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Clinical Trials in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Oghenefejiro Okifo1,2, Taylor Brown, Charles Boyd3
1Department of Otolaryngology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|August 11, 2023
Summary
Facial plastic surgeons can enhance patient care by participating in clinical trials. This review highlights key trials and offers guidance for practice integration, focusing on areas like dermal fillers.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery providers increasingly seek to integrate clinical trials into practice.
- Clinical trials have significantly advanced current surgical techniques and treatment protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize landmark clinical trials in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- To provide a framework for practitioners interested in participating in clinical research.
Main Methods:
- Review of significant clinical trials in facial plastic surgery.
- Identification of trials investigating safety, efficacy, and patient-reported outcomes.
Main Results:
- Key trials have established the safety and efficacy of various treatments, including hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm.
- Research has also focused on optimizing injection techniques to improve patient comfort and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Understanding landmark trials is crucial for advancing facial plastic surgery.
- A structured approach can facilitate provider involvement in clinical trials, benefiting both practice and patient care.
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