This week’s top aesthetic research

Upper lip surgery in Asian patients is particularly challenging because of the physiognomic perspectives and beliefs held by many people.

Researchers present a novel surgical technique that optimizes the best facial aesthetic and pleases the unique perspectives of Asian patients.

Continue reading for other popular research covered this week.

Surgeons should consider aesthetic, physiognomic perspective in upper lip surgery in Asian patients

Researchers recommend considering both the aesthetic and physiognomic perspectives of a central lip lift among the Asian population. Read more

Running sutures may be preferred closure technique in facial scar repair

In Mohs micrographic surgery scars, interrupted and continuous 5-0 nylon sutures had equivalent cosmetic results. Read more

Botulinum toxin improves quality of life and improves pain at rest in cutaneous leiomyoma

Botulinum toxin is associated with improvement in skin-related quality of life in individuals with cutaneous leiomyomas, according to researchers. Read more

Poor correlation between cosmetic surgery exam questions and procedural nationwide data

There was a poor correlation between content on the Plastic Surgery In-Service Training Exam and procedural volume data, and researchers hope these findings will optimize clinical and didactic experiences for training in cosmetic surgery. Read more