Restoring the Neck Contour
The authors deal with different kinds of patients exhibiting different anatomic arrangements of the structures in their neck, different ages, and different expectations; there are several techniques from which to…
Lore’s Fascia a Strong Fixation Point for Neck Rejuvenation Procedures
Anchoring platysma muscle on fixed points of the face is not new. Revolutionary high superficial muscular aponeurotic system techniques and a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the tympanomastoid fascia…
Progressive Tunnelizations in Neck Face Lift Detachment
The author describes 13 years of experience in the application of a new and simple method of facial cutaneous detachment using specially designed bifaceted rigid steel wands called Dilson Luz Vascular…
Nonexcisional, Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation of the Neck
This article reviews the broad range of effective options for the nonexcisional rejuvenation of the neck. It discusses the relevant noninvasive anatomy of the neck, classification of the procedural options…
Anatomy of the Neck
The neck is the region of the body between the clavicle and the mandible. It contains several vital structures and serves to separate the head from the torso. A detailed…
The Neck: A Complex Cylinder
Malcolm D. Paul, MD, FACS, Editor Cosmetic medical and surgical approaches to the aging neck have evolved over the past several decades and include noninvasive, minimally invasive, and open surgical…
Secondary Lip and Palate Surgery
To properly treat a patient with a secondary cleft lip or palate deformity, one must make an accurate diagnosis of the underlying problem. Recognition of specific recurring patterns and common…
Measuring Outcomes in Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment
Measuring meaningful outcomes in cleft lip and palate surgery is difficult. Many methods of measurement lack validity or reliability, are impractical to implement, or are not consistently used. Yet the…
Correction of the Cleft Nasal Deformity
The cleft nasal deformity remains the most likely stigma of the cleft to remain plainly visible despite vigorous and repeated attempts at correction. This deformity is present at birth, but…
Surgical Considerations in 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) may be associated with several palatal abnormalities, including overt cleft palate, submucosal cleft palate, palatopharyngeal disproportion, and velar hypotonia. The syndrome is the genetic disorder…
