Youn Hwan Kim

Superficial liposuction has potential risks for higher complications compared with conventional suction techniques, especially postoperative contour irregularity, which can be minimized with proper selection of candidates for the procedure, avoiding overzealous suctioning of superficial layer, and using a combination of ultrasound energy techniques.

Microsurgical free tissue transfer is regarded as the best available method of tissue reconstruction for intractable defects. The ideal soft tissue flap is thought to be the anterolateral thigh flap. On the basis of 334 procedures involving the latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, we discuss the advantages of the LD flap over the current universal option, and we aimed to establish whether the LD could also gain universal status in all reconstructive fields.Three hundred thirty-four reconstructive procedu

ZnO layers doped with small molecule viologen derivatives, i.e., 1,1′‐bis(4‐hydroxypropyl)‐[4,4′‐bipyridine]‐1,1′‐diium bromide (VOH) or 1,1′‐bis(2,3‐dihydroxypropyl)‐[4,4′‐bipyridine]‐1,1′‐diium bromide (V2OH), are prepared and used as the electron transport layer in inverted polymer solar cells (iPSCs). The presence of VOH (or V2OH) in ZnO layer and the formation of homogeneous VOH (or V2OH) doped ZnO layer are confirmed by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electron mobilities of dop

Fat-preserving lower blepharoplasty techniques are increasingly common, but to date there has been insufficient data comparing the results of fat repositioning and septal reset. The authors compared the aesthetic results of the 2 methods using statistical analysis. A total of 120 patients, who had undergone transconjunctival subperiosteal fat repositioning from February 2008 to April 2009, were included. Group 1 (71 patients) underwent fat reposition with pedicled infraorbital fat redraping. Gro

Reconstruction of the lateral malleolus or calcaneus region is challenging because of poor vascularity, minimal presence of soft tissue, and difficulties with flap positioning during and after the operation. In many cases, local flaps are limited in terms of size, durability, and vascularity. Free tissue transfer can be useful for complicated wounds. We report here on the results of the reconstruction in this region using free thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps. Between October 2010 and Octob

OBJECTIVE: To use both acellular human dermis and skin grafting simultaneously for improved skin grafting without contracture. The study also aims to address the lack of research on the application of an acellular human dermis in diverse clinical cases. METHOD: The study examined patients who had received acellular human dermis (CGDerm, CGBio, Seoul, Korea) and split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) simultaneously for lower limb, full-thickness skin defects between September 2012 and June 2014. Th

A novel small-molecule electrolyte, 1,1′-bis(4-hydroxypropyl)-[4,4′-bipyridine]-1,1′-diium bromide (V-OH), containing a mixture of PTB7:PC 71 BM has been designed and synthesized as a cathode buffer layer for inverted polymer solar cells (iPSCs). The molecular structure of this new compound comprises a viologen skeleton with hydroxyl group terminals. While the viologen unit is responsible for generating a favorable interface dipole, the two terminal hydroxyl groups of V-OH may generate a synergy

Tensor fascia lata (TFL) musculocutaneous flaps often require a donor site graft when harvesting a large flap. However, a major drawback is that it also sacrifices the muscle. To overcome this disadvantage, we designed a TFL perforator-based island flap that was harvested from a site near the defect and involved transposition within 90 degrees without full isolation of the pedicles. We performed procedures on 17 musculocutaneous flaps and 23 perforator-based island flaps, and compared the outcom

Early reconstruction of severe open fractures, performed within 7 days of the injury, has a better outcome than closure after 7 days. However, the uncertain demarcation of damaged tissue often results in delayed reconstruction. In this article, we report our surgical outcomes of delayed reconstruction using latissimus dorsi free flap with internal fixation. Twenty-three patients with Gustilo type IIIB open tibial fractures Between March 2009 and May 2012 were included in this study. There were 1

BACKGROUND: Chimeric flaps are often used in reconstructive fields for multiple defects, different functional defects, and extensive defects. In this article, we present the results of the use of thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAp) chimeric flaps including a latissimus dorsi (LD) or serratus anterior (SA) muscle to prevent pedicle compression for lower extremity reconstruction. METHODS: Nineteen TDAp chimeric flaps were used to prevent pedicle compression. Seven were female and 12 male. Patie

BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of complicated diabetic lower leg and foot defects involving multiple tissue components remains a challenge. The purpose of this report is to introduce thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) chimeric flaps for reconstructing diabetic lower leg and foot soft tissue defects. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between April 2010 and August 2016, 17 patients with multiple diabetic lower leg and foot defects underwent reconstruction with TDAP chimeric flaps. Nine were women and the mean