Michael Alfertshofer

1.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
120 papers, 918 citations indexed

About

Michael Alfertshofer is a scholar working on Dermatology, Neurology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael Alfertshofer has authored 120 papers receiving a total of 918 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 66 papers in Dermatology, 52 papers in Neurology and 43 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Michael Alfertshofer's work include Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques (65 papers), Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research (33 papers) and Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders (28 papers). Michael Alfertshofer is often cited by papers focused on Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques (65 papers), Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research (33 papers) and Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders (28 papers). Michael Alfertshofer collaborates with scholars based in Germany, United States and Netherlands. Michael Alfertshofer's co-authors include Sebastian Cotofana, Konstantin Frank, Samuel Knoedler, Leonard Knoedler, Nicholas Moellhoff, Cosima C. Hoch, Jeremy B. Green, Barbara Wollenberg, Arthur Swift and Jan-Christoffer Lüers and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Annals of Surgery and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Michael Alfertshofer

106 papers receiving 886 citations

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Mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities in metabolic aberrations of diabetic wounds: a narrative review

2025 18 citations Samuel Knoedler, Michael Alfertshofer et al. profile →

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Michael Alfertshofer

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NEURO

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Leonard Knoedler United States

Eqram Rahman United Kingdom

Mario Alessandri‐Bonetti Italy

Jeremie D. Oliver United States

Behrus Puladi Germany

Andrea L. Kossler United States

Tyler Safran Canada

Francisco R. Ávila United States

Alberto Grammatica Italy

Ilaria Baldelli Italy

Leonard Knoedler United States

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Knoedler, Leonard, Michael Alfertshofer, Samuel Knoedler, et al.. (2025). A Retrospective Analysis of 8457 Glossectomy Cases Over 15 Years—The Boon and Bane of Radical Neck Dissection. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 36(8). 2834–2839. 1 indexed citations

Alfertshofer, Michael, Sebastian Cotofana, Jeremy B. Green, et al.. (2025). The Influence of Image Exposure Duration on Facial Perception—Why It Matters. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 24(9). e70457–e70457. 1 indexed citations

Dean, J. H., Cosima C. Hoch, Barbara Wollenberg, et al.. (2025). Advancements in bioengineered and autologous skin grafting techniques for skin reconstruction: a comprehensive review. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 12. 1461328–1461328. 13 indexed citations

Muñoz-Lora, Victor Ricardo Manuel, et al.. (2025). Continuous Improvement of Frontal Rhytids Following Glabella Only Treatments With Neuromodulators—A Clinical Prospective Pilot Study. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 24(8). e70188–e70188.

Knoedler, Samuel, Dany Y. Matar, Mychajlo S. Kosyk, et al.. (2025). The Impact of Body Mass Index on Breast Reduction Outcomes: A Multi-Institutional Data Analysis of 45,000 Cases over 15 Years. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 49(13). 3688–3702. 6 indexed citations

Frank, Konstantin, Nicholas Moellhoff, Kai Kaye, et al.. (2024). Understanding the Interplay Between Skin, Fascia, and Muscles of the Midface in Facial Aging. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 48(18). 3568–3576. 2 indexed citations

Moellhoff, Nicholas, et al.. (2024). Impact of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Perfusion Dynamics in Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flaps. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 13(17). 5261–5261.

Zhang, Wenqian, Shengming Zhang, Samuel Knoedler, et al.. (2024). Hybrid biomaterial hydrogel loading iRGD&PS double modified lipid nanoparticles ameliorates diabetic wound healing through promoting efferocytosis and glycolysis-related macrophage reprogramming. Chemical Engineering Journal. 497. 154800–154800. 3 indexed citations

Knoedler, Samuel, Konstantin Frank, Thomas Muehlberger, et al.. (2024). Neural Interconnections of Extracranial Nerves in Headache Surgery: Anatomical Landmarks and Clinical Implications: A Review of the Literature. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 155(1). 183e–192e. 1 indexed citations

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Hoch, Cosima C., Samuel Knoedler, Leonard Knoedler, et al.. (2024). ChatGPT’s Response Consistency: A Study on Repeated Queries of Medical Examination Questions. European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education. 14(3). 657–668. 29 indexed citations

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Koziej, Mateusz, Jeremy B. Green, Brian S. Biesman, et al.. (2024). The Relationship Between Glabellar Contraction Patterns and Glabellar Muscle Anatomy: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging–based Study. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 45(1). NP8–NP15. 10 indexed citations

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Koziej, Mateusz, Sachin M. Shridharani, Tadeusz Popiela, et al.. (2024). Exploratory Analysis of Upper Facial Muscle Interplay During Emotional Expressions: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Insights From Young, Caucasian, Toxin-naïve Individuals. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 45(4). 414–421. 2 indexed citations

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Knoedler, Samuel, Jun Jiang, Philipp Moog, et al.. (2024). Preventive Paradox? Postoperative Outcomes After Risk-Reducing Mastectomy and Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. Clinical Breast Cancer. 24(8). 746–754. 11 indexed citations

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Knoedler, Samuel, Fortunay Diatta, Michael Alfertshofer, et al.. (2024). Protein as a preoperative predictor – Impact of hypoalbuminemia on 30-day outcomes of breast reduction surgery. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 100. 144–152. 8 indexed citations

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Knoedler, Samuel, Jun Jiang, Mychajlo S. Kosyk, et al.. (2024). The impact of age on outcomes after breast reduction surgery – A multi-institutional data analysis of 40,958 cases. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 98. 318–330. 7 indexed citations

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Harris, Steven M., et al.. (2023). Introduction of the Lip Classification of Tubercles: A Novel Approach to Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Lip Treatments. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5. 1 indexed citations

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Alfertshofer, Michael, Arthur Swift, Jeremy B. Green, et al.. (2023). The perception of lip aesthetics in the context of facial proportions—An eye‐tracking‐based analysis. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 38(8). 1606–1617. 5 indexed citations

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Frank, Konstantin, et al.. (2023). Facial Anthropometric Measurements and Principles – Overview and Implications for Aesthetic Treatments. Facial Plastic Surgery. 40(3). 348–362. 7 indexed citations

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Hoch, Cosima C., Barbara Wollenberg, Jan-Christoffer Lüers, et al.. (2023). ChatGPT’s quiz skills in different otolaryngology subspecialties: an analysis of 2576 single-choice and multiple-choice board certification preparation questions. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 280(9). 4271–4278. 113 indexed citations

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Cotofana, Sebastian, et al.. (2022). Vascular Safe Zones for Facial Soft Tissue Filler Injections. PubMed. 42(4). 238–245. 1 indexed citations

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