The publication
The response was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum (2025). It is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojaf137.
Why it matters
Debate between techniques is settled in the literature, not on social media. This formal reply puts on record the priority of incision-free rib remodeling guided by ultrasound and answers the observations with published data. It is a piece of authorship and method, not of controversy.
Frequently asked questions
What is this response about?
Establishing, in the peer-reviewed literature, the priority of the incision-free, ultrasound-guided approach, and answering observations with published data.
Where is it published?
In Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum (2025). The DOI is linked on this page.
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