Adapted from the work of Jae-Yong Jeong, MD, PhD; Taek-Kyun Kim, MD, PhD; Inhoe Ku, MD; and Bakhtiyor Najmiddinov, MD, PhD. This study assessed the relationship between silicone implant hardness and tissue response, demonstrating that softer implants are associated with reduced inflammatory and fibrotic reactions. These findings highlight implant hardness as a key determinant of biocompatibility and long-term surgical outcomes in rhinoplasty. Background While osteotomy is co

Aesthetic breast surgery continues to evolve, offering patients solutions ranging from augmentation and reduction to mastopexy and oncoplastic reconstruction. One common concern is breast ptosis, defined as the descent of the breast gland over the thoracic wall. Ptosis arises from intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as aging, gravity, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, smoking, higher BMI, and larger breast size. These factors weaken structural supports like Cooper’s ligaments

Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures worldwide, with an estimated 1.5 million surgeries annually. In the United Kingdom alone, approximately 7,000 cosmetic breast augmentations were reported in 2022, highlighting its continued relevance in aesthetic practice. Despite advances in implant technology—such as gel cohesiveness, anatomical shaping, and surface texturing—consensus on optimal implant selection remains elusive. A recent na