Employing Algorithms in Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Abstract

The aim is to evaluate the scientific literature on the creation and application of algorithms in clinical settings, with a focus on their efficacy. Material and methods. The literature search was performed using the databases Scopus, Medline (PubMed), eLibrary (in total: 32 scientific papers). Results. The acquisition of data pertaining to the principles of algorithm development was accomplished, and the notion that algorithms will increasingly be adopted across a range of plastic surgery specialties was validated. Conclusions. Based on scientific research data, it can be inferred that the development and implementation of algorithms play a significant role in an aesthetic surgeon’s work in surgical practice. All authors unanimously support the effectiveness of integrating algorithms into clinical practice, some of which were developed by them for the first time. When planning and executing surgical procedures, it is emphasized to base on individual patient data, as well as the relevance of such developments in improving the achievement of better surgical correction outcomes. In some instances, the implementation of algorithms in clinical practice has led to a significant improvement in patients' quality of life after the interventions. Each correction method has its unique effectiveness. The positive results of the work on the development and implementation of algorithms in clinical practice suggest that the development of this type for aesthetic interventions on the lower third of the face would allow for: 1) improved aesthetic outcomes, 2) enhanced intervention quality, 3) a reduction in the number of interventions necessary to achieve a positive and long-lasting effect, 4) a decrease in the likelihood of short-term and long-term postoperative complications, and 5) lower treatment costs and shorter treatment duration.