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Objective To compare the efficacy between autologous fat and hyaluronic acid in filling nasolabial grooves.Methods Sixty patients who wanted improvement of nasolabial grooves were involved in the study.They were randomly and equally classified into two groups:autologous fat injection group and hyaluronic acid injection group.Photographs were taken before,half a year,and one year after injection.The nasolabial grooves were also graded before,half a year,and one year after injection.The grade improvement was obtained after postoperative grade minus preoperative grade.If the grade improvement was more than 1 grade,the treatment was regarded as effective to evaluate the outcome between the two methods.Results The results of the two groups were tested by SPSS 13.0 software.The effects of the two methods were not significantly different after half a year of filling (P＞0.05).The difference was significant one year after filling (P＜0.05).In autologous fat injection,the patients had a long and magnificant swelling and redness around the nasolabial grooves;on the contrary,the patients who underwent hyaluronic acid had slight and short-time local reaction like swelling and redness.No other serious complications were found in both the groups.Conclusions The effects of the autologous fat and the hyaluronic acid are equal after half a year of filling.The autologous fat has a longer effect in one year.Both methods are safe and effective.Surgeons can select the method accordingly.
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<p><b>INTRODUCTION</b>The detachment planes used in endoscopic facelifts play an important role in determining the results of facial rejuvenation. In this study, we introduced the use of multiple detachment planes for endoscopic facelifts of the frontal and temporal areas, and examined its outcome.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>This study included 47 patients (38 female, 9 male) who requested frontal and temporal facelifts from January 2009 to January 2014. The technique of dissection in multiple planes was used for all 47 patients. In this technique, the frontal dissection was first carried out in the subgaleal plane, before being changed to the subperiosteal plane about 2 cm above the eyebrow line. Temporal dissection was carried out in both the subcutaneous and subgaleal planes. After detachment, frontal and temporal fixations were achieved using nonabsorbable sutures, and the incisions were closed. During follow-up (ranging from 6-24 months after surgery), the patients were shown their pre- and postoperative images, and asked to rate their satisfaction with the procedure. Complications encountered were documented.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All 47 patients had complete recovery without any serious complications. The patient satisfaction rate was 93.6%. Minor complications included dimpling at the suture site, asymmetry, overcorrection, transitory paralysis, late oedema, haematoma, infection, scarring and hair loss. These complications resolved spontaneously and were negligible after complete recovery.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Dissection in multiple planes is valuable in frontal and temporal endoscopic facelifts. It may be worthwhile to introduce the use of this technique in frontal and temporal facelifts, as it may lead to improved outcomes.</p>
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Objective To observe the effect of hydrocolloid dressings with instant ice compress on the healing process,postoperative pain and efficacy of patients with acne scar treated by 2940 nm erbium pixel laser.Methods We selected 60 patients with acne scar from November 2012 to June 2014 treated by the erbium pixel laser.They were randomly divided into two groups:hydrocolloid dressings with ice compress after treatment were used in observation group (n=37)and postoperative wound dry were kept in control group (n=23);pain,duration of burning,erythema duration,efficacy,decrustation time,postoperative complications were evaluated and quantitatively analyzed.Results Compared with the control group,the application of hydrocolloid dressings with ice compress group (observation group) received less postoperative paim postoperative VAS pain score was (5.81± 0.64) in observation group and (6.09±0.69) in control group;duration of burning was shorter:(1.86± 0.75) h in observation group and (3.65±0.93) h in control group;duration of erythema was shorter:(2.27±0.73) d in observation group and (3.52 ±0.79) d in control group;decrustation time was shorter:(5.76± 1.06) d in observation group and (8.09±0.95) d in control group;postoperative complications were reduced:(5.4％,2/37) in the observation group and (30.4％,7/23) in the control group,with statistically significant difference (all P＜0.05).The differences were not statistically significant in the intraoperative VAS score and the curative effect.Conclusions The application of hydrocolloid dressing with instant ice compress after erbium pixel laser in the treatment of acne scar can effectively reduce postoperative pain and burning sensation,shorten the duration of erythema and crusting time after operation.It also reduces the incidence of complications.
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Objective To introduce the advantages of the endoscopic assistance in primary and secondary face-lift in the frontal and temporal areas.Methods 67 cases were involved in the study,22 of them were secondary facelift cases.The follow-up period ranged from 1 month to 2 years.The patients and doctors satisfactory rate were recorded and the complications were also reported.Results All 67 cases had complete recovery without serious complications.The patient's satisfactory rate was 85％ (57/67),and the doctor's satisfactory rate was 89％ (60/67).Some early minor complications included dimpling at the suture site,asymmetry,overcorrection,transitory paralysis,late edema,scar and fall-off of hair among 80％ or so of patients.4 cases experienced hematoma on the frontal areas.The hematoma disappeared after early aspiration and later fomentation.2 cases had wound ulceration in the temporal 3 months after operation.The anchoring materials were removed and the ulceration tissues were excised 6 months after operation.The wound healed completely.2 patients experienced skin necrosis and depression due to careless electric cauterization on the frontal area.The depression gradually became smooth and inconspicuous after 6 months.All these complications were resolved and became negligible about 6 months after operation.Conclusions Endoscopic assistance is valuable in primary and secondary face-lift in the frontal and temporal areas.It is reliable and worthwhile to introduce the technique for patients aged less than 50-year-old.
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Objective To correct the nasal deformities of cleft lip by expanded-polytetrafluoroe thylene (e-PTFE) combined with autologous nasal septal cartilage.Methods e-PTFE was placed nearby verge of anterior nasal aperture to raise the fundament of nose.Autologous nasal septal cartilage was harvested and combined with e-PTFE to form a sandwich structure.Nasal tip and collapsed nasaI alar were repaired by this method.Results Fifty cases were treated by this method and 42 cases were followed up for about one year.The results were satisfying.The contour of the nose was similar to normal.Only 3 cases were relapsed after one year.Conclusions e-PTFE combined with autologous nasal septal cartilage is an ideal method to correct nasal deformities of cleft lip.
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Objectives To explore a comprehensive approach for the functional and aesthetic correction of septal deviation. Methods From Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2009, 48 patients with deviation of the frontier and ceiling border of the septal cartilage, 6 males, 42 females, average age of 26.5 years, were surgically treated with a comprehensive use of several techniques, such as septoplasty, reconstruction of septal support, precise osteotomies and nasal tip plasty. Results Functional improvement achieved in all the patients, contour satisfaction achieved in 91.7 % patients; 30 patients were very satisfied, and 14 satisfied with the outcome. Conclusions With the thorough understanding of surgical anatomy of the nose and the use of comprehensive surgical approach, satisfactory outcomes can be achieved both functionally and aesthetically in patients with septal deviation.