With the advent of newer injectables with less immunogenicity and greater longevity, nonsurgical rhinoplasty has become a viable alternative to surgery. An understanding of the surgical anatomy of the nose,…
This article examines the increasing role of injectable fillers to treat midface aging and our approach to decision making regarding the use of fillers versus surgery. We discuss the volume…
The author uses the pulsed ablative CO 2 laser regularly for skin rejuvenation. This decision is based on the gold standard status of the CO 2 modality and an innovative…
Alloplastic facial implants and injectable fillers are currently used for facial rejuvenation and augmentation. Their respective roles in augmentation and volume replacement of the chin and midface are discussed. Treatment…
This article describes the use of the endoscopic brow-lifting technique in addressing periorbital aging. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantage of the endoscopic versus traditional techniques of brow lifting…
Because modern facelift patients desire a less-invasive approach or minimally invasive approach to reduce visible scarring and decrease the recovery phase, achieving the surgeon’s goal of optimal, reliable, and long-term…
Theda C. Kontis, MD, FACS, Editor This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics . I know this because on my bookshelf rests every edition since the…
This article reviews the history of hair follicle regeneration from follicular fragments and dissociated cells. The challenges of trichogenic in vitro culture and subsequent delivery into the patient are discussed,…
Most complications associated with hair restoration are completely preventable and arise from variables that are directly controlled by the surgeon and the patient. Physicians who thoroughly grasp the nuances of…
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a highly sophisticated medical tattoo process for balding or thinning hair. SMP looks amazingly simple, but this novel technique must be customized for each patient because…
