Publications

Selected Publications

Dr. med. Tatjana Pavicic

· Pavicic T, Webb KL, Frank K, Gotkin RH, Tamura B, Cotofana S (2018)

Arterial Wall Penetration Forces in Needle vs. Cannula. Accepted Plast Reconstr Surg.

· Frank K, Koban K, Targosinski S, Erlbacher K, Schenck TL, Casabona G, Braz AV, Pavicic T, Cotofana S. (2018)

The Anatomy behind Adverse Events in Hand Volumizing Procedures: Retrospective Evaluations of 11 Years of Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 May;141(5):650e-662e.

· Pavicic T, Frank K, Erlbacher K, Neuner R, Targosinski S, Schenck T, Gotkin RH, Cotofana S. (2017)

Precision in Dermal Filling: A Comparison Between Needle and Cannula When Using Soft Tissue Fillers. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(9):866-872.

· Fabi S, Pavicic T, Braz A, Green JB, Seo K, van Loghem JA. (2017)

Combined aesthetic interventions for prevention of facial ageing, and restoration and beautification of face and body. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017;10:423-429

· Gout U, Anand CV, Braz A, Chao YYY, Fabi SG, Kerscher M, Landau M, Pavicic T, Peng PHL, Rzany B, Sattler G, Tiryaki T, Waldorf HA, Besins T. (2017)

Communication Concepts for Prevention and Early Intervention in Aesthetic Medicine: Consensus and Literature Review. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(9):859-864.

· Landau M, Anand CV, Besins T, Chao YYY, Fabi SG, Gout U, Kerscher M, Pavicic T, Peng PHL, Rzany B, Sattler G, Tiryaki T, Waldorf HA, Braz A. (2017)

First Consensus on Primary Prevention and Early Intervention in Aesthetic Medicine. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(9):846-854.

· Chao YYY, Chhabra C, Corduff N, Fabi SG, Kerscher M, Lam SCK, Pavicic T, Rzany B, Peng PHL, Suwanchinda A, Tseng FW, Seo KK. PAN-ASIAN CONSENSUS-Key Recommendations for Adapting the World Congress of Dermatology Consensus on Combination Treatment with Injectable Fillers, Toxins, and Ultrasound Devices in Asian Patients. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(8):16-27.

· Cotofana S, Mian A, Sykes JM, Redka-Swoboda W, Ladinger A, Pavicic T, Schenck TL, Benslimane F, Ingallina F, Schlattau A. (2017)

An Update on the Anatomy of the Forehead Compartments.

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Apr;139(4):864e-872e

· Fabi SG, Burgess C, Carruthers A, Carruthers J, Day D, Goldie K, Kerscher M, Nikolis A, Pavicic T, Rho NK, Rzany B, Sattler S, Seo K, Werschler WP, Sattler G. (2016)

Consensus Recommendations for Combined Aesthetic Interventions Using Botulinum Toxin, Fillers, and Microfocused Ultrasound in the Neck, Décolletage, Hands, and Other Areas of the Body. Dermatol Surg. 2016 Oct;42(10):1199-1208.

· Cotofana S, Fratila AA, Schenck TL, Redka-Swoboda W, Zilinsky I, Pavicic T. (2016)

The Anatomy of the Aging Face: A Review. Facial Plast Surg. Jun;32(3):253-60.

· Black JM, Pavicic T, Jones DH. (2016)

Tempering Patient Expectations and Working With Budgetary Constraints When It Comes to a Single Versus a Multimodal

Approach.

Dermatol Surg. May;42 Suppl 2:S161-4.

· Carruthers J, Burgess C, Day D, Fabi SG, Goldie K, Kerscher M, Nikolis A, Pavicic T, Rho NK, Rzany B, Sattler G, Sattler S, Seo K, Werschler WP, Carruthers A. (2016)

Consensus Recommendations for Combined Aesthetic Interventions in the Face Using Botulinum Toxin, Fillers, and Energy-Based Devices. Dermatol Surg. May;42(5):586-97.

· Pavicic T, Prager W, Klöppel M, Ravichandran S, Galatoire O. (2015)

Incobotulinumtoxina use in aesthetic indications in daily practice: a european multicenter, noninterventional, retrospective study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 5;8:135-42

· Funt D, Pavicic T. (2015)

Dermal fillers in aesthetics: an overview of adverse events and treatment approaches. Plast Surg Nurs. 35(1):13-32

· Pavicic T. (2015)

Complete biodegradable nature of calcium hydroxylapatite after injection for malar enhancement: an MRI study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 9;8:19-25

· Maier T, Flaig MJ, Ruzicka T, Berking C, Pavicic T. (2015)

High-definition optical coherence tomography and reflectance confocal microscopy in the in vivo visualization of a reaction to permanent make-up. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 29(3):602-6

· Proebstle TM, Chung G, Weissberg R, Pavicic T. (2014)

Quantitative evaluation of the onset and longevity of the action of incobotulinumtoxinA by skin displacement analysis in the treatment of glabellar frown lines. J Drugs Dermatol 13(9): 1067-72.

· Rzany B, Fratila AA, Fischer TC, Hilton S, Pavicic T, Rothhaar A, Sattler G, Sommer B, Pickett A. (2013)

Recommendations for the best possible use of botulinum neurotoxin type a (Speywood units) for aesthetic applications. J Drugs Dermatol. 12: 80-4.

