007 and 2013 for disulfiram implantation were retrospectively analyzed.

Would you be a face transplant donor? A survey of the Turkish population about face allotransplantation.

With the technical advancement in face allotransplantation, we decided to survey the Turkish population to gain perspective into their thoughts and reactions toward face transplantation. A questionnaire was given to 1000 volunteers, regarding data about demographics, educational status, religious, and behavioral preferences. Their attitudes about donating their faces, knowledge about the pros and cons of this procedure, and personal desire for face transplantation if needed were inquired.

The impact of breast reduction surgery on the vertebral column.

Background: Although many studies have shown that breast reduction surgery is effective in reducing neck, back, and lumbar pain, most of these studies are subjective evaluations that usually provide data through pain scales. This study was undertaken to objectively evaluate the radiologic effects of breast reduction on the vertebral column.

Methods: Thirty patients who underwent breast reduction surgery were included in the study.

The impact of the menstrual cycle on intra-operative and postoperative bleeding in abdominoplasty patients.

Background: Hormonal changes that take place during the menstrual cycle may have an effect on perioperative bleeding. Previous studies have confirmed a relationship between the menstrual cycle and surgical bleeding in rhinoplasty and breast reduction surgery; yet both surgical sites display changes in accordance with sex hormone levels during the menstrual phase.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the menstrual cycle on perioperative bleeding when undergoing surgeries of sites not directly related to menstrual hormonal changes.