In recent years, Artificial Intelligence has gained popularity, even in the field of Plastic Surgery. It is increasingly common for patients to use internet gather information about plastic surgery, and AI-based chatbots, such as ChatGPT, could be employed answer patients' questions. The aim this study was evaluate quality medical provided by ChatGPT regarding three most procedures breast surgery: Breast Reconstruction, Reduction, Augmentation Mammaplasty. evaluated through Expanded EQIP...

Glaucoma occurs when there are imbalances between the production and drainage of eye liquid. The vast majority aqueous humor leaves through trabecular meshwork (TM). cause hypertonicity may be due to an alteration in thickness TM. In cases molecular changes that determine primary open‑angle glaucoma (POAG) unclear. However, it has been hypothesized significant increase extracellular matrix (ECM) fibrillary bands TM is associated with possible inflammatory conditions. this study tissue...

Pregnancy-associated melanoma affects both maternal and fetal health. This study aims to demonstrate how a specialized center multidisciplinary approach can provide the best outcomes. From January 2006 September 2023, bicentric observational was conducted at Plastic Surgery Department of Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University Rome, Regenerative San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS, Italy. Out 6800 cases, twenty pregnant women were selected: thirteen underwent only wide local...

Abstract Background The increasing popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs) in various healthcare settings has raised questions about their ability to provide accurate and reliable information. This study aimed evaluate the informational value responses aesthetic plastic surgery by comparing them with opinions experienced surgeons. Methods Thirty patients undergoing three common procedures—dermal fillers, botulinum toxin injections, blepharoplasty—were selected. most frequently asked these...

Background: Dermal fillers are used widely; some have a permanent effect, whereas others temporary. The aim of this study is to describe the ultrasonographic features and temporary injected into patients for cosmetic purposes. Materials methods: Between December 2006 April 2009, 36 subjects, aged 25–45, who had received lips or nasolabial fold filler augmentation, were enrolled high-frequency sonographic examination by blinded investigator. criteria exclusion history autoimmunity, infection,...

Aim of this study is to describe the use high-frequency ultrasound ascertain site, quantity, and type filler injected in soft tissue face, with respect reliability procedure analysis costs. Between December 2006 August 2010, 80 subjects aged 25 65 years, who underwent facial augmentation, were submitted sonography. Of total, 42 patients (22 after temporary 20 permanent filler) healthy satisfied treatment, 38 sought consultation for filler-related problems. The nature was known 86.25%...

Background: Lip augmentation with injectable materials is a popular aesthetic procedure. When complications occur, patients often ignore which material was implanted, thus making subsequent treatments difficult. This study aims to present the diagnosis and management of dermal filler in perioral region. Study design: The Medical charts 26 oral region were reviewed. All submitted High Frequency Ultrasound, complemented by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) White Blood Cell Scintigraphy,...

COVID-19 is a new human-infecting coronavirus for which the World Health Organization declared global pandemic. The first Italian cases occurred in February 2020: since then, there has been an exponential increase cases, hospitalizations and intensive care assistance demand. This sudden scenario led to forced National System reorganization review of welfare priorities. aim this study evaluate effects pandemic on ordinary activities two plastic surgery divisions Rome, hosted non-COVID-19...

Reconstruction of large defects the lateral region face is rather challenging due to unique color, texture, and thickness soft tissues in this area. Microsurgical free flaps represent gold standard, providing superior functional aesthetic restoration. Purpose study was assess reliability skin‐grafted latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, for a pleasant symmetric reconstruction units compared control group patients addressed perforator flaps. From November 2008 June 2012, 5 underwent LD flap involving...

In the past, traditional methods of removing siliconomas have been excision affected tissues or suction injected silicone. Unfortunately are often found in exposed areas, where it is undesirable to leave visible scars, and technically difficult unsuccessful because so hard. Because we used ultrasound‐assisted liposuction for other procedures since 1984, seemed logical find out whether this technique would be useful remove siliconomas. We three such patients, ranging age from 36 84 years. Our...

Introduction. Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, with particularly profound impact on healthcare. It is well known that patients today increasingly turn to the internet searching for information about their medical conditions, utiliz-ing tools like AI-based chatbots. However, from unverified sources can influence patients’ decisions regarding treatment options. This study aims evaluate quality of provided by ChatGPT Assigned Female At...

Summary Background Hand solar lentigines are frequent benign lesions of elderly population, requiring longtime treatments with topical agents or laser to lighten. Aims The aim this study was evaluate and compare the efficacy CO 2 fractional photothermolysis followed by application B‐Resorcinol Glycyrrhetinic acid vs . only for hand treatment. Methods eleven volunteers were divided into two groups: Group A spots received 4 weeks acid, B treatments. All hands photographed, scanned dermatoscope...

Background: Latissimus dorsi flap (LD) is used in breast reconstruction procedures, although prolonged donor site drainage a frequent complication. To decrease this problem, quilting sutures and/or fibrin sealants were proposed, with alternate results. The primary objective of study was to assess the effectiveness Tisseel® association Harmonic Synergy® blade system reduce Materials and methods: Between 2010–2012, 20 consecutive patients undergoing immediate unilateral LD enrolled (Group A)...