· Funt D, Pavicic T (2013)

Dermal fillers in esthetics: an overview of adverse events and treatment approaches. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 12;6:295-316

· Pavicic T. (2013)

Calcium hydroxylapatite filler: an overview of safety and tolerability. J Drugs Dermatol. 12(9):996-1002.

· Pavicic T, Few JW, Huber-Vorländer J (2012)

A Novel, Multistep, Combination Facial Rejuvenation Procedure for Treatment of the Whole Face with Bocouture®, Radiesse® and Belotero®. Submitted to JDD

· Gauglitz GG, Pavicic T. (2012)

Emerging strategies for the prevention and therapy of excessive scars. MMW Fortschr Med. 10;154 :55-8

· Pavicic T, Gauglitz GG (2012)

Modern soft tissue augmentation–away from treating the single fold to volume replacement in the whole face. MMW Fortschr Med. 10;154:51-2, 54

· Pavicic T, Gauglitz GG, Ruzicka T. (2012)

Medicine for youth and beauty: smoothing folds and scars. MMW Fortschr Med. 10;154:50

· Gauglitz GG, Bureik D, Dombrowski Y, Pavicic T, Ruzicka T, Schauber J. (2012)

Botulinum toxin A for the treatment of keloids. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2012;25(6):313-8

· Prager W, Huber-Vorländer J, Taufig AZ, Imhof M, Kühne U, Weissberg R, Kuhr LP, Rippmann V, Philipp-Dormston WG, Proebstle TM, Roth C, Kerscher M, Ulmann C, Pavicic T (2012)

Botulinum toxin type A treatment to the upper face: retrospective analysis of daily practice. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 5: 53-58

· Pavicic T, Gauglitz GG, Lersch P, Schwach-Abdellaoui K, Malle B, Korting HC, Farwick M (2011)

Efficacy of cream-based novel formulations of hyaluronic acid of different molecular size in anti-wrinkle treatment. JDD 10: 990-1000

· Farwick M, Gauglitz G, Pavicic T, Köhler T, Wegemann M, Schwach-Abdellaoui K, Malle B, Tarabin V, Schmitz G, Korting HC (2011)

50 kDa hyaluronic acid upregulates some epidermal genes without changing TNFalpha expression in reconstituted epidermis. Skin Phisiol Pharmacol 24:210-217

· Pavicic T (2011)

Efficacy and Tolerability of a New Monophasic Double Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Correction of Deep Lines and Wrinkles. JDD 10: 134-139

· Gauglitz GG, Korting HC, Pavicic T, Ruzicka T, Jeschke MG (2011)

Hypertrophic csarring and keloids: pathomechnisms and current and emerging treatment strategies. Mol Med 17: 113-125

· Schröder S, Fietzek UM, Pavicic T, Stehr M, Baumann AC, Ruzicka T, Heinen F (2011)

Allrounder Botulinumtoxin. Falten glätten, Schweiß stoppen, Spasmen lösen. MMW – Fortschritte der Medizin 153: 33-35

· Pavicic T, Thomas P (2010)

Comlications due to soft tissue implants (“filler”). BIOmaterialien 11: 37-41

· Gauglitz GG, Pavicic T, Ruzicka T (2010)

Management of hypertriphic scars and keloids. MMW Forschr Med. 152: 40-43

· Pavicic T (2010)

Falten glätten und Volumen geben: Was moderne Filler können. Ästhetische Dermatologie und Kosmetologie 2: 33-39

· Pavicic T, Ruzicka T, Korting HC, Gauglitz G (2010)

Monophasic, cohesive-polydensified-matrix crosslinking-technology-based hyaluronic acid filler for the treatment of facial lipoatrophy in HIV-infected patients. JDD 9: 690-697

· Rzany B, Hilton S, Prager W, Hartmann V, Brandl G, Fischer TC, Gekeler O, Glöckner S, Gramlich G, Hartmann M, Lederman K, Luckner-Neugebauer J, Pavicic T, Stangl S, Walker T, Zenker S, Wolters M. (2010)

· Expert guideline on the use of porcine collagen in aesthetic medicine. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 8: 210-217

· Pavicic T (2010)

Die Kunst zu kombinieren: Injectables, ablative und andere ästhetische Verfahren. Plastische Chirurgie 4: 8-9

· Pavicic T (2010)

Die Kunst zu kombinieren: Injectables, ablative und andere ästhetische Verfahren. Face 4: 50-51

· Pavicic T, Steckmeier S, Kerscher M, Korting HC (2009)

Evidence-based cosmetics: concepts and applications in photoaging of the skin and xerosis. Wien Klin Wochenschr 121: 431-439

· Pavicic T (2009)

Fillers. An overwiev. Hautarzt 60: 233-244.

· Pavicic T (2009)

Filler – ein Überblick. J Ästhet Chir 2: 15-22.

· Pavicic T (2009)

Problem Cellulite. In: Fortschritte der praktischen Dermatologie und Venerologie, Bd. 21: 183-191. Hrsg.: Th Ruzicka, H Wolff, P Thomas, J Prinz. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York

· Pavicic T, Steckmeier S, Kerscher M, Korting HC (2008)

Evidence-Based Cosmetics: concept and applications for the targets cellulite, striae distensae und acne vulgaris. Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 10: 986-989.

· Pavicic T, Wollenweber U, Farwick M, Korting HC (2007) Anti-microbial and -inflammatory activity and efficacy of phytosphingosine: an in vitro and in vivo study addressing acne vulgaris. Int J Cosmet Sci 29:181-90.

