Exploring Nasal Wall Cartilage Asymmetry in Rhinoplasty: Implications for Postoperative Symmetry.

Introduction: Facial symmetry is prized for its association with health, genetic quality, and attractiveness, but minor asymmetries are common. Human asymmetry tends to favor the left side and is noticeable in various nose parts. However, the discrepancy in cartilage thickness between the nose's right and left sides remains understudied.

A Review on Traditional Medicine Used for Burn Treatment.

Considering the high consumption of and preference for traditional treatments among people and the lack of enough studies on the effectiveness of these treatments, we aimed to review articles on the use of traditional and complementary medicine, focusing on how they affect healing, debridement, and hypertrophic scars. In this study, we conducted the literature search in international databases PubMed, Google Scholar, Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, as well as Persian databases Scientific Information Database (SID), Magiran, Iranmedex, and IranDoc. Retrieved hits were reviewed by three authors for screening based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the screening process is expressed as Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework flow chart.

Cartilage Curvature Reshaping: A Quantitative Assessment.

Background: Horizontal mattress suturing is frequently performed during rhinoplasty and otoplasty procedures to control the curvature of the cartilages. Despite the popularity of this technique, there are no quantitative methods for determining the effects of mattress sutures in the cartilage reshaping.

Objectives: The aim of this experimental study was to quantify the straightening effect of mattress suturing on the convexity of ear cartilage in a rabbit model.

Perichondrial Attached Diced Cartilage (PADC), a Novel Graft Material for Nasal Augmentation: 10 Years of Experience.

Background: Achieving dorsal augmentation with onlay grafts presents several challenges. Visibility and warping of grafted cartilages can ruin an otherwise successful operation. A shortage of septal cartilage and rib donor site morbidity compound the problems associated with this procedure.

Comparison of Modified Meek Technique with Standard Mesh Method in Patients with Third Degree Burns.

Background: Covering burn wounds, especially high surface area burns has been always a challenge for surgeons. The Meek technique has been introduced to increase the covering area. There is paucity of clinical trials comparing the Meek technique and mesh in the same individuals to assess it efficacy.

Practical Classification of Upper Lateral Cartilage in Middle Vault Asymmetry.

Background: Middle vault asymmetry is a common reason for retained postoperative deviations. Although minor deformities can be camouflaged with cartilage, soft-tissue materials, or injectable fillers, comprehensive observation of upper lateral cartilage and subsequent topographic classification in major anatomical anomalies will help surgeons better plan their procedures to obtain better symmetry.

Methods: Photographs of 71 randomly selected primary open rhinoplasty patients were analyzed for anatomical presentation of their upper lateral cartilage.

The Comparison of A New Durable Coronaplasty Technique with Norfolk Method for Glans Reconstruction after Phalloplasty.

Background: Phalloplasty is the most amazing reconstructive surgery, and has a vital role in the quality of life of transsexual patients. There are several techniques for glans sculpting, but none of them had long-lasting results. In the present study, a new technique was introduced and compared with Norfolk technique for coronaplasty following phalloplasty.

Lower Lateral Cartilage Cephalic Malposition: An Over-Diagnosed Entity.

Background: Lower lateral cartilage malposition is represented by anterior convexity of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) dome with posterior pinch, as defined by Sheen and Constantian. This anatomic variation consists of cephalic, or upward and inward, rotation of lateral crura, particularly in bulbous tip patients. In most cases, "bulbous pinch" LLC is positioned toward the medial canthus, not laterally, so it is referred to as cephalic displacement.

Body Image Coping Strategies among Aesthetic Surgery Patients in Iran.

Background: Aesthetic surgery procedures have been performed at dramatically increased rates in recent years in Iran. Few researches exist documenting the usage of body image coping strategies and its relationship in seeking surgery.

Methods: The present research examined data from 90 aesthetic surgery participants (30 Subjects each in invasive, minimally-invasive, and control groups).

Comparison of six outcome prediction models in an adult burn population in a developing country.

There are two types of prognostic model - burn-specific and general - to predict mortality risk in burn patients. Most prediction models were devised in developed countries. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of six outcome models in a developing country.

Impact of reduction mammaplasty on sexuality in patients with macromastia and their partners.

Aim Of Study: Women with breast hypertrophy often experience a number of physical symptoms and psychological difficulties. The breasts are very important for the psychological well-being of women, which might be affected negatively because of breast size and shape distortions. Self-body dissatisfaction and, in this background, the breasts can lead to low levels of self-confidence and self-esteem, which might affect sexuality.

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Endoscopic-Assisted Versus Open Neck Tissue Expander Placement in Reconstruction of Post-Burn Facial Scar Deformities.

