Reduction mammaplasty and gynecomastia
Synopsis ▪ Macromastia, or mammary hypertrophy, is a disease process which can result in physical and psychological symptoms. ▪ Macromastia symptoms rarely improve without surgical intervention, which typically results in…
Chest reconstruction
Synopsis ▪ Rigid chest wall support may be achieved with mesh, acellular dermal matrix, or autogenous material such as tensor fascia lata (TFL). Of these, alloplastic mesh is most prone…
Local flaps for facial coverage
Synopsis ▪ Always consider the defect when planning a flap. ▪ Assess availability and laxity of local tissue. ▪ Rob Peter to pay Paul but only if Peter can afford…
Cleft palate
Synopsis ▪ Normal speech is the primary goal of cleft palate repair; minimizing effects of maxillary growth is also important but ultimately secondary. ▪ Cleft palate repair prior to 1…
Facial injuries
Synopsis ▪ The teachings of John Converse, Nicholas Georgiade, and Reed Dingman provided the benchmark for an entire generation of surgeons in facial injury repair. ▪ The treatment concepts discussed…
Liposuction and fat grafting
Synopsis ■ Incorporation of a diet and exercise program in conjunction with liposuction will allow patients to achieve their optimal shape and contour. Patients who do not adhere to diet…
Rhinoplasty
Synopsis Open rhino ■ Accurate preoperative analysis and clinical diagnosis set the foundation for successful primary open rhinoplasty. ■ Open rhinoplasty allows anatomic exposure, identification, and correction of nasal deformities….
Surgical Treatment of Occipital Migraine Headaches (Site IV)
10Surgical Treatment of Occipital Migraine Headaches (Site IV) Bahman Guyuron Salient Points • Roughly 40% of patients with migraine headaches experience pain in the occipital area. • Many of these…
