Soo-Whan Kim

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Sessions

09-10
16:30
15min
Novel anguloplasty technique in static facial reanimation to improve lip excursion
Ali Jafar, Soo-Whan Kim

Facial nerve paralysis has significant effects on a patient’s daily social interaction, nevertheless, the functional deficits that the patient experiences with oral incompetence, speech and deglutition can be debilitating. We describe a novel technique “Valentine anguloplasty” which involves the excision of skin in the shape of a valentine at the corner of the upper lip on the paralytic side. The technique has been illustrated in the results section. We found that valentine anguloplasty has many advantages, including its ability to lift the corner lip improving static symmetry as well as oral competence. It also provides access to tunnel fascia lata sling from mid-face to anchor to the upper lip, lower lip and oral commissure to help provide further lift to the droopy corner of the lip on the paralytic side.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2
09-10
16:45
30min
Getting Everyone on the Same Page: Standardization of Facial Reanimation Surgical Outcomes
Ender İnci, Soo-Whan Kim, Matthew Q. Miller
Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2
09-10
17:15
15min
mobius syndrome facial paralysis management
Saleh Mohebbi, Soo-Whan Kim

We as a master of head and neck surgery started to do facial nerve paralysis rehabilitation since 10 years ago, but when we face mobius syndrom, we had several challenges which we need to solve it. no we would be great if we have opportunity to meet our colloeqague in Istanbul from all around the world and share our challenges, finding and solutions.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2
09-10
17:30
15min
The Key Factors in Asian Septorhinoplasty
Soo-Whan Kim

This study analyzes the anatomical and aesthetic considerations essential for successful septorhinoplasty in Asian patients. Emphasis is placed on structural reinforcement, dorsal augmentation, and tip projection tailored to ethnic nasal characteristics. The aim is to define key surgical principles that achieve natural, balanced, and culturally appropriate outcomes.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 3
09-10
17:45
12min
Importance of SEG (Septal Extension Graft) in Asian Rhinoplasty
Soo-Whan Kim

This study emphasizes the critical role of the septal extension graft in achieving stable tip projection and definition in Asian rhinoplasty. Due to the weaker cartilage framework and thicker skin envelope in Asian noses, SEG provides essential structural support and long-term shape control. The research aims to assess its effectiveness in maintaining aesthetic balance and functional stability postoperatively.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 3
09-11
16:30
60min
ETHNIC RHINOPLASTY
Habiba Sultan Almaskari, James Kok, Jorge Ulises Useche Pretelt, Soo-Whan Kim, Froilan Paez

ethnic rhinoplasty creates challenges to rhinoplasty surgeons ,in these presentations solutions t o these problems will be discusseed

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 3