Publications by authors named "Young-Chun Gil"

Recent epidemiological and experimental studies have increasingly highlighted the association between environmental pollution, especially ultrafine particulate matter (PM), and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease (PD). These previous studies suggest a potential mechanism by which ultrafine PM contributes to neuronal damage through processes, such as iron accumulation and oxidative stress. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the effects of ultrafine PM on ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, in the mouse substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and to evaluate the protective role of α-lipoic acid (ALA).

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The aim of this study was to identify the anatomical feature of retaining ligament and fat compartment on the lower eyelid and infraorbital region using a histological method, and to investigate clear definitions for them which could be used generally in the clinical area. Eighteen specimens from eight fresh Korean cadavers were stained with Masson trichrome or hematoxylin and eosin. The ligamentous and fascial fibrous tissue were clearly identified.

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Background: The aim of this study was to elucidate the anatomical structures of supporting system of the infraorbital area.

Materials And Methods: Forty-four hemifaces from eleven Korean and eleven Thai cadavers were used to dissect the infraorbital area. Based on the dissection and previous histologic results, they were analyzed.

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Pectoralis Minor Syndrome (PMS) causes significant discomfort due to the compression of the neurovascular bundle within the retropectoralis minor space. Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections have emerged as a potential treatment method; however, their effectiveness depends on accurately locating the injection site. In this study, we aimed to identify optimal BoNT injection sites for PMS treatment.

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Article Synopsis
  • Iatrogenic trauma to the frontal branch of the facial nerve during temporal direct browplasty can lead to brow paralysis, making it a significant surgical risk.
  • This study involved dissecting 45 hemifaces from 32 embalmed Korean cadavers to better understand the path of the facial nerve near the brow area.
  • The findings suggest that surgeons should adjust their dissection technique to remain more superficial, particularly around 3 cm superolaterally from the lateral canthus, to minimize the risk of nerve injury.
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The utilization of botulinum neurotoxin in the field of body contouring is on the rise. Body contouring procedures typically focus on specific muscle groups such as the superior trapezius, deltoid, and lateral head of the triceps brachii. The authors propose identifying optimal injection sites for botulinum neurotoxin to achieve desired aesthetic contouring of the shoulders and arms.

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Coleoid cephalopods have a high intelligence, complex structures, and large brain. The cephalopod brain is divided into supraesophageal mass, subesophageal mass and optic lobe. Although much is known about the structural organization and connections of various lobes of octopus brain, there are few studies on the brain of cephalopod at the molecular level.

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Considering the shift to online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, new and easily accessible educational videos and content on clinical anatomy are necessary. This study utilized numerous references and data on the anatomy of Asian facial muscles and blood vessels to accurately depict human anatomy through face painting. It aimed to provide clinicians accurate educational video content on anatomy to help prevent possible complications during noninvasive facial and surgical procedures.

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The aim of this study was to determine the anatomical features of the deep temporal arteries (DTAs) and thereby provide clinical information for the temple augmentation procedure. Forty-two adult hemifaces from 15 Korean and 6 Thai cadavers (12 males, 9 females; mean age at death, 79.6 years) with no history of trauma or surgical procedure on the temple area were used for anatomical study.

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Intradermal injection of botulinum neurotoxin is a frequently performed procedure in aesthetic dermatology to improve facial skin tone, texture, fine wrinkles, and enlarged pores. In practice, botulinum neurotoxin type A is also used to reduce skin oiliness of the face. There is increasing evidence that acetylcholine plays specific roles in sebum production, suggesting that botulinum neurotoxin type A may reduce sebum production by interfering with cholinergic transmission between sebaceous glands and autonomic nerve terminals.

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Athletes cultivate highly developed muscles based on their sport category, creating a body shape that matches the characteristics of that sports category. We tested the significance of the correlation between muscle development characteristics and anaerobic power in athletes to build a database for each category. Fifty-eight college athletes participated in this study.

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Background: Purse string lips, which include the vertical wrinkles over the lips, are frequently observed in aged individuals. Botulinum toxin and fillers are routinely injected into these areas to remove the wrinkles; however, the anatomy of the orbicularis oris muscle (OOr) near the vermilion border area has not been well defined.

