Plastic Surgery: New Perspectives and Innovative Techniques
A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Medicine and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 972
Special Issue Editors
Interests: breast cancer reconstruction; lymphedema surgery; microsurgery; supermicrosurgery; head and neck reconstruction; body contouring surgery
Interests: breast cancer reconstruction; lymphedema surgery; microsurgery; gender-affirming procedures
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Dear Colleagues,
Background: Plastic surgery, a specialized branch of medicine, focuses on the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It encompasses both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. The field has evolved significantly, driven by advancements in medical technology and an increasing demand for aesthetic improvements.
History: The roots of plastic surgery can be traced back to ancient civilizations. It spans from the initial reports of surgical techniques for repairing nasal injuries, from as early as 600 BC, to the advent of robotic supermicrosurgery. Certainly, plastic surgery has made remarkable advancements.
Aim and scope: The aim of modern plastic surgery is to improve the quality of life for patients through both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. This involves restoring function and form to damaged body parts, correcting congenital anomalies, and enhancing physical appearance to boost self-esteem and psychological well-being.
Cutting-edge research: The implementation and advancement of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy, 3D printing and custom implants, minimally invasive techniques, laser and energy-based therapies, tissue engineering and supermicrosurgery are now particularly relevant for reconstructive surgery, where restoring function and form is crucial.
Types of papers we are soliciting: This Special Issue, "Plastic Surgery: New Perspectives and Innovative Techniques," invites full research articles and comprehensive reviews on plastic surgery that evaluate and report pioneering, ground-breaking surgical techniques and state-of-the-art viewpoints on common plastic surgery challenges, supported by the highest level of evidence possible.
Dr. Joseph M. Escandón
Dr. Oscar Javier Manrique
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plastic surgery procedures
- free tissue flaps
- gender-affirmation surgery
- reconstructive procedures
- lymphedema
- breast cancer
- oncologic reconstruction
- body contouring
- regenerative medicine
- stem cell therapy
- aesthetic surgery
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