· Oppel T, Pavicic T, Kamann S, Bräutigam M, Wollenberg A (2007) Pimecrolimus cream (1%) Oppel efficacy in perioral dermatitis – results of a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study in 40 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 21:1175-80

· Pavicic T, Korting HC (2006) Xerosis and callus formation as a key to the diabetic foot syndrome: dermatologic view of the problem and its management. JDDG 11:935-941.

· Pavicic T, Borelli C, Korting HC (2006)

“Cellulite – das größte Hautproblem des Gesunden? Eine Annäherung”. JDDG 10: 861-870.

· Howell MD, Wollenberg A, Gallo RL, Flaig M, Streib JE, Wong C, Pavicic T, Boguniewicz M, Leung DYM (2006)

“Cathelicidin deficiency predisposes to eczema herpeticatum”. J Allergy Clin Immunol 117: 836-841

· Wollenberg A, Pavicic T, Oppel T, Decard S, Wetzel S (2005)

“Epidermal dendritic cell phenotyping (EPDC) – 10 years’ experience”. JEADV 19: (Suppl. 2) 27.

· Wollenberg A, Pavicic T, Wetzel S, Bräutigam M, Oppel T (2005)

„Pimecrolimus 1% cream is effective in rosacea-like perioral dermatitis – results of a randomized, double-blinded, vehicle controlled clinical trial involving 40 patients“. JEADV 19: (Suppl. 2) 8.

· Wollenberg A; Pavicic T; Wetzel S (2005)

Eczema herpeticatum. In: Fortschritte der praktischen Dermatologie und Venerologie, Bd. 19. Hrsg.: G. Plewig, P. Kaudewitz, C. Sander. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York.

· Wollenberg A; Kerschenlohr K; Pavicic T; Messmer EM (2004)

Diagnostik und Therapie des Lidekzems. Hautarzt 55: 677-688

· Eckstein F; Pavicic T; Nedbal S; Schmidt C; Wehr U; Rambeck W; Wolf E; Höflich A (2002)

Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-2 (IGFBP-2) overexpression negatively regulates bone size and mass, but not density, in the absence and presence of growth hormone/IGF-I excess in transgenic mice. Anat Embryol 206: 139-148

· Pavicic T; Eckstein F; Nedbal S; Wolf E; Hoeflich A (2001)

“IGFBP-2 overexpression negatively regulates bone growth in vivo and suggests growth hormone action via local IGF”. Osteologie 10 (suppl 1), FV 8.5: 93

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Selected Publications

Sebastian Cotofana, M.D., Ph.D., Ph.D.

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Reply: The Functional Anatomy of the Deep Facial Fat Compartments: A Detailed Imaging-Based Investigation.

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Apr;145(4):871e-872e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006707.

External and Internal Diameters of the Facial Artery Relevant to Intravascular Filler Injection.

Rosamilia G, Cotofana S. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Mar;145(3):652e-653e. doi:

10.1097/PRS.0000000000006579.

The Bi-Directional Movement of the Frontalis Muscle - Introducing the Line of Convergence and its

Potential Clinical Relevance.

Cotofana S, Freytag DL, Frank K, Sattler S, Landau M, Pavicic T, Fabi S, Lachman N, Hernandez CA, Green JB. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Feb 5. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006756.

Calculating the Thickness of the Superficial Fatty Layer of the Body Using Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index

Cotofana S, Hexsel D, Avelar LE, Munia CG, Muniz M, Casabona G, Schenck TL, Green JB, Lachman N, Frank K. J Drugs Dermatol. 2020 Jan 1;19(1):36-44. doi: 10.36849/JDD.2020.4619.

Response to Letter to the Editor on: The Functional Anatomy of the Deep Facial Fat Compartments: A Detailed Imaging-Based Investigation.

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Jan 13. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006707.

Soft tissue distribution pattern of facial soft tissue fillers with different viscoelastic properties.

Rosamilia G, Hamade H, Freytag DL, Frank K, Green JB, Devineni A, Gavril DL, Hernandez CA, Pavicic T,

Cotofana S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Jan 10. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13246.

Letter to the Editor on: External and Internal Diameters of the Facial Artery Relevant to Intravascular Filler Injection.

Rosamilia G, Cotofana S. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Dec 23. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006579.

How to best utilize the line of ligaments and the surface volume coefficient in facial soft tissue filler injections.

Casabona G, Bernardini FP, Skippen B, Rosamilia G, Hamade H, Frank K, Freytag DL, Sykes J, Onishi EC,

Cotofana S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Dec 15. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13245.

Can smiling influence the blood flow in the facial vein?-An experimental study.

Cotofana S, Lowry N, Devineni A, Rosamilia G, Schenck TL, Frank K, Bautista SA, Green JB, Hamade H, Gotkin RH. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Dec 10. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13247.

Anatomy Behind the Facial Overfilled Syndrome: The Transverse Facial Septum.

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH, Frank K, Lachman N, Schenck TL.

Dermatol Surg. 2019 Oct 31. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002236.

Are Cosmetic Procedures Comparable to Antidepressive Medication for Quality-of-Life Improvements? A Systematic Review and Controlled Meta-Analysis.

Rudolph C, Hladik C, Stroup DF, Frank K, Gotkin RH, Dayan SH, Patel A, Cotofana S.

Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Oct;35(5):549-558. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1697030. Epub 2019 Sep 28.

