OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Facial Plastic Surgery is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery: An Otolaryngology Resident Perspective as a First-Time Attendee and the Importance of in Person Attending of Such Meetings	79
Social Perception of Self-Enhanced Photographs	33
Utilization of Virtual Consultations in Facial Plastic Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic	25
Overview of Nasal Airway and Nasal Breathing Evaluation	20
Evidence-Based Medicine: Rhinoplasty Surgical Outcomes	16
Angulated Cephalic Strip Flap in Lateral Crura Reduction: A Scroll Area Preservation Technique in Rhinoplasty	13
Split Dorsal Nasal Flap: A Modification to Expand Its Utilization	13
Management of the Middle Vault	13
Evidence-Based Medicine for Lower Facial Rejuvenation	12
Nasal Airway Evaluation	11
Virtual Surgical Planning for Patients with Skeletal-Dental and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome	11
Evaluation and Treatment Planning to Maximize Perioral, Submental, and Neck Aesthetics	10
Fixation of the Cartilaginous Vault with Barbed Suture in Closed-Approach High-Septal-Resection Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty	10
Role of Membranous Septum in the Alar–Columellar Relationship: Strategies in Closed-Approach Rhinoplasty	10
Patient Satisfaction in Functional Rhinoseptoplasty: The Role of Nonsurgical Factors	9
Perceived Age Reduction After Rhytidoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Three Surgical Techniques Using Human and AI Assessment	9
Optimizing Wound Care after Surgery of the Head and Neck: A Review of Dressing Materials	9
Trial, Error, and Expertise: My Evolution Through Structural and Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques	8
Doxycycline Sclerodesis—“Rhinodesis”—for Enhanced Soft Tissue Adhesion in Rhinoplasty: A Preliminary Study	8
Selective Neurectomy for Postfacial Paralysis Synkinesis: A Systematic Review	8
Hair Restoration Techniques	8
Contemporary Management of Microtia	8
Management of Lateral Wall Insufficiency	7
Impact of the Location of Nasal Septal Deviation on the Nasal Airflow and Air Conditioning Characteristics	7
Aesthetic Outcomes of Rhinoplasty Performed in the Early Posttrauma Period after Nasal Bone Fracture	7

Deep Neck Contouring: Indications and Techniques	7
Pterygium Colli: A Narrative Review with a Comparative Study of Lateral Approach Techniques	7
Extended Composite Approach to Deep Plane Face Lifting with Deep Contouring of the Neck and the Nuances of Secondary and Tertiary Facelifting: Principles for Restoration of Natural Anatomy and Aesthet	7
Precision Rhinoplasty Cylindric Burrs—Sidewall Aesthetics	7
Holding the Lid: Suspension Techniques to Prevent Lower Eyelid Ectropion—A Systematic Review	7
Clinical Benefits of the Utrecht Questionnaire for Aesthetic Outcome Assessment in Rhinoplasty: An Update	7
Aesthetic Management of the Lips, Chin and Submentum	6
Energy-based Options for Male Facial Rejuvenation	6
Essential Surgical Anatomy for Facelift	6
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Facial Rejuvenation: Comprehensive 2025 Experts' Update	6
Three-Point Vertical Mattress Suture: A Simple Technique for Mild Blepharoptosis Correction in Partial-Incision Double-Eyelid Surgery	6
Bridging the Gap in Facial Aesthetic Surgery Training: A National Survey Study of Canadian Resident and Program Director Perspectives on Resident-Run Clinics in Otolaryngology Residency Programs	6
Corrigendum: Implications of Ozempic and Other Semaglutide Medications for Facial Plastic Surgeons	6
Medical Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia	6
The Quadrangular Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Surgically Focused CT Dimensional Analysis of Black African and Caucasian Populations	5
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Comparative Outcomes of Septal Extension versus Columellar Strut Grafts for Nasal Tip Stabilization and Positioning in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	5
Erratum to: Effect of Upper Lid Blepharoplasty Surgery on Corneal Topography and Corneal High-Order Aberrations	5
Erratum: Treatment of the Middle Third and Septal Deformity: A Trizonal Approach	5
Evaluation of the Effect of Subciliary Approaches on Lower Eyelid Position in Infraorbital Rim Fractures	5
A-T Flap for Reconstruction of Nasal Dorsum Skin Defects	5
Tesla Facelifting Using Energy Devices during Rhytidectomy	5
