SPLASH: Split-Body Randomized Clinical Trial of Poly- l -Lactic Acid for Adipogenesis and Volumization of the Hip Dell.

Background: Injectable poly- l -lactic acid (PLLA-SCA) increases extracellular matrix to improve skin quality. The hip dell is an underappreciated element of gluteal aesthetics. Adipose tissue has roles in aesthetics and skin functioning.

Variation in Lip Shape and Aesthetics in the Young Female Population: A Statistical Atlas Study.

The distribution of lip shapes in young females and how morphological variation relates to attractiveness are poorly defined. We hypothesized that among young female lip images generated by a statistical atlas model, those with more full lips compared with those with less full lips would be perceived as more attractive as measured by anonymous survey participants. A statistical atlas of lip morphology was created using photographs of 700 women aged 18-35 years.

Correcting for Rater Effects in Operating Room Surgical Skills Assessment.

Objective: To estimate and adjust for rater effects in operating room surgical skills assessment performed using a structured rating scale for nasal septoplasty.

Methods: We analyzed survey responses from attending surgeons (raters) who supervised residents and fellows (trainees) performing nasal septoplasty in a prospective cohort study. We fit a structural equation model with the rubric item scores regressed on a latent component of skill and then fit a second model including the rating surgeon as a random effect to model a rater-effects-adjusted latent surgical skill.

Comparison of nasal valve dysfunction treatment outcomes for temperature-controlled radiofrequency and functional rhinoplasty surgery: a systematic review and meta-analyses.

Background: Nasal valve dysfunction (NVD) is a substantial contributor to nasal airway obstruction. Minimally-invasive temp-erature-controlled radiofrequency (TCRF) treatment of the nasal valve is available and comparison with surgical techniques is warranted.

Methodology: Databases: Medline (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library.