Endoscopic Midfacial Rejuvenation
Early facial rejuvenation focused largely on the upper and lower thirds of the face. More recently, improvements in understanding of midfacial aging and anatomy have paralleled the development of endoscopic…
Midface Skeletal Enhancement
Alloplastic malar augmentation offers a reliable means of achieving a permanent, yet reversible, form of midfacial volume enhancement that serves to correct the changes associated with facial aging, hypoplasia, and…
Surgical Treatment of the Brow and Upper Eyelid
Surgical management of the aging upper face has taken on a critical role in total facial rejuvenation, with a variety of techniques available. The hallmarks of the aging upper third…
Minimally Invasive Options for the Brow and Upper Lid
Eyebrow and upper eyelid aging occurs in all tissue planes, and manifests most commonly in skin quality, tissue volume loss (soft tissue and bone), and tissue descent. All these involutional…
Minimally Invasive Surgical Adjuncts to Upper Blepharoplasty
A variety of surgical adjuncts can be added to upper eyelid blepharoplasty with the goal of enhancing surgical results and patient satisfaction. All of these procedures are minimally invasive and…
Midface Anatomy, Aging, and Aesthetic Analysis
This article reviews the key anatomic structures in the region of the midface, including important surface and bony landmarks, innervation, blood supply, muscle layers, and fat compartments. It also discusses…
Brow/Upper Lid Anatomy, Aging and Aesthetic Analysis
The upper eyelid serves the important anatomic function of protecting the eye and rewetting the cornea to maintain vision. The complex dynamic action of the upper eyelid explains its relatively…
Midface and Periocular Rejuvenation
Anthony P. Sclafani, MD, FACS, Editor It is with great pleasure that I introduce this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America , dedicated to the esthetic treatment…
Early Practice Focus
The practice of evidence-based medicine combines physician experience, knowledge of current literature, and patient preferences. Different grading systems are used to evaluate current levels of evidence and recommendations. A variety…
Evidence-Based Medicine in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
Over the past decade, the treatment of infantile hemangiomas has undergone dramatic breakthroughs. This review critically evaluates the latest literature that supports the myriad treatment options for infantile hemangiomas. It…
