Publikationen & Wissenschaft
Frank K, Kaye KO, Casabona G, Glaue E, Zeng R, Moellhoff N, Brebant V, Prantl L, Alfertshofer M, Cotofana S.
Effect of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES) of the Upper Face.
Aesthet Surg J. 2025 Jan 31:sjaf009. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjaf009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39888339
Frank K, Kaye KO, Casabona G, Glaue E, Zeng R, Lim TS, Brebant V, Prantl L, Moellhoff N, Cotofana S.
Impact of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High-intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation on Facial Muscles and the Superficial Fascial System in the Midface.
Aesthet Surg J. 2025 Mar 17;45(4):422-428. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjae252. PMID: 39749931
Casabona G, Frank K, Zeng R, Cotofana S, Alfertshofer M, Weinmann C, Moellhoff N, Kaye KO.
Investigating Facial Muscle Physiology Following Soft Tissue Filler Injections-A Surface-derived Electromyographic and Skin Vector Displacement Analytic Study.
Facial Plast Surg. 2024 Jul 15. doi: 10.1055/a-2338-0581. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38834176
Frank K, Moellhoff N, Engerer N, Kaye KO, Alfertshofer M, Gotkin RH, Kassirer S, Weinmann C, Casabona G, Cotofana S.
Understanding the Interplay Between Skin, Fascia, and Muscles of the Midface in Facial Aging.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Sep;48(18):3568-3576. doi: 10.1007/s00266-024-04070-6. Epub 2024 May 9. PMID: 38724637.
Kaye KO, Paprottka F, Moellhoff N, Fertsch S, Frank K, Casabona G.
Radiofrequency and pulsed electromagnetic field application following liposuction-Clinical evaluation of performance and safety.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Dec;22(12):3298-3304. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15937. Epub 2023 Nov 1. PMID: 37909850.
Frank K, Zeng R, Sedlbauer S, Prantl L, Giunta R, Cotofana S, Moellhoff N, Alfertshofer M, Kaye K, Brébant V.
The Influence of Scar Patterns After Reduction Mammoplasty on Eye Movement and Gaze Pattern: An Eye-Tracking Investigation.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Feb;48(3):250-258. doi: 10.1007/s00266-023-03689-1. Epub 2023 Oct 18. PMID: 37853080; PMCID: PMC10917861
Gelezhe P, Frank K, Casabona G, Kaye KO, Kassirer S, Moelhoff N, Freytag DL, Gotkin RH, Alfertshofer M, Cotofana S.
Safety considerations for treating the parotid and submandibular glands with neuromodulators for facial slimming.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Nov;22(11):2957-2963. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15973. Epub 2023 Aug 21. PMID: 37602962
Armengou X, Frank K, Kaye K, Brébant V, Möllhoff N, Cotofana S, Alfertshofer M. Facial
Anthropometric Measurements and Principles - Overview and Implications for Aesthetic Treatments.
Facial Plast Surg. 2024 Jun;40(3):348-362. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1770765. Epub 2023 Jul 24. PMID: 37487528
Casabona G, Kaye K, Cotofana S, Davidovic K, Alfertshofer M, Freytag L.
Histological effects of a combined collagen stimulation procedure consisting of microfocused ultrasound, soft tissue filler, and Ca-HA injections.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Jun;22(6):1724-1730. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15770. Epub 2023 Apr 18. PMID: 37073423
Casabona G, Frank K, Kaye K.
Invited Discussion on "Myomodulation with Facial Fillers: A Comprehensive Technical Guide and Retrospective Case Series".
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Jan;48(1):11-12. doi: 10.1007/s00266-023-03332-z. Epub 2023 Apr 17. PMID: 37069347
Casabona G, Alfertshofer M, Kaye K, Frank K, Moellhoff N, Davidovic K, Cotofana S.
Ex Vivo Product Distribution of Injectable Biostimulator Substances.
Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Apr 10;43(5):NP348-NP356. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjad014. PMID: 36662772
Kaye KO, Frank K.
Invited Discussion on "Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL) Arm Contouring in Non-post Bariatric Patients: No Rush for Brachioplasty".
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Feb;47(1):269-270. doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-03158-1. Epub 2022 Oct 31. PMID: 36316458.
Kaye, K.
Ein erweitertes Facelift-Behandlungskonzept.
Gabriela Casabona, MD, Kai O Kaye, MD, PhD,
Commentary on: Ultrasound Analyses of the Dorsal Hands for Volumetric Rejuvenation,
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2022;sjac100,
Casabona G, Kaye K.
Effects of Polynucleotide Dermal Filler in the Correction of Crow’s Feet Using an Antera Three-Dimensional Camera.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022 Aug;46(4):1910-1912. doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-02891-x. Epub 2022 Apr 28. PMID: 35482064.
Kaye, K.O.
Invited Discussion on: Complete Implant Wrapping with Porcine Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix for the Treatment of Capsular Contracture in Breast Reconstruction: A Case-Control study.
Casabona G, Alfertshofer MG, Kaye KO, Frank K, Mercado-Perez A, Hargiss JB, Green JB, Cotofana S.
Safety and efficacy of microneedling technology in the treatment of acne scars.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Nov;20(11):3482-3491. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14502. Epub 2021 Oct 1. PMID: 34596936.
Casabona G, Kaye KO.
Invited Discussion on: Combining Calcium Hydroxylapatite and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Aesthetic Indications: Efficacy of an Innovative Hybrid Filler.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Aug 25. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02548-1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34435222.
Casabona G, Kaye KO.
Invited Discussion on: Dermatologic Complications Following Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Jul 14. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02446-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34259882.
Kaye K, Paprottka F, Kaestner S, Gonser P.