Facial Safe Zones for Soft Tissue Filler Injections: A Practical Guide

Freytag DL, Frank K, Haidar R, Rudolph C, Muste J, Schenck TL, Green JB, Lachman N, Bialowas C,

Cotofana S. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Sep 1;18(9):896-902.

When and why was the phrenicoabdominal branch of the left phrenic nerve placed into the esophageal hiatus in German textbooks of anatomy? An anatomical study on 400 specimens reevaluating its course through the diaphragm.

Pretterklieber B, Hader M, Hammer N, Pryymachuk G, Pröls F, Vielmuth F, Barnerßoi M, Cotofana S, Custozzo A, Weyers I, Wedel T, Arnold P, Rahner C, Müller-Gerbl M, Pretterklieber ML. Ann Anat. 2019

Sep 9:151415. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2019.151415. [Epub ahead of print]

Lifting vs volumizing-The difference in facial minimally invasive procedures when respecting the line of ligaments.

Casabona G, Frank K, Koban KC, Freytag DL, Schenck TL, Lachman N, Green JB, Toni S, Rudolph C,

Cotofana S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Aug 12. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13089. [Epub ahead of print]

Influences of Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index on the Depth of the Superficial Fascia of the Arm and Thigh.

Casabona G, Frank K, Koban KC, Gotkin RH, Webb KL, Freytag DL, Green JB, Nicolau PJ, Schenck TL,

Cotofana S. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Jul 8. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001986. [Epub ahead of print]

Subperiosteal injections during facial soft tissue filler injections-Is it possible?

Pavicic T, Yankova M, Schenck TL, Frank K, Freytag DL, Sykes J, Green JB, Hamade H, Casabona G,

Cotofana S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Jul 16. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13073. [Epub ahead of print]

Hexel D, Hexel CL, Cotofana S. Introducing the L-Lift – A Novel Approach to Treat Age-Related Facial

Skin Ptosis Using a Collagen Stimulator. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Jul 9. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002015. [Epub ahead of print]

Pavicic T, Mohmand HM, Yankova M, Schenck TL, Frank K, Freytag DL, Green JB, Hamade H, Cassuto D, Cotofana S. Influence of needle size and injection angle on the distribution pattern of facial soft tissue fillers. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Jul 8. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13066. [Epub ahead of print]

Frank K, Freytag DL, Schenck TL, Green JB, Trovato A, Barade H, Rosamilia G, Lachman N, Giunta RE, Cotofana S. Relationship between forehead motion and the shape of forehead lines – A 3D skin displacement vector analysis. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Jul 8. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13065. [Epub ahead of print]

Cotofana S, Koban K, Pavicic T, Yankonva M, Frank K, Green JB, Gotkin RH, Etzel L, Giunta RE, Schenck TL. Clinical Validation of the Surface Volume Coefficient for Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Temple. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Jul 1; 18(6): 533. Frank K, Casabona G, Gotkin RH, Kaye KO, Lorenc PZ, Schenck TL, Lachman N, Green JB, Duran-Vega H,

Cotofana S. Influence of Age, Sex, and Body Mass Index on the Thickness of the Gluteal Subcutaneous Fat: Implications for Safe Buttock Augmentation Procedures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jul; 144(1): 83-92.

Cotofana S, Koban KC, Frank K, Green JB, Etzel L, Giunta RE, Schenck TL. The Surface Volume Coefficient of the Superficial and Deep Facial Fat Compartments: A Cadaveric Three-Dimensional Volume Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jun; 143(6): 1605-1613. Giammarino A, Jitaree B, Gildener-Leapman N, Bialowas C, Muste J, Frank K, Gotkin RH, Smith MP, Tansatit T,

Cotofana S. Ethnic differences in platysmal perforators and its relevance for the platysma myocutaneous flap. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 May 16. pii: S1748-6815(19)30200-1. doi:

10.1016/j.bjps.2019.05.001. Epub ahead of print]

Frank K, Hamade H, Casabona G. Gotkin RH, Kaye KO, Tiryaki T, Freytag DL, Bialowas C, Koban KC, Cotofana S. Influence of Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index on the Thickness of the Abdominal Fatty Layers and its Relevance for Abdominal Liposuction and Abdominoplasty. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 May 6. pii: sjz131. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjz131. [Epub ahead of print]

Cotofana S, Lachman N. Anatomie der Fettkompartimente des Gesichts und ihre Bedeutung für die ästhetische Chirurgie. J tsch Dermatol Ges. 2019 Apr; 17(4): 399-415. doi: 10.1111/ddg.13737_g. Review. German.

Ghannam S, Sattler S, Frank K, Freytag DL, Webb KL, Devineni A, Cotofana S. Treating the Lips and Its

Anatomical Correlate in Respect to Vascular Compromise. Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Apr; 35(2): 193-203.

Cotofana S, Lachman N. The Superficial Face Dissection as an Example for Integrating Clinical

Approaches, Authentic Learning, and Changing Perspectives in Anatomy Dissection. Anat Sci Educ.

2019 Apr 3. doi: 10.1002/ase.1881. [Epub ahead of print]

Rudolph C, Hladik C, Hamade H, Frank K, Kaminer MS, Hexsel D, Gotkin RH, Sadick NS, Green JB, Cotofana S. Structural Gender Dimorphism and the Biomechanics of the Gluteal Subcutaneous Tissue: Implications for the Pathophysiology of Cellulite. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Apr; 143(4): 1077-1086.