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Double Triangular Cartilage Excision in Otoplasty Revisited	5
An Overview of Rhinoplasty Practices: European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Collaborative Cross-Sectional Study	5
Medial Ligament Release: Is It a Proportional Standard?	5
Nonsurgical Chin and Prejowl Modification	5
Nurturing Future Leaders in Esthetics: Now Is the Time	5
Characterizing the Impact of Facial Rehabilitation on Acute Facial Paralysis	5
The Rhytidectomy Scar: Analysis of Patient and Surgeon Perspectives	5
Litigation in Septorhinoplasty Surgery: A Pan-Specialty Review of National Health Service (the United Kingdom) Data	5
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Decade of Mandatory Psychiatric Evaluation in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Aspirants	5
A Prospective Open-Label Study for Treatment of Infraorbital Hollows Using a Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler	5
Cervical Chondrocutaneous Branchial Remnants: A Rare Congenital Anomaly of the Neck. A Case Series, Literature Review, and Associated Anomalies	5
The Barn Doors Greenstick Fracture—A New 3D Geometry for Common Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty: The First 50 Patients with 1-Year Follow-up	5
Credit for Truly Novel Ideas? A Critical Approach to the Intellectual Authorship in Surgery	4
Tissue Engineering: Current Technology for Facial Reconstruction	4
Artificial Intelligence in Facial Plastic Surgery: A Review of Current Applications, Future Applications, and Ethical Considerations	4
Current Treatments and Future Directions for Facial Paralysis	4
The Fusion Sling Hook Suspension as a Powerful Tool in Tip Support: Surgical Considerations	4
Imaging Nasal Obstruction: An Objective Evaluation for a Subjective Complaint	4
Time to Mohs Reconstruction: A Systematic Review Comparing Complication Rates between Immediate and Delayed Repair	4
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Novel Applications of Concentrated Growth Factors in Facial Rejuvenation and Plastic Surgery	4
Evidence-Based Medicine for Midface/Orbit/Upper Facial Fracture Repair	4
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Butterfly Graft Technique for Addressing the Internal Nasal Valve	4
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Aesthetic Surgical Pathway in Permanent Facial Filler Removal	4

The Overfilled Face	3
Effect of Facial Fillers on Post-rhinoplasty edema: A Hypothesis Based on Literature Review	3
State of the Evidence for Facial Skin Cancer Reconstruction	3
Asymmetrical Lateral Crus Steal in Geometric Tip Reshaping	3
What We Know About Facial Volume Restoration with Autogenous Fat	3
Functional Outcomes After Feminizing Rhinoplasty	3
Histology and Long-term Clinical Outcome of Crushed Cartilage with Double-layer Gelatin Sponge Membrane for Dorsum Refinement in Primary Rhinoplasty	3
5-Fluorouracil in Facial Plastic Surgery: Indications, Efficacy, and Safety – A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis	3
Do Google Trends Correlate with the Number of Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in the United States?	3
Outcomes of Free Flap Transfer in Facial Reanimation: A Review	3
Step-up Maneuver for Radix Control in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty	3
The Cutting Edge in Facial Plastic Surgery	3
Multidimensionality of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Rhinoplasty Satisfaction	3
Deep Neck Contouring through the Ages	3
An Innovative Surgical Technique: Dorsal SMAS Periosteal Flap for Nasal Radix Augmentation	3
Rhinoplasty in Patients with Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity: Correcting the Alar Base	3
The Lateral Wall of the Inferior Meatus as a New Graft Source for Rhinoplasty: Radiological Study and Surgical Technique	3
Nasal Sill Flap for Lip Lifting	3
Septal Reconstruction: Simple to Complex	3
Effect of Locally Administered Estradiol on Wound Healing in a Nasal Septal Perforation Animal Model	3
Facial Fillers and Surgical Rhinoplasty: Cross-Sectional Study	3
Nasal Patency Measurement: State of the Art of Acoustic Rhinometry	3
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A Novel Nonsurgical Technique for Correcting Congenital Auricular Anomalies	3
Complications Associated with Alloplastic Materials in Rhinoplasty and Their Operative Management	3
