Kofi Owusu

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The researcher has developed innovative techniques in facial reanimation, particularly focusing on methods such as the use of temporalis transposition for facial reanimation and the application of microvascular flaps for reconstruction. These techniques aim to improve surgical outcomes and influence social perception and expression through patient-centered experiences.

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Association Among Facial Paralysis, Depression, and Quality of Life in Facial Plastic Surgery Patients(2016)

Not just another face in the crowd: Society's perceptions of facial paralysis(2011)

Facial Nerve Paralysis(2018)

Temporalis Tendon Transfer as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Facial Reanimation(2007)

A Model for Early Prediction of Facial Nerve Recovery After Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery(2011)

What faces reveal: Impaired affect display in facial paralysis(2011)

The Importance and Psychology of Facial Expression(2018)

Seeing is believing: Objectively evaluating the impact of facial reanimation surgery on social perception(2014)

The social distraction of facial paralysis: Objective measurement of social attention using eye‐tracking(2015)

Minimally Invasive Temporalis Tendon Transposition(2011)

Changing perception: Facial reanimation surgery improves attractiveness and decreases negative facial perception(2013)

The Social Penalty of Facial Lesions(2014)

Traumatic Facial Nerve Injury(2013)

Reanimating the paralyzed face(2013)

Association of Facial Paralysis–Related Disability With Patient- and Observer-Perceived Quality of Life(2016)

Comparing Patient, Casual Observer, and Expert Perception of Permanent Unilateral Facial Paralysis(2017)

Transposition of the Intratemporal Facial to Hypoglossal Nerve for Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face(2016)

Societal Value of Surgery for Facial Reanimation(2016)

Comparison of Objective Outcomes in Dynamic Lower Facial Reanimation With Temporalis Tendon and Gracilis Free Muscle Transfer(2018)

Facial Reanimation after Acoustic Neuroma Resection: Options and Timing of Intervention(2015)

Measuring Outcomes of Mohs Defect Reconstruction Using Eye-Tracking Technology(2019)

Facial Aberrant Reinnervation Syndrome Following Facial Nerve Injury and Recovery(2024)

Dynamic Muscle Transfer in Facial Reanimation(2008)

Minimally Invasive Temporalis Tendon Transposition(2011)

Principles and biomechanics of muscle tendon unit transfer: Application in temporalis muscle tendon transposition for smile improvement in facial paralysis(2012)

Facial Reanimation Surgery Restores Affect Display(2013)

Effect of Endoscopic Brow Lift on Contractures and Synkinesis of the Facial Muscles in Patients with a Regenerated Postparalytic Facial Nerve Syndrome(2013)

Quantifying Labial Strength and Function in Facial Paralysis(2015)

Psychosocial Impact of Facial Paralysis(2018)

Objective Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Temporalis Tendon Transfer for Prolonged Complete Facial Paralysis(2017)

Treatment of the Periocular Complex in Paralytic Lagophthalmos(2014)

Use of Objective Metrics in Dynamic Facial Reanimation(2018)

In Vivo Excursion of the Temporalis Muscle-Tendon Unit Using Electrical Stimulation(2013)

Societal Identification of Facial Paralysis and Paralysis Location(2018)

Management of Long-Standing Flaccid Facial Palsy: Midface/Smile(2018)

Temporalis Muscle Tendon Unit Transfer for Smile Restoration After Facial Paralysis(2015)

Facial Reanimation(2012)

Free Functional Gracilis Flaps for Facial Reanimation in Elderly Patients(2020)

Facial Asymmetry Index: Validation and Applications in Various Smile Restoration Techniques(2018)

Cross-facial nerve grafting(2012)

Visual Attention to Facial Defects Predicts Willingness to Pay for Reconstructive Surgery(2022)

Rationale for the Development of a Novel Clinical Grading Scale for Postoperative Facial Nerve Function: Results of a Multidisciplinary International Working Group(2023)

Predicting Resting Oral Commissure Tone Outcomes Following Masseter Nerve Transfer in Facial Reanimation(2020)

What Faces Reveal Impaired Affect Display in Facial Paralysis(2011)

What makes a good flap go bad?: A critical analysis of the literature of intraoperative factors related to free flap failure(2010)

Intraoperative Laser-Assisted Indocyanine Green Imaging for Objective Measurement of the Vascular Delay Technique in Locoregional Head and Neck Flaps(2014)

Predictors of Free Flap Volume Loss in Nonosseous Reconstruction of Head and Neck Oncologic Defects(2020)