Casabona G, Frank K, Koban KC, Schenck TL, Lopez VP, Webb KL, Hamade H, Freytag DL, Green JB, Cotofana S. Influence of Age, Sex, and Body Mass Index on the Depth of the Superficial Fascia in the Face and Neck. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Mar 12. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001909. [Epub ahead of print]

Cotofana S, Lachman N. Arteries of the Face and Their Relevance for Minimally Invasive Facial

Procedures: An Anatomical Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Feb; 143(2):416-426. doi: 1

0.1097/PRS.0000000000005201.

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH, Frank K, Koban KC, Targosinski S, Sykes JM, Schlager M, Schlattau A, Schenck TL. The Functional Anatomy of the Deep Facial Fat Compartments: A Detailed Imaging-Based Investigation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan;143(1):53-63. doi: ds10.1097/PRS.0000000000005080.

Pavicic T, Webb KL, Frank K, Gotkin RH, Tamura B, Cotofana S. Arterial Wall Penetration Force in Needles vs. Cannulas. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Dec 24. Doi: 10.1097/PRS. 0000000000005321. [Epub ahead of print]

Frank K, Englbrecht M, Koban KC, Cotofana SC, Stewart JK, Giunta RE, Schenck TL. Nerve transfer of the anterior interosseous nerve to the thenar branch of the median nerve – an anatomical and histological analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2018 Dec 15. pii: S1748-6815(18)30458-3. Doi:

10.1016/j.bjps.2018.12.017. [Epub ahead of print]

Casabona G, Kaye K, Barreto Marchese P, Boggio R, Cotofana S. Six years of experience using an advanced algorithm for botulinum toxin application. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Dec 10. doi:

10.1111/jocd.12815. [Epub ahead of print]

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH, Morozov SP, Kim SY, Gombolevskiy VA, Laipan AS, Pyatnitskiy IA, Movsisyan TV, Frank K. The Relationship between Bone Remodeling and the Clockwise Rotation of the Facial Skeleton: A Computed Tomographic Imaging-Based Evaluation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Dec;142(6):1447-1454. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004976.

Frank K, Gotkin RH, Pavicic T, Morozov SP, Gombolevsky VA, Petraikin AV, Movsisyan TV, Koban KC, Hladik C, Cotofana S. Age and Gender Differences of the Frontal Bone: A Computed Tomographic (CT)- Based Study. Aesthet Surg J. 2018 Oct 16. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy270. [Epub ahead of print]

Thanasarnaksorn W, Cotofana S, Rudolph C, Kraisak P, Chanasumon N, Suwanchinda A. Severe vision loss caused by cosmetic filler augmentation: Case series with review of cause and therapy. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Oct;17(5):712-718. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12705. Epub 2018 Jul 13.

Koban KC, Cotofana S, Frank K, Green JB, Etzel L, Li Z, Giunta RE, Schenck TL. Precision in 3-Dimensional Surface Imaging of the Face: A Handheld Scanner Comparison Performed in a Cadaveric Model. Aesthet Surg J. 2018 Sep 15. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy242. [Epub ahead of print]

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH, Ascher B, Morozov SP, Gombolevsky VA, Laipan AS, Pyatintsky IA, Movsisyan

TV, Koban KC, Hladik C, Frank K. Calvarial Volume Loss and Facial Aging: A Computed Tomographic (CT)- Based Study. Aesthet Surg J. 2018 Sep 14;38(10):1043-1051. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy096.

Suwanchinda A, Webb KL, Rudolph C, Hladik C, Custozzo A, Muste J, Schalet G, Hamade H, Smith MP, Frank K, Patel A, Cotofana S. The posterior temporal supraSMAS minimally invasive lifting technique using soft-tissue fillers. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Aug 9. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12722. [Epub ahead of print]

Suwanchinda A, Rudolph C, Hladik C, Webb KL, Custozzo A, Muste J, Schalet G, Hamade H, Frank K, Patel A, Cotofana S. The layered anatomy of the jawline. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Aug 9. doi:

10.1111/jocd.12728. [Epub ahead of print]

Schäfer K, Rudolph C, Cotofana S, Goebeler M, Weyandt G. Large Nasal Defects with Exposed Cartilage: The Folded Transposition Flap as an Innovative Alternative to the Paramedian Forehead Flap. Dermatology. 2018;234(3-4):99-104. doi: 10.1159/000490907. Epub 2018 Jul 31.

Cakmak YO, Cotofana S, Jäger C, Morawski M, Sora MC, Werner M, Hammer N. Peri-arterial Autonomic

Innervation of the Human Ear. Sci Rep. 2018 Jul 31;8(1):11469. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-29839-z.

Hitzl W, Heisinger S, Hobusch GM, Frank K, Cotofana S. Projected numbers of primary total knee replacement in Austria from 2015-2075. Orthopade. 2018 Jul 26. doi: 10.1007/s00132-018-3605-9. [Epub ahead of print]

Schenck TL, Koban KC, Schlattau A, Frank K, Sykes JM, Targosinski S, Erlbacher K, Cotofana S. The Functional Anatomy of the Superficial Fat Compartments of the Face: A Detailed Imaging Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jun;141(6):1351-1359. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004364.

