Plastic Surgery Key

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 30.1 ) Why is Gynecomastia Important? When my breasts developed as an adolescent male, I was winning medals for swimming, but I never swam in…

The Clinical Problem Hypoplasia and ptosis of the mammary are frequent occurrences, especially in multiparous women or in women after significant weight loss. Decreased breast volume may induce a negative…

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 29.1 ) A young woman’s perception of normal body form is increasingly influenced by the media to match a somewhat stereotyped image of beauty. The…

The Clinical Problem Dentofacial (dentoskeletal) deformities are characterized by an abnormal position of the maxilla and/or mandible and associated teeth that affect jaw function and facial aesthetics. These deformities are…

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 12.1 ) Synopsis Neck shape is determined by the following: ▪ Mandible anatomy—chin hypoplasia ▪ Skin turgor, texture, tone ▪ Fat deposition location and volume…

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 20.1 ) Rhinoplasty remains the most common aesthetic procedure in men, with 55,000 performed in 2014 alone. Male anatomic variation, frequent posttraumatic pathology, desired aesthetic…

The Clinical Problem In recent years, young Asian women have often described their ideal nose as having a thin, gentle lateral curve and a slightly upward nasal tip. They also…

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 21.1 ) Increased nose self-awareness translates into increased patient concern and increased demand for relatively small changes in nasal contour. Medical rhinoplasty is especially well…

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 23.1 ) Synopsis ■ The patient, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an injury to the anterior maxilla in a motor vehicle accident. There were no injuries…

The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 25.1 ) Hypomastia is usually a developmental issue but may also be seen after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or major weight loss. It is well known how…