Background: Tissue expansion has evolved reconstruction surgery by providing a great source of additional tissue for large skin defects. Nevertheless, wide application of tissue expander reconstruction is challenging due to high complication rates and uncertainty about final outcomes. Recently, endoscopy has shown promise in reconstructive surgeries using tissue expander placement.

Early Reconstruction of Distal Leg and Foot in Acute High-Voltage Electrical Burn: Does Location of Pedicle in the Zone of Injury Affect the Outcome of Distally Based Sural Flap?

Background: Distally based fasciocutaneous sural flap is popular in the reconstruction of distal leg and foot burns. However, utilization of this technique in high-voltage electrical injury has been challenging.

Aims: The present study aimed to compare the outcome of early aggressive debridement and coverage of contact point of acute high-voltage electrical injury using distally based fasciocutaneous sural flap between high-risk and low-risk patients defined by the anatomic proximity of the flap pedicle to the zone of injury.

Prevalence of HIV infection among burn patients: is there a relationship with patients' outcomes?

The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among acute burn patients and its impacts on patient's outcomes in an Iranian burn care hospital. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary burn care hospital in Iran, retrospectively reviewing the data records of all patients admitted between February 2011 and February 2012. The HIV status of all the patients was assessed in relation to clinical outcomes and the patient's prognosis.

Total nasal skeletal reconstruction disfigured by granulomatosis with polyangitis (wegener granulomatosis).

Background: Nasal deformity is a common disorder in Wegener granulomatosis, which is produced by polyangitis of medium-sized vessels. This process may cause necrosis and destruction of the nasal mucosa and osteocartilaginous framework. At this time, there is a lack of published data on nasal deformities associated with Wegener granulomatosis.

Rib Diced Cartilage-Fascia Grafting in Dorsal Nasal Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Wrapping With Rectus Muscle Fascia vs Deep Temporal Fascia.

Background: Rib cartilage is an abundant source for cartilage grafts when significant dorsal nasal augmentation or structural support is indicated. Diced cartilage wrapped in fascia was developed to counteract warping, visibility, and displacement of rib cartilage as a dorsal solid graft. The technique for wrapping diced cartilage has evolved during the past several years.

Soft-tissue response rate to chin skeletal advancement in patients with lower facial burn scar.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes and the soft-tissue response to osseous genioplasty in patients with chin retrusion caused by early life facial burn injury.

Methods: Twenty-two consecutive patients with retrusive chin as a result of severe childhood facial burn were included in this study. Cephalometric analysis and photographs were used to assess the patients for eligibility of a surgical correction.

Comparison of outcomes using diced cartilage with or without tensor fascia latae wrapping in rabbits.

Background: Diced cartilage has been associated with several advantages and rewarding results, leading to its widespread application in various forms in rhinoplasty, but the outcomes of diced cartilage with and without tensor fascia latae wrapping have not been widely reported in evidence-based articles.

Objectives: The authors compared changes in weight, size, and histology of both bare and fascia-wrapped diced cartilage in rabbits as a model for human surgical outcomes.

Methods: One auricle from each of 15 rabbits was divided into 2 pieces, and both samples were diced.

Straight septum, crooked nose: an overlooked concept.

Introduction: Asymmetric facial skeletal growth is a common finding in the rhinoplasty patient population. This common abnormality affects all facial components, including the upper lateral cartilages (ULCs). The asymmetric growth also may produce uneven thickness, consistency, curvature, and elastic recoil of the ULC.

Acid burn violence in Iran.

Background. Acid assault is one of the most brutal of crimes. This crime is not meant to kill but to punish the victim or to destroy the victim's social life.

Epidural anesthesia as a thromboembolic prophylaxis modality in plastic surgery.

Background: Epidural anesthesia (EA) is known to reduce postoperative thromboembolic complications, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. Review of the literature revealed no reports about the ability of epidural anesthesia (EA) to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in abdominal contouring surgery and/or liposuction. Most medical publications in this field are based on orthopedic cases.

Eliminating frown lines with an endoscopic forehead lift procedure (corrugator muscle disinsertion).

Background: In certain cases of endoscopic forehead lift without muscle resection, patients were incidentally noted to develop weakness or loss of their ability to frown during the postoperative period despite intact musculature. This finding suggested the possibility of decreasing frown strength using the disinsertion of the relevant muscles. This finding persuaded the authors to try to eliminate or decrease the sensory problems resulting from open or endoscopic frowning muscle resection by disinserting these muscles.

Applied anatomy of the nasal lower lateral cartilage: a new finding.

Background: In most references to the nasal anatomy, the shape of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) is described as a two-dimensional structure. However, the authors have found different forms of LLC in at least 40% of their open rhinoplasty cases during the past 20 years. This cartilage was found to have a three-dimensional hemispheric appearance and to be connected to the upper lateral cartilage (ULC) at the scroll area by an inward limb of this hemisphere.