Objectives: The aim of this study was therefore to identify any morphological differences of the upper OOr via sonographic imaging.

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Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections in the forehead region should only target the frontalis. This study applied ultrasonography with the aim of providing guidelines for predicting the layered structure and soft-tissue thickness of the forehead. We performed ultrasound scanning at 7 facial landmarks in 40 Korean adults.

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Various recently introduced minimally invasive treatment modalities are now widely used for enhancing the aging face. In a special, filler is used to increase the volume of tissue, and so understanding the regional thickness and distribution of the facial superficial fat is essential for optimizing minimally invasive procedures. The aim of this study was to establish the overall facial skin and superficial fat thicknesses using a three-dimensional (3D) scanning system.

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Background: The frontalis is a representative target muscle for botulinum neurotoxin type A injections aimed at treating horizontal wrinkles in the forehead region. However, a lack of information regarding the shape and thickness of the frontalis may lead to unexpected side effects.

Methods: This study dissected hemifaces of 44 embalmed Korean and Thai cadavers and performed ultrasound examinations on 20 Korean volunteers.

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Purpose: The pectoralis minor muscle (PMi) generally originates from the third, fourth, and fifth ribs and inserts on the medial and superior margins of the anterior portion of the coracoid process. Variations in the shape and attachment point of the PMi could cause discomfort in the shoulders. The aim of this study was to observe the types of morphological insertion patterns and attachment sites of the PMi.

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Background: Understanding the topography of the blood vessels distributed around the nasolabial fold region is essential for ensuring the safety of dermal filler injections into the nasolabial fold. The purpose of this study was to provide anatomical information on the infraorbital artery distribution and its relationship with the facial artery for use in clinical procedures involving filler injection during nasolabial fold augmentation.

Methods: The infraorbital artery was investigated in the nasolabial fold region divided into zones I to XII based on clock-hour meridians centered on the infraorbital foramen.

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During dual plane breast augmentation (DPBA), the costal origin of the pectoralis major (the PM) should be cut to ensure appropriate coverage and positioning of an implant. However, surgeons sometimes make inappropriate planar incisions and insufficient muscular incisions because the external abdominal oblique (the EAO) muscle partially overlaps the lateral portion of the PM. The goal of this study was to clarify the positional relationship between the PM and EAO with the aim of improving the accuracy of implant and muscular incisions during DPBA.

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Three-dimensional (3 D)-scanning-based morphological studies of the face are commonly included in various clinical procedures. This study evaluated validity and reliability of a 3 D scanning system by comparing the ultrasound (US) imaging system versus the direct measurement of facial skin. The facial skin thickness at 19 landmarks was measured using the three different methods in 10 embalmed adult Korean cadavers.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aims to clarify the pathway of the supraorbital nerve (SON) in relation to the lacrimal caruncle to prevent injury during browplasty surgery.
  • Thirty-four hemifaces from embalmed Korean cadavers were dissected to analyze the SON's course and its relationship with surrounding muscles.
  • Results show that a significant portion of the medial branch of the superficial SON is at risk of injury due to its placement, suggesting surgeons should adjust their dissection technique to reduce this risk.
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Introduction: Compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), known as meralgia paresthetica (MP), is common. We investigated the topographic anatomy of the LFCN focusing on the inguinal ligament and adjacent structures.

Methods: Distances from various bony and soft-tissue landmarks to the LFCN were investigated in 33 formalin-embalmed cadavers.

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to elucidate the positional relationship of the ethmoidal foramens (EFs) with reference to the nasion to facilitate prediction of the exact location of EFs, the optic canal (OC), and the frontoethmoidal suture (FS), and thereby avoid complications during complex surgery involving the medial wall of the orbit.

Materials And Methods: One hundred two intact orbits of 57 embalmed cadavers were dissected in this observational anatomic study. Nasion' (N') was defined as the intersection point of the medial orbit margin with the horizontal line through the nasion, and this was used as a reference point.

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Purpose: The aim of the present study was to assess normal eyeball protrusion from the orbital rim using two- and three-dimensional images and demonstrate the better suitability of CT images for assessment of exophthalmos.

Methods: The facial computed tomographic (CT) images of Korean adults were acquired in sagittal and transverse views. The CT images were used in reconstructing three-dimensional volume of faces using computer software.

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