The Multiple Rhomboid Vector Suture-Our Experience of Two Years with a Modified Suspension Approach for SMAS Plication Facelifts.
Facial Plast Surg. 2021 Mar 3. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1722907. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33657629.
Paprottka FJ, Rolfes SB, Richter DF, Kaye KO.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluation of Socio-Economic Impact on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Providers.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Apr 8:1–11. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02130-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33830307; PMCID: PMC8029606.
Kaye KO, Casabona GR, Paprottka FJ.
An Update on the Posterior Earlobe/Concha Mastoid Suspension Suture to Correct "Pixie Ear" Following Facelift: Review of 40 Cases.
Aesthet Surg J. 2020 Dec 9:sjaa317. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjaa317. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33295958.
Kaye K, Paprottka F, Escudero R, Casabona G, Montes J, Fakin R, Moke L, Stasch T, Richter D, Benito-Ruiz J. Elective,
Non-urgent Procedures and Aesthetic Surgery in the Wake of SARS-COVID-19: Considerations Regarding Safety, Feasibility and Impact on Clinical Management.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Jun;44(3):1014-1042. doi: 10.1007/s00266-020-01752-9. Epub 2020 May 14. PMID: 32410196; PMCID: PMC7224128.
Casabona G, Kaye K.
Facial Skin Tightening With Microfocused Ultrasound and Dermal Fillers: Considerations for Patient Selection and Outcomes.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Nov 1;18(11):1075-1082. PMID: 31738490 Review.
Frank K, Hamade H, Casabona G, Gotkin RH, Kaye KO, Tiryaki T, Freytag DL, Bialowas C, Koban KC, Cotofana S.
Influences 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 Sep 13;39(10):1085-1093. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjz131. PMID: 31056694
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. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005707. PMID: 31246807
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. 2019 Feb;18(1):21-35. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12815. Epub 2018 Dec 10. PMID: 30536548
Fakin RM, Zimmermann S, Kaye K, Lunger L, Weinforth G, Giovanoli P.
Long-Term Outcomes in Breast Augmentation in Trans-Women: A 20-Year Experience.
Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Mar 14;39(4):381-390. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy143. PMID: 29901707
Kai O Kaye, MD, Gabriela R Casabona, MD, Sonja Kästner, MD, Felix J Paprottka, MD
Correction and Prevention of the Pixie Ear Deformity: A Combined Technique
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, sjy095
Kästner S, Paprottka FJ, Gonser P, López MV, Kaye KO.
Recurrent 8-Year Ongoing Unilateral Breast Seroma Formation after PIP Implant Removal-A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Surg J (N Y). 2018 Mar 26;4(1):e46-e51. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1637000. PMID: 29588915; PMCID: PMC5869046
Sonja Kastner, Phillipp Gonser, Felix Paprottka, Kai O. Kaye
Removal of Polyacrylamide Gel (Aquamid) from the Lip as a Solution for Late-Onset Complications: Our 8-Year Experience
Kaye KO, Kästner S, Paprottka FJ, Gonser P.
The liquid facelift: First hands-on experience with facial water jet-assisted liposuction as an additive technique for rhytidectomy - a case series of 25 patients.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2018 Feb;71(2):171-177. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.10.024. Epub 2017 Nov 2. PMID: 29175136.
Gonser P, Kaestner S, Jaminet P, Kaye K.
Histological case-control study of peeling-induced skin changes by different peeling agents in surgically subcutaneous undermined skin flaps in facelift patients.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2017 Nov;70(11):1660-1665. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.06.016. Epub 2017 Jun 27. PMID: 28732800.
Kaye KO, Schaller HE, Jaminet P, Gonser P.
The PAVE (peeling-assisted volume-enhancing) lift: A retrospective 6-year clinical analysis of a combined approach for facial rejuvenation.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Aug;69(8):1128-33. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.04.012. Epub 2016 May 4. PMID: 27320171.
Capitán L, Simon D, Kaye K, Tenório T.
Reply: Facial Feminization Surgery: The Forehead. Surgical Techniques and Analysis of Results.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Oct;136(4):561e-563e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001642. PMID: 26110214
Kaye KO, Sattler DR
The fourth suture in MACS facelifting – adressing the neck
GMS German Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 2014, Vol. 4, ISSN 2193-7052
Capitán L MD, Simon D DDSM, Kaye KO MD
Facial Feminization Surgery: The Forehead- Surgical Techniques and Analysis of Results.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery October 2014 – Volume 134 – Issue 4- p609-619
Omar M and Kaye KO.
The Facelift – A review. Develop natural beauty with a scalpel.
Kaye KO
An enhanced Facelift concept -The Peeling Assisted Volume Enhancing Lift
J Ästhet Chir 2013 · 6:250–257· DOI 10.1007/s12631-013-0245-0 Journal für Ästhetische Chirurgie, September 2013
Kaye KO
The 4th suture in the MACS-lift- A modified technique to overcome limitations and to widen the indication for a short-scar Lift
J Ästhet Chir 2012 · 5:16–23· DOI 10.1007/s12631-011-0150-3
Keck M, Kaye K, Thieme I, Ueberreiter K.
Vertical mammaplasty: Postoperative changes, complications and patient evaluation.
Can J Plast Surg. 2007 Spring;15(1):41-3. doi: 10.1177/229255030701500113. PMID: 19554130; PMCID: PMC2686044
Kaye K, Tanzella U, Ueberreiter K
Die Anwendung eines injizierbaren Polyacryamid-Gels (CON-CB-01–00/AQUAMID®) zur Weichteilaugmentation im Gesicht – Erste mittelfristige Erfahrungen im Rahmen einer prospektiven, non-komparativen, multizentrischen Studie
October 2004 Aktuelle Dermatologie 30(10) DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-835577