Transposition Flaps in Nasal Reconstruction
The aim of reconstructive nasal surgery is not only to rebuild all or part of the nose but also to blend and tailor the new and old tissues in such…
Reconstruction of Alar Defects
With its complex symmetric contours and central facial location, the nose plays a key role in characterizing the face. Among the cosmetic subunits of the nose, the delicate nasal ala…
Anatomy, Physiology, and General Concepts in Nasal Reconstruction
Nasal reconstruction provides a challenging task for any facial plastic surgeon. In performing reconstructive surgery on the nose, one must balance both the functional aspects of the nasal airway with…
Reconstruction of the Dorsal and Sidewall Defects
Defects of the nasal dorsum or sidewall can result from trauma, congenital lesions, extirpation of neoplasms, or iatrogenic injuries. Simple techniques are often used to reconstruct defects in this area…
Reconstruction of Nasal Defects for Head and Neck Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, and Plastic Surgeons
Daniel G. Becker, MD, Guest Editor With skin cancers on the rise, otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons face an increasing number of patients with facial…
Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions for Asians
The term Asian refers to East Asians of the Pacific Rim who share not only a common heritage and skin type but also the same set of clinical skin problems….
Laser Therapy in Latino Skin
Because the Latino/Hispanic ethnic group is made up of various skin phototypes there is no one particular laser parameter applied to all Latinos. This review examines specific laser therapies and…
Laser Therapy in Black Skin
This article provides a systematic overview of laser, light, and other energy devices for patients of African descent. It also reviews complications in skin of color and some treatment options…
Aging Facial Skin: Infrared Broad Band Light Technologies
The application of infrared broadband light is the more recent addition of nonsurgical laser and light-based treatment for skin laxity and rhytids. Infrared broadband light, when used with the mobile technique,…
SmartLifting Fiber Laser–assisted Facial Rejuvenation Techniques
The greatest fear of using lasers subcutaneously in the face is that facial motor nerve injury will occur. With SmartLifting procedures, this is not a complication that occurs provided the…
