Research topic
Patient-reported outcomes, complication profiles, and evidence synthesis that inform safer, more predictable surgical care.
39 Publications
September 2015
Foot Fracture May Predict Poor Patient-Reported Functional Outcomes in Lower Extremity Reconstruction of the Traumatically Injured Lower Extremity: A Case-Control StudyA paucity of evidence currently exists regarding factors affecting the success of lower extremity reconstruction at restoring a functional limb.
April 2019
Emerging Non-Surgical and Surgical Techniques to Treat Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options and Published OutcomesErectile dysfunction (ED) affects 50-60% of men aged 40-70, with physical trauma being a major cause, categorized as vasculogenic, neurogenic, or idiopathic.
May 2019
Microtexture and the Cell/Biomaterial Interface: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Capsular Contracture and Prosthetic Breast ImplantsThe use of textured breast implants over smooth implants has been widely shown to have a lower incidence of capsular contracture.
June 2019
The Public’s Perception of Interventions for Migraine Headache Disorders: A Crowdsourcing Population-Based StudyMigraine headaches affect 15.6% of the U.S. population (approximately 50 million Americans).
June 2019
The First Reported Case of Gluteal Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a very rare but life-threatening complication that has largely been demonstrated to be associated with breast implants (BIA-ALCL).
August 2019
Assessment of Mental Illness in Patients Seeking Rhinoplasty: A Crowdsourcing-based StudyThe physical appearance of the face plays a critical role in social interactions, with a direct correlation between a patient’s self-image and the perceptions of others.
October 2019
Aesthetic Otoplasty: Principles, Techniques and an Integrated Approach to Patient-Centric OutcomesOtoplasty, a century-old procedure with over 200 variations, has evolved through continued modifications.
October 2019
Greater Occipital Nerve Block for the Treatment of Chronic Migraine Headaches: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the efficacy of greater occipital nerve block in treating chronic migraine headaches.
January 2020
Subfascial Breast Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Capsular ContractureSubfascial breast augmentation is a technique originally developed to reduce the risks of capsular contracture while decreasing the postoperative pain associated with subpectoral augmentation.
February 2020
Contemporary Management of Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis for SurgeonsThe decision of surgical approach for hair restoration often involves evaluation of the type of alopecia; however, the impact of surgical hair restoration from existing techniques in specific population subsets has not been comprehensively investigated.
March 2020
Defining “Ideal Abs” Through a Crowdsourcing-Based AssessmentThis study surveyed 718 participants to assess perceptions of ideal abdominal contours and interest in nonsurgical methods.
April 2020
Assessment of Wellbeing and Anxiety-related Disorders in Those Seeking Rhinoplasty: A Crowdsourcing-based StudyThis study assessed the incidence of psychological disorders in patients seeking aesthetic rhinoplasty.
August 2020
Crowdsourcing The Public’s Perception of Microsurgical and Nonsurgical Interventions for Erectile DysfunctionThis study evaluates the public’s perception of nonsurgical versus surgical treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED), including novel microsurgical options.
November 2020
The Public’s Perception of the Severity and Global Impact at the Start of the Novel SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Crowdsourcing Based Cross-Sectional AnalysisThis study assessed the U.S. population’s perception and knowledge of COVID-19 and their response behaviors.
December 2020
Crowdsourcing the Aesthetics of Thumb Repair in Pediatric Thumb HypoplasiaPediatric thumb hypoplasia is a group of congenital hand disorders encompassing gross underdevelopment or complete lack of a thumb.
January 2021
Validating Grading of Aesthetic Outcomes of Web-Space Reconstruction for Finger Syndactyly: Crowd-Sourcing Public Perceptions Using Amazon Mechanical TurkThis study validates the assessment of aesthetic outcomes in web-space reconstruction for finger syndactyly using the Yuan Grading Scale and crowdsourced public perceptions.
May 2021
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Immediate Versus Delayed Autologous Breast Reconstruction in the Setting of Post-Mastectomy Adjuvant Radiation TherapyImmediate post-mastectomy autologous breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients requiring post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) minimizes the number of operations patients must undergo and alleviates the psychological impact of living without a breast.
December 2021
Crowdsourcing The Public's Perception and Systematic Review of Nipple Inversion and Its RepairNipple inversion is a common condition seen in 10% of females. Patients often present with physical insecurities and difficulty breastfeeding and would be best counseled initially by a primary care provider. We examined…
December 2021
Evaluating Facelift Complications and the Effectiveness of the SMASectomy Technique: A Single Center’s 15-Year ExperienceFacelift continues to be one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed in the United States.