Frank K, Koban K, Targosinski S, Erlbacher K, Schenck TL, Casabona G, Braz AV, Pavicic T, Cotofana S. The Anatomy behind Adverse Events in Hand Volumizing Procedures: Retrospective Evaluations of 11

Years of Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 May;141(5):650e-662e. doi:

10.1097/PRS.0000000000004211.

Schenck TL, Koban KC, Schlattau A, Frank K, Sclafani AP, Giunta RE, Roth MZ, Gaggl A, Gotkin RH, Cotofana S. Updated anatomy of the buccal space and its implications for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2018 Feb;71(2):162-170. doi:

10.1016/j.bjps.2017.11.005. Epub 2017 Dec 8.

Ghannam S, Al Otabi FK, Frank K, Cotofana S. Efficacy of Low-Fluence Nd:YAG 1064 nm Laser for the

Treatment of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in the Axillary Area. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Nov

1;16(11):1118-1123.

Mojallal A, Cotofana S. Anatomy of lower eyelid and eyelid-cheek junction. Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2017

Oct;62(5):365-374. doi: 10.1016/j.anplas.2017.09.007. Epub 2017 Oct 14.

Philipp-Dormston WG, Bieler L, Hessenberger M, Schenck TL, Frank K, Fierlbeck J, Cotofana S. Intracranial Penetration During Temporal Soft Tissue Filler Injection-Is It Possible? Dermatol Surg. 2017

Sep 19. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001260. [Epub ahead of print]

Pavicic T, Frank K, Erlbacher K, Neuner R, Targosinski S, Schenck T, Gotkin RH, Cotofana S. Precision in Dermal Filling: A Comparison Between Needle and Cannula When Using Soft Tissue Fillers. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Sep 1;16(9):866-872.

Cotofana S, Gotkin RH. High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Aging Upper Face Fat Compartments. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Aug 9. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003859. [Epub ahead of print]

Lube J, Flack NAMS, Cotofana S, Özkurtul O, Woodley SJ, Zachow S, Hammer N. Pelvic and lower extremity physiological cross-sectional areas: an MRI study of the living young and comparison to published research literature. Surg Radiol Anat. 2017 Aug;39(8):849-857. doi: 10.1007/s00276-016-

1807-6. Epub 2017 Mar 3.

Philipp-Dormston WG, Bergfeld D, Sommer BM, Sattler G, Cotofana S, Snozzi P, Wollina U, Hoffmann KPJ, Salavastru C, Fritz K. Consensus statement on prevention and management of adverse effects following rejuvenation procedures with hyaluronic acid-based fillers. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol.

2017 Jul;31(7):1088-1095. doi: 10.1111/jdv.14295. Epub 2017 Jun 15. Review.

Cotofana S, Steinke H, Schlattau A, Schlager M, Sykes JM, Roth MZ, Gaggl A, Giunta RE, Gotkin RH, Schenck TL. The Anatomy of the Facial Vein: Implications for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Procedures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jun;139(6):1346-1353. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003382.

Moqadam M, Frank K, Handayan C, Hakami M, Benslimane F, Gotkin RH, Sadick NS, Cotofana S. Understanding the Shape of Forehead Lines. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 May 1;16(5):471-477.

Cotofana S, Pretterklieber B, Lucius R, Frank K, Haas M, Schenck TL, Gleiser C, Weyers I, Wedel T, Pretterklieber M. Distribution Pattern of the Superior and Inferior Labial Arteries: Impact for Safe Upper and Lower Lip Augmentation Procedures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 May;139(5):1075-1082. doi:

10.1097/PRS.0000000000003244.

Cotofana S, Mian A, Sykes JM, Redka-Swoboda W, Ladinger A, Pavicic T, Schenck TL, Benslimane F, Ingallina F, Schlattau A. An Update on the Anatomy of the Forehead Compartments. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Apr;139(4):864e-872e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003174.

Zilinsky I, Erdmann D, Weissman O, Hammer N, Sora MC, Schenck TL, Cotofana S. Reevaluation of the arterial blood supply of the auricle. J Anat. 2017 Feb;230(2):315-324. doi: 10.1111/joa.12550. Epub

2016 Oct 11.

Gill N, Nasir A, Douglin J, Pretterklieber B, Steinke H, Pretterklieber M, Cotofana S. Accessory Spleen in the Greater Omentum: Embryology and Revisited Prevalence Rates. Cells Tissues Organs.

2017;203(6):374-378. doi: 10.1159/000458754. Epub 2017 Apr 19.

Kruglikov I, Trujillo O, Kristen Q, Isac K, Zorko J, Fam M, Okonkwo K, Mian A, Thanh H, Koban K, Sclafani

AP, Steinke H, Cotofana S. The Facial Adipose Tissue: A Revision. Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Dec;32(6):671-682. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1596046. Epub 2016 Dec 29. Review.

Weitgasser L, Cotofana S, Winkler M, Buerger H, Jamnig D, Anderhuber F, Gaggl A. Detailed vascular anatomy of the medial femoral condyle and the significance of its use as a free flap. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Dec; 69(12):1683-1689. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.09.024. Epub 2016 Oct 5.

Eckstein F, Boudreau R, Wang Z, Hannon MJ, Duryea J, Wirth W, Cotofana S, Guermazi A, Roemer F, Nevitt M, John MR, Ladel C, Sharma L, Hunter DJ, Kwoh CK; OAI Investigators. Comparison of radiographic joint space width and magnetic resonance imaging for prediction of knee replacement: A longitudinal case-control study from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Eur Radiol. 2016 Jun;26(6):1942-51. doi: 10.1007/s00330-015-3977-8. Epub 2015 Sep 16.

