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🚨 Big news! Aesthetic Surgery Journal's Impact Factor jumped from 3.1 to 3.9, and ASJ Open Forum rose to 1.9! Both now rank #1 in plastic & aesthetic surgery. Hear from Editor-in-Chief @drkenkel on this milestone. 🏆 #PlasticSurgery #ImpactFactor #ASJ @phaedracress @jgusenoff
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How has the discourse of BII on social media changed over the past decade and does the post volume and sentiment correlate with rising breast implant explantation rates? Read here: bit.ly/4owXHnN @drkenkel @NahaiDr @TheAestheticSoc @drroykim
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We're so excited to announce that Dr. Yucel Akgul is joining the ASJ Editorial Board as a Research section editor. Click here to read Research papers published in ASJ: academic.oup.com/asj/search-… @phaedracress @foadnahai @drjahmad @drroykim @PeterJWirthMD @markalbertmd @jgusenoff
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Gynecomastia exhibits a range of appearances depending on body structure, making aesthetic correction challenging because of diverse patient expectations. In this study, the authors combine four surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes. Read here: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf069
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Who’s the ideal DPR candidate? New study (n=43) finds: • Short nasal bones = higher success • Larger kyphion angles = lower outcomes • 28% had residual humps at 6 months Anatomy matters—especially in preservation. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf050 @phaedracress @foadnahai
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Can AI safely handle post-op patient questions? This new study puts 4 RAG models to the test on real rhinoplasty inquiries. ✅ 42% fully accurate ⚠️ 31% gave no response 📉 Readability still lacking 📖 Full findings: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf038
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Do you know the real size of the arteries you inject around? New cadaveric study (49 dissections) shows facial artery diameters vary up to 23% — from 0.7 mm to 2.1 mm. 💉 Cannula safety depends on more than gauge. 🔗 Must-read: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf070 @phaedracress @drroykim
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Past SOFCEP president, Dr. Catherine Bergeret Galley, is ready for surgery in her ASJ scrub cap! @phaedracress
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💉This new study analyzes how CaHA-CMC fillers behave in facial arteries—and how dilution changes everything. Key insights into embolic risk and safety. A must-read for aesthetic professionals. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf028 @phaedracress @foadnahai @gabimiottomd @jgusenoff
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How does social media shape perceptions of Breast Implant Illness (BII)? An analysis of 6099 posts reveals BII discourse peaked in 2019, with negative sentiment & fear driving decisions about explantation. 🔗 Read the paper: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf047 @phaedracress @foadnahai
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FACE-Q Aesthetics is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to evaluate outcomes following both surgical and minimally invasive facial aesthetics procedures. Does this scale present a valid measure for these procedures? Find out here: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf003
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You won't want to miss this! Sign up for ASJ GEMS by emailing anastasia@theaestheticsociety.org.
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➡️BII: Where Are We Now—and What’s Coming Next?⬅️ 📅 Friday, July 18 🕛 12 PM EDT | 10 AM GMT-6 📍 Live Virtual Session 📧 To register, email: anastasia@theaestheticsociety.org @phaedracress @gabimiottomd @jgusenoff @PeterJWirthMD @DrMovassaghi @drhahmad @kristihustakmd
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Is closed preservation rhinoplasty viable for mestizo patients? 👃 417 primary cases, 1.7% revision rate 🛠️ 4 tip techniques, no open approach Findings challenge norms—showing definition & support are achievable, even with thick skin. #Rhinoplasty @phaedracress @foadnahai
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How does upper blepharoplasty affect dry eye & aesthetics? A review of 12 RCTs (450 patients) confirms surgery reduces dry eye—but technique matters. Muscle-sparing lowers lagophthalmos risk; continuous sutures may increase irritation. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf022 @phaedracress
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This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety of STC vs LTC in preventing VTE and hematoma in patients undergoing DIEP flap reconstruction.⁠ ⁠ Read now: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf024
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Can combining MFU-V CaHA-CMC offer better skin rejuvenation results? A new review of 11 studies says yes—improved skin quality, collagen, and patient satisfaction. 🔗Paper: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjae239 🔗Commentary: doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf020 @phaedracress @drjahmad
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The increasing demand for skin quality interventions in aesthetic medicine underscores the necessity for objective, evidence-based assessment tools that may be used to evaluate novel interventions or devices. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojae03…
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📖The Gliding Brow Lift (GBL) shows sustained, natural brow elevation—especially at the lateral canthus—at 1 year postop. A minimally invasive solution with proven longevity and low complication rates. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjae224 @phaedracress @foadnahai @nahaidr @drjahmad
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Join Dr. Caroline Glicksman for this ASJ GEMS session on the current landscape of BII. 🗓️ July 18 | 12 PM EDT ➡️ Register: Email anastasia@theaestheticsociety.org #BII #ASJGEMS #MedicalEducation @phaedracress @foadnahai @drjahmad @drroykim @PeterJWirthMD @markalbertmd @jgusenoff
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Is tranexamic acid effective in reducing post-operative ecchymosis and edema after oculofacial surgeries? Read here: bit.ly/43HUyrr instagram.com/drteresachen instagram.com/sandiegoplasti… @drkenkel @NahaiDr @TheAestheticSoc @drroykim
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