July 2022
The Safety of Same-day Discharge after Immediate Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic ReviewImplant-based breast reconstruction can be accomplished in a variety of ways and can result in vastly different postoperative experiences for patients.
September 2022
Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction: Principles, Current Techniques, and Future DirectionsOncoplastic breast reconstruction has improved esthetic results after breast‐conserving surgery with low complication rates and stable oncologic outcomes.
March 2023
The New Era of Marketing in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Algorithm of Social Media and Digital MarketingSocial media has been demonstrated to serve as a critical tool for plastic surgeons, facilitating patient engagement, peer-to-peer education and learning, and outreach to the broader public community.
September 2023
Direct-to-Implant vs. Autologous Tissue Transfer: A Meta-Analysis of Patient Reported Outcomes After Immediate Breast Reconstruction.The effect of immediate implant and autologous breast reconstruction on complication rates has been studied extensively; however, the patient-reported outcomes for these procedures during immediate, one-stage reconstruction has yet to be comprehensively investigated.
February 2024
The Innovative and Evolving Landscape of Topical Exosome and Peptide Therapies: A Systematic Review of the Available LiteratureTopical antiaging therapies provide noninvasive delivery of active therapeutics. Exosomes, or extracellular nanovesicles, and peptides, small strings of amino acids, have shown promise as topical therapies in early…
August 2024
The Effect of Bowel Anastomosis on Outcomes in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort StudyIn patients who require complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR), the need for a bowel anastomosis could impact procedure choice and outcome.
August 2024
Multimodal Pain Control in Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Review and Algorithm of Optimal Pain ManagementThe procedure with the highest rate of opioid prescription in plastic surgery is abdominoplasty.
September 2024
Defining the Ideal Reduction Mammoplasty: A Crowdsourcing StudyReduction mammaplasty relieves macromastia symptoms while improving breast aesthetics, although the ideal breast aesthetically has been shown to differ culturally in previous crowdsourcing studies.
October 2024
Reviewing Outcomes and Complications with the Use of Mesh in Breast Reduction SurgeryReduction mammoplasty is a common reconstructive and esthetic procedure with variable long-term outcomes regarding breast shape, projection, and nipple–areolar complex.
January 2025
Outcomes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Biosynthetic Mesh: A Meta-AnalysisBiosynthetic mesh has become more popular for immediate breast cancer implant-based reconstruction as an alternative to acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for soft tissue support.
January 2025
Surgical Dressing Cosmesis in the Immediate Postoperative Setting: A Crowdsourcing-based StudyPostoperative dressings expedite wound healing and decrease the rate of infection.
January 2025
"Ozempic Face" in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature on GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Mediated Weight Loss and Analysis of Public PerceptionsGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have gained popularity after clinical trials demonstrated their weight-loss potential.
February 2025
Efficacy of Mesh Use in Breast Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Complications and Aesthetic OutcomesThe insertion of a mesh "internal bra" has been used in cosmetic breast procedures for soft-tissue reinforcement as a means to mitigate postoperative ptosis.
June 2025
Ethical Considerations for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Plastic SurgeryThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into surgical care is rapidly transforming healthcare by enhancing efficiency, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes.
July 2025
Efficacy of Vacuum-assisted Wound Closure in Improving Healing in Breast Surgery Patients: AReviewNegative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been shown to facilitate complex wound closure, decrease healing complications, and improve scar quality.
August 2025
Patient-reported Outcomes and the Use of Bone Grafting in Distal Radius Osteotomy for Malunion Correction: A Systematic ReviewAbstractDistal radius fractures (DRF) account for up to 18% of adult fractures, with malunion occurring in up to 25% of conservatively managed cases and 10% of surgically managed cases.
October 2025
Early Outcomes Using TIGR Mesh in Direct-to-Implant Breast ReconstructionDirect-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction often uses soft tissue support to improve outcomes and reduce implant migration.
January 2026
Understanding Capsular Contracture: Mechanisms, Management, and Patient Outcomes in Implant-based Breast Augmentation and ReconstructionCapsular contracture (CC) is a frequent complication of implant-based breast augmentation and reconstruction, causing deformity, pain, and reoperation, particularly after mastectomy.
March 2026
Submandibular Gland Reduction in the Modern Necklift Surgery: A Systematic Literature ReviewSubmandibular gland prominence can undermine aesthetic outcomes in neck and lower face rejuvenation, even after deep-plane facelifts and platysmaplasty.
June 2026
Use of Plant-Based Absorbable Hemostatic Powder and Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Breast Reduction Patients Reduces Hematoma RatesReduction mammaplasty is an effective treatment for symptomatic macromastia but is associated with postoperative complications, such as hematoma, seroma, and infection.