Innovations in Microsurgery, Scar Treatment, and Facial Aesthetics | South Korea | Global Partner Series-South Korea (08/31/2023)

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The ASPS Global Partners webinar, hosted by Dr. Hak Chang from Seoul National University and President of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, focused on three key topics: lymphatic surgery, keloid treatment, and facelift techniques using threads. Dr. Kyung Jae Woo discussed lymphatic surgery, highlighting lymphatic venous anastomosis (LVA) as an effective treatment for lymphedema caused by proximal lymphatic obstruction. He explained the importance of assessing the lymphatic flow capacity using ICG lymphography for patient evaluation and surgical planning.<br /><br />Dr. Taehwan Park presented on optimizing keloid outcomes using surgery combined with hyperfractionated electron beam radiotherapy. He showed various techniques, including direct linear closure and keystone flap techniques, to treat keloid scars efficiently. Park emphasized the use of electron beam radiotherapy within 24 hours post-surgery to effectively treat keloids and explored combining steroid injections.<br /><br />Finally, Dr. Youngjin Park introduced an innovative approach to facial rejuvenation through thread lifting. He detailed a procedure using multiple thread types and vectors to enhance facial structures and provided significant long-term results with minimal invasiveness compared to traditional facelift surgeries. The approach focuses on structural reinforcement and repositioning, utilizing threads for effective anti-aging results while minimizing recovery time.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar emphasized innovative surgical techniques, the importance of post-operative treatment, and the benefits of minimally invasive procedures, offering valuable insights into contemporary approaches in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Keywords

ASPS Global Partners

webinar

lymphatics

keloids

thread facelifts

lymphatic venous anastomosis

ICG lymphography

electron beam radiotherapy

plastic surgery

minimally invasive procedures

lymphatic surgery

keloid treatment

facelift techniques

thread lifting

reconstructive surgery