Efficacy and Safety of Polycaprolactone in Treating Nasolabial Folds: A Prospective, Multicenter, and Randomized Controlled Trial	3
Nasal Obstruction: Overview of Pathophysiology and Presentation of a Clinically Relevant Preoperative Plan for Rhino(Septo)plasty	3
Considerations for Optimal Grafting in Rhinoplasty	3
Skincare Regimens for Men: Medical-Grade Solutions	3
A Simplified Algorithm for Corner Lip Lifting	3
Conservative versus Surgical Approaches in the Treatment of Intracapsular Condylar Fractures: A Retrospective Study	3
Enhanced Understanding of Facial Nerve Anatomy and Arborization in the Indian Population: Implications for Surgical Procedures	3
Skin Metastasis: Rare First Manifestation of Lung Cancer	3
Cartilage Chips in Rhinoplasty	3
Can a Rule-Based Expert System Diagnose Nasal Obstruction from Nasoendoscopy Videos?	3
Immediate Hypersensitivity Caused by the Mesotherapy	3
Measurement of Nasal Obstruction: Rhinomanometry as Basic Method in Functional Rhinology	2
Bony Dorsal Preservation	2
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Its Potential Applications for the ENT Clinician	2
Instrumentation and Devices Specific to Follicular Unit Excision	2
Effectiveness of ChatGPT in Identifying and Accurately Guiding Patients in Rhinoplasty Complications	2
Pressure Masks for Facial Scar Treatment after Oncological Reconstruction: Long-Term Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life	2
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Full Anterior Scoring Otoplasty	2
The Detailed Anatomy of the Deep Plane of the Face and Neck with Current Nomenclature	2
Lateral Crural Repositioning: Implications on Nasal Function	2
Displaced Orbital Fractures with Concurrent Orbital Compartment Syndrome: A Case-Based Systematic Review	2
Myomodulation Using Botulinum Toxin in Septorhinoplasty for Crooked Noses: Introducing the Concept and Application of Nasal Muscle Imbalance Theory	2
Evidence-Based Medicine Applied to Facial Plastic Surgery	2
The Quality of Online Information on Cosmetic Injectable Fillers: Current Status	2
Autologous Fat Grafting of the Face in Men	2
Neck Lift to Treat Platysma Bands and Defining Cervical Angle: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis	2
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Nasal Breathing Assessment Using Computational Fluid Dynamics: An Update from the Rhinologic Perspective	2
Retraction Note: Way Forward in Improving Rhinoplasty Outcomes	2
Dorsal Aesthetic Line (DAL) Split Maneuver in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty	2
Rhinoplasty with Concurrent Repair of Septal Perforation	2
Modified Dorsal Split Preservation Hybrid Rhinoplasty for Cartilaginous Pushdown and Full Letdown Applications: A PROM-Based Review of 100 Consecutive Cases	2
Structural Rhinoplasty through the Endonasal Approach	2
Evidence-Based Medicine for Ballistic Maxillofacial Trauma	2
The Role of Botulinum Toxin A Neuromodulator in the Management of Synkinesis in Facial Palsy	2
Nuances of Septal Deviation Repair	2
Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Basics	2
The Association of Same-Day CT Scan with Postoperative Outcomes in Isolated Orbital Fracture Repair	2
The Application of a New Porous High-Density Polyethylene Exogenous Scaffold in Nose Tip Shaping for East Asians	2
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A Retrospective Analysis of Pinnaplasty Outcomes: The Welsh Experience	2
Reshaping the Face and Neck via the Deep Plane Approaches is Appropriate for the More Youthful as Well as the More Aged Face	2
The Association of Treacher Collins Syndrome in the Media with Public Interest	2
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Do Orbital Implants Differ in Complication Rates: A Retrospective Study of 88 Patients, and an Argument for Cost-Effective Practices in the Face of Rising Health Care Costs	2
“Should Pediatric Septal Surgery and Septorhinoplasty Be Performed for Nasal Obstruction?”—A Systematic Review of the Literature	2
The Efficacy of Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) Wet Dressing in Reducing Eyelid Swelling and Bruising after Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Controlled, and Observer-Blinded Assessment Study	2
“Comprehensive Rhinoplasty: Structural and Preservation Concepts” by Sam P. Most	2
The Efficacy of Topical Lactoferrin on Wound Healing in an Experimental Animal Model of Nasal Septum Perforation	2
Deep Neck Lifting	2