Cotofana S, Fratila AA, Schenck TL, Redka-Swoboda W, Zilinsky I, Pavicic T. The Anatomy of the Aging

Face: A Review. Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Jun;32(3):253-60. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1582234. Epub 2016 Jun

1. Review.

Lube J, Cotofana S, Bechmann I, Milani TL, Özkurtul O, Sakai T, Steinke H, Hammer N. Reference data on muscle volumes of healthy human pelvis and lower extremity muscles: an in vivo magnetic resonance imaging feasibility study. Surg Radiol Anat. 2016 Jan;38(1):97-106. doi: 10.1007/s00276-015-

1526-4. Epub 2015 Aug 7.

Cotofana S, Schenck TL, Trevidic P, Sykes J, Massry GG, Liew S, Graivier M, Dayan S, de Maio M, Fitzgerald R, Andrews JT, Remington BK. Midface: Clinical Anatomy and Regional Approaches with Injectable Fillers. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Nov;136(5 Suppl):219S-234S. doi:

10.1097/PRS.0000000000001837. Review.

Sykes JM, Cotofana S, Trevidic P, Solish N, Carruthers J, Carruthers A, Moradi A, Swift A, Massry GG, Lambros V, Remington BK. Upper Face: Clinical Anatomy and Regional Approaches with Injectable Fillers. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Nov;136(5 Suppl):204S-218S. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001830. Review.

Steidle-Kloc E, Wirth W, Glass NA, Ruhdorfer A, Cotofana S, Eckstein F, Segal NA. Is Pain in One Knee Associated with Isometric Muscle Strength in the Contralateral Limb? Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Oct;94(10):792-803. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000262.

Hitzl W, Wirth W, Maschek S, Cotofana S, Nevitt M, John MR, Ladel C, Eckstein F. Greater Lateral Femorotibial Cartilage Loss in Osteoarthritis Initiative Participants with Incident Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Oct;67(10):1481-6. doi:

10.1002/acr.22608.

Moroder P, Runer A, Kraemer M, Fierlbeck J, Niederberger A, Cotofana S, Vasvari I, Hettegger B, Tauber M, Hurschler C, Resch H. Influence of defect size and localization on the engagement of reverse Hill-Sachs lesions. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;43(3):542-8. doi: 10.1177/0363546514561747. Epub

2015 Feb 2.

Cotofana S, Wirth W, Pena Rossi C, Eckstein F, Günther OH. Contralateral knee effect on self-reported knee-specific function and global functional assessment: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Mar;67(3):374-81. doi: 10.1002/acr.22495.

Zilinsky I, Cotofana S, Hammer N, Feja C, Ebel C, Stavrou D, Haik J, Farber N, Winkler E, Weissman O. The arterial blood supply of the helical rim and the earlobe-based advancement flap (ELBAF): a new strategy for reconstructions of helical rim defects. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2015 Jan;68(1):56-62. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.08.062. Epub 2014 Aug 30.

Ensat F, Weitgasser L, Hladik M, Larcher L, Heinrich K, Skreiner A, Russe E, Fuerntrath F, Kamp J, Cotofana S, Wechselberger G. Redefining the vascular anatomy of the peroneus brevis muscle flap. Microsurgery. 2015 Jan;35(1):39-44. doi: 10.1002/micr.22294. Epub 2014 Jul 21.

Cotofana S, Benichou O, Hitzl W, Wirth W, Eckstein F. Is loss in femorotibial cartilage thickness related to severity of contra-lateral radiographic knee osteoarthritis? -- longitudinal data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014 Dec;22(12):2059-66. doi:

10.1016/j.joca.2014.09.020. Epub 2014 Sep 26.

Ruhdorfer AS, Dannhauer T, Wirth W, Cotofana S, Roemer F, Nevitt M, Eckstein F; OAI investigators. Thigh muscle cross-sectional areas and strength in knees with early vs knees without radiographic knee osteoarthritis: a between-knee, within-person comparison. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014

Oct;22(10):1634-8. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.06.002.

Eckstein F, Boudreau RM, Wang Z, Hannon MJ, Wirth W, Cotofana S, Guermazi A, Roemer F, Nevitt M, John MR, Ladel C, Sharma L, Hunter DJ, Kwoh CK; OAI investigators. Trajectory of cartilage loss within 4 years of knee replacement--a nested case-control study from the osteoarthritis initiative. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014 Oct;22(10):1542-9. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.04.016. Epub 2014 Apr 30.

Eckstein F, Boeth H, Diederichs G, Wirth W, Hudelmaier M, Cotofana S, Hofmann-Amtenbrink M, Duda G. Longitudinal change in femorotibial cartilage thickness and subchondral bone plate area in male and female adolescent vs. mature athletes. Ann Anat. 2014 May;196(2-3):150-7. doi:

10.1016/j.aanat.2013.11.001. Epub 2013 Dec 24.

Cotofana S, Buck R, Dreher D, Wirth W, Roemer F, Duryea J, Nevitt M, Eckstein F; Osteoarthritis

Initiative Investigators. Longitudinal (one-year) change in cartilage thickness in knees with early knee osteoarthritis: A within-person between-knee comparison. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014 Apr;66(4):636-41.

Wiegant K, van Roermund PM, Intema F, Cotofana S, Eckstein F, Mastbergen SC, Lafeber FP. Sustained clinical and structural benefit after joint distraction in the treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2013 Nov;21(11):1660-7. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.08.006. Epub 2013 Aug 13.

