Root Z-epicanthoplasty
Table 7.1 Indications for surgery Cosmetically displeasing epicanthal fold less than 5 mm In combination with ptosis surgery, double upper eyelid crease formation or epiblepharon repair Table 7.2 Preoperative evaluation…
Upper blepharoplasty
Table 3.1 Indications for surgery Functional dermatochalasis affecting vision Cosmetically displeasing dermatochalasis and/or upper eyelid fullness To correct associated lash ptosis, entropion, blepharitis or anophthalmic prosthetic instability Use of upper…
Revision of Asian upper eyelid crease
Table 6.1 Indications for surgery Eyelid crease asymmetry High placement of surgical eyelid crease Hollowing of superior sulcus Table 6.2 Preoperative evaluation History of prior surgery to create eyelid…
Asian eyelid crease formation (double eyelid operation) by suture ligation method
Table 5.1 Indications for surgery Absent or incomplete upper eyelid crease No anatomic soft-tissue redundancy such as dermatochalasis and orbital fat prolapse Table 5.2 Preoperative evaluation Prior facial surgery…
Chalazion incision and drainage
Table 2.1 Indications for surgery Refractory to conservative/medical therapy Multiple symptomatic chalazia Interference with vision/amblyogenic Recurrence/concern for neoplasm and need for biopsy Table 2.2 Preoperative evaluation Assessment for madarosis,…
Treatment of the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system during minimally invasive facial rejuvenation
Key points • To understand the underlying structural anatomy of the face, including the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS), originally described by Mitz and Peyronie in 1976, platysma and supporting ligaments….
Limited incision midface lift
Key points • The relevant surgical anatomy of the midface and eyelid are demonstrated to show the safest plane of dissection. • The zygomaxillary anthropometric point is a key anthropometric…
Use of barbed sutures in the face
Key points • The use of barbed sutures to suspend non-dissected soft tissue requires placement of several sutures and the degree and duration of the correction are limited • Bi-directional…
Short-scar facelift
Key points • Our workhorse in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation is the MACS-lift (minimal access cranial suspension lift). • A short-scar facelift is not the same as a traditional facelift…
Botox® Cosmetic
Key points • Botulinum neurotoxin type A produces chemodenervation of muscle by preventing binding of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular endplate. • Relaxation of the underlying muscle improves rhytids and can…