Socioeconomic Disparities in Postoperative Outcomes of Osteocutaneous Fibula Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction(2024)

Hinged Forearm Split-Thickness Skin Graft for Radial Artery Fasciocutaneous Flap Donor Site Repair(2011)

Use of Customized Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Implants in the Reconstruction of Complex Maxillofacial Defects(2009)

Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Surgeon Diagnostic Accuracy in Facial Plastic and Oculoplastic Surgery Clinics(2016)

Body Dysmorphic Disorder in a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic(2015)

How facial lesions impact attractiveness and perception: Differential effects of size and location(2011)

Association of Rhinoplasty With Perceived Attractiveness, Success, and Overall Health(2017)

Association Between Facial Rejuvenation and Observer Ratings of Youth, Attractiveness, Success, and Health(2017)

Facial Lesions Negatively Impact Affect Display(2013)

How Old Do I Look? Exploring the Facial Cues of Age in a Tasked Eye-Tracking Study(2020)

Aesthetic analysis in rhinoplasty: surgeon vs. patient perspectives: A prospective, blinded study(2012)

Assessment of Casual Observers' Willingness to Pay for Increased Attractiveness Through Rhinoplasty(2018)

Transpalpebral Orbitofrontal Craniotomy: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Anterior Cranial Vault Lesions(2010)

Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Nasal Cavity(2011)

The Transconjunctival Transorbital Approach: A Keyhole Approach to the Midline Anterior Skull Base(2012)

Endoscopic transvestibular paramandibular exploration of the infratemporal fossa and parapharyngeal space: A minimally invasive approach to the middle cranial base(2011)

Reconstruction in open anterior skull base surgery: A review and algorithmic approach(2022)

Trans‐blepharoplasty orbitofrontal craniotomy for repair of lateral and posterior frontal sinus cerebrospinal fluid leak(2010)

A modified frontal–nasal–orbital approach to midline lesions of the anterior cranial fossa and skull base: technical note with case illustrations(2009)

Technique for reconstruction of large clival defects through an endoscopic‐assisted tunneled retropharyngeal approach(2018)

Combined endonasal and eyelid approach for management of extensive frontal sinus inverting papilloma(2017)

Robotic-Assisted Skull Base Surgery: Preclinical Study(2013)

Utility of preoperative fine needle aspiration in parotid lesions(2017)

Small Cell Carcinoma ex-Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland(2012)

The Subzygomatic Triangle(2013)

Alar Rim Grafting in Rhinoplasty(2009)

The straight truth: Measuring observer attention to the crooked nose(2011)

Alar Rim Grafting in Rhinoplasty(2009)

Assessment of the Influence of “Other-Race Effect” on Visual Attention and Perception of Attractiveness Before and After Rhinoplasty(2019)

Tip Nuances for the Nose of African Descent(2012)

Management of the Nasal Tip, Nasal Base, and Soft Tissue Envelope in Patients of African Descent(2020)

The African Rhinoplasty(2020)

Update of patient-specific maxillofacial implant(2015)

Trauma in Facial Plastic Surgery(2017)

Impact of facial defect reconstruction on attractiveness and negative facial perception(2015)

The Cost of Facial Deformity(2016)

A Review of and Algorithmic Approach to Soft Palate Reconstruction(2019)

Association of Face-lift Surgery With Social Perception, Age, Attractiveness, Health, and Success(2017)

Impact of crooked nose rhinoplasty on observer perceptions of attractiveness(2012)

Tissue Engineering for In Vitro Analysis of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Keloid Lesions(2013)

Adjunctive Fat Grafting to the Upper Lid and Brow(2012)

A Dual Approach to Understanding Facial Perception Before and After Blepharoplasty(2017)

Microvascular Flaps in Nasal Reconstruction(2017)

Management of Complicated Nasal Defects(2020)

Temporal trends in head and neck cancer surgery reconstruction(2014)

Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks(2012)

The transpalpebral incision: its use in keyhole approaches to cranial base brain tumors(2010)

Three-Hand Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery: Experience With an Anatomy-Preserving Mononostril Approach Technique(2017)

Experience with pharmacologic leeching with bivalirudin for adjunct treatment of venous congestion of head and neck reconstructive flaps(2018)

Transfacial Approaches to the Skull Base: The Early Contributions of Harvey Cushing(2011)

Association Between Surgical Trainee Daytime Sleepiness and Intraoperative Technical Skill When Performing Septoplasty(2018)

The IXth International Conference on AIDS and STD in Africa(1996)

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