Cotofana S, Wyman BT, Benichou O, Dreher D, Nevitt M, Gardiner J, Wirth W, Hitzl W, Kwoh CK, Eckstein F, Frobell RB; OAI Investigators Group. Relationship between knee pain and the presence, location, size and phenotype of femorotibial denuded areas of subchondral bone as visualized by MRI. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2013 Sep;21(9):1214-22. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.04.001.

Eckstein F, Kwoh CK, Boudreau RM, Wang Z, Hannon MJ, Cotofana S, Hudelmaier MI, Wirth W, Guermazi A, Nevitt MC, John MR, Hunter DJ; OAI investigators. Quantitative MRI measures of cartilage predict knee replacement: a case-control study from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Ann Rheum Dis. 2013

May;72(5):707-14. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2011-201164. Epub 2012 Jun 23.

Cotofana S, Buck R, Wirth W, Roemer F, Duryea J, Nevitt M, Eckstein F; Osteoarthritis Initiative Investigators Group. Cartilage thickening in early radiographic knee osteoarthritis: a within-person, between-knee comparison. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2012 Nov;64(11):1681-90. doi:

10.1002/acr.21719.

Cotofana S, Tillman B, Pufe T, Lehrer S, Watz D, Zangl M, Modlmayr H, Knöckl E, Mahn HJ, Wambach

W. Mechanisms of proximal hamstring rupture in a non-athlete healthy middle-aged female. Ann Anat.

2012 Sep;194(5):489-93. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2012.02.016. Epub 2012 Apr 5.

Haugen IK, Cotofana S, Englund M, Kvien TK, Dreher D, Nevitt M, Lane NE, Eckstein F; Osteoarthritis Initiative Investigators. Hand joint space narrowing and osteophytes are associated with magnetic resonance imaging-defined knee cartilage thickness and radiographic knee osteoarthritis: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. J Rheumatol. 2012 Jan;39(1):161-6. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.110603. Epub

2011 Nov 1.

Intema F, Van Roermund PM, Marijnissen AC, Cotofana S, Eckstein F, Castelein RM, Bijlsma JW, Mastbergen SC, Lafeber FP. Tissue structure modification in knee osteoarthritis by use of joint distraction: an open 1-year pilot study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2011 Aug;70(8):1441-6. doi:

10.1136/ard.2010.142364. Epub 2011 May 12.

Eckstein F, Cotofana S, Wirth W, Nevitt M, John MR, Dreher D, Frobell R; Osteoarthritis Initiative

Investigators Group. Greater rates of cartilage loss in painful knees than in pain-free knees after

adjustment for radiographic disease stage: data from the osteoarthritis initiative. Arthritis Rheum.

2011 Aug;63(8):2257-67. doi: 10.1002/art.30414.

Cotofana S, Eckstein F, Wirth W, Souza RB, Li X, Wyman B, Hellio-Le Graverand MP, Link T, Majumdar S. In vivo measures of cartilage deformation: patterns in healthy and osteoarthritic female knees using 3T MR imaging. Eur Radiol. 2011 Jun;21(6):1127-35. doi: 10.1007/s00330-011-2057-y. Epub 2011 Mar 30.

Cotofana S, Hudelmaier M, Wirth W, Himmer M, Ring-Dimitriou S, Sänger AM, Eckstein F. Correlation between single-slice muscle anatomical cross-sectional area and muscle volume in thigh extensors, flexors and adductors of perimenopausal women. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010 Sep;110(1):91-7. doi:

10.1007/s00421-010-1477 8. Epub 2010 Apr 18.

Cotofana S, Ring-Dimitriou S, Hudelmaier M, Himmer M, Wirth W, Sänger AM, Eckstein F. Effects of exercise intervention on knee morphology in middle-aged women: a longitudinal analysis using magnetic resonance imaging. Cells Tissues Organs. 2010;192(1):64-72. doi: 10.1159/000289816. Epub

2010 Feb 26.

Frobell RB, Wirth W, Nevitt M, Wyman BT, Benichou O, Dreher D, Davies RY, Lee JH, Baribaud F, Gimona A, Hudelmaier M, Cotofana S, Eckstein F; OA Initiative investigators. Presence, location, type and size of denuded areas of subchondral bone in the knee as a function of radiographic stage of OA - data from the OA initiative. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 May;18(5):668-76. doi:

10.1016/j.joca.2009.12.011. Epub 2010 Feb 6.

Beynon V, Cotofana S, Brand S, Lohse P, Mair A, Wagner S, Mussack T, Ochsenkühn T, Folwaczny M, Folwaczny C, Glas J, Török HP. NOD2/CARD15 genotype influences MDP-induced cytokine release and basal IL-12p40 levels in primary isolated peripheral blood monocytes. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2008

Aug;14(8):1033-40. doi: 10.1002/ibd.20441.

Glas J, Török HP, Tonenchi L, Wetzke M, Beynon V, Teshome MY, Cotofana S, Schiemann U, Griga T, Klein W, Epplen JT, Folwaczny C, Folwaczny M, Mussack T, Weiss EH. The 14-bp deletion polymorphism in the HLA-G gene displays significant differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and is associated with ileocecal resection in Crohn's disease. Int Immunol. 2007 May;19(5):621-6. Epub 2007 Apr 19.

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