Latest AI and machine learning research in plastic surgery for healthcare professionals.
BACKGROUND: Skin hyperpigmentation has attracted widespread attention. Traditional chemical skin-whitening components pose potential risks, whereas food-derived skin-whitening components are gaining increasing attention owing to their natural food sources and high biocompatibility. SCOPE AND METHODS: This review was conducted by comprehensively searching Google Scholar, Wiley, and Taylor & Francis...
Mandibular reconstruction following segmental resection for oral tumors is a complex procedure necessitating precise restoration of both masticatory function and facial aesthetics. Current Computer-Assisted Surgery (CAS) workflows remain fragmented, relying on subjective manual mirroring for shape completion and labor-intensive, non-standardized CAD operations for fibula osteotomy planning. Furthe...
BACKGROUND: With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various medical specialties, its role in aesthetic surgery is rapidly gaining tr...
BACKGROUND: Many African American patients who undergo rhinoplasty prefer to maintain their ethnic characteristics rather than aim toward Euro-Western...
BACKGROUND: Preservation rhinoplasty has transformed nasal surgery by prioritizing structural conservation while achieving aesthetic refinement and fu...
BACKGROUND: Medial tibial defects in varus knee osteoarthritis (KOA) challenge alignment and tibial support in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ...
Rhinoplasty is a commonly performed aesthetic and functional procedure, and patients frequently seek postoperative information beyond routine follow-u...
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and robotics are rapidly transforming aesthetic practice. Despite their growing inte...
Reconstructive surgery with a flap makes the definition of postoperative radiotherapy volumes challenging. It may also result in errors in automatic s...
BACKGROUND: The accurate classification of operative notes is essential for surgical outcomes research; however, CPT code classification is notoriousl...
This study evaluated the performance of three large language models, including ChatGPT-4o, ChatGPT-5, and Gemini 2.5 Flash, on 532 Persian multiple-ch...
The naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE) region comprises complex anatomy, and as such, NOE fractures present with a challenge during reconstruction. Restoring t...
BACKGROUND: Facial paralysis rehabilitation has progressed substantially over the past two decades, yet the scientific landscape of this field remains...
Mandiblemath is an artificial intelligence-driven software for predictive mandibular reconstruction that infers three-dimensional mandibular morpholog...
BACKGROUND: Accurate preoperative estimation of liposuction volume is essential for achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes and minimizing surgical compl...
OBJECTIVE: Hair loss is a common issue that affects a large proportion of the population, leading to lower self-confidence and quality of life. Microb...
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have increasingly transformative potential in orthopedic surgery, enhancing precisi...
Cranio-maxillofacial bone defects resulting from trauma, tumors, infection, or congenital malformations not only severely impair patients' physiologic...
BACKGROUND: Clinical images are essential in plastic and reconstructive surgery education, particularly for understanding pathology, planning reconstr...
INTRODUCTION: Microsurgery is one of the most technically demanding and rapidly advancing domains in modern surgery. Despite its transformative role a...