Abstract The description, diagnosis, and management of skull base cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks has a long, controversial history dating back to the first report of this entity in the 17th…
Abstract For over thirty years, botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) have been used for therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Of the five formulations of BoNT type A (BoNT-A) available worldwide, three have been…
Abstract Complications in dermatologic surgery range from inconsequential to life-threatening and from unpredictable to entirely avoidable. Bleeding, infection and poor wound healing are of particular concern. Thorough preoperative assessment, careful…
Abstract The venous system of the lower extremities is a complex, interconnected network consisting of large- and small-caliber vessels. Incompetence within this system manifests clinically as visible telangiectasias, reticular veins,…
Abstract Androgenic alopecia can be slowed and sometimes partially reversed with topical and medical treatments. However, the mainstay of correcting androgenic alopecia is with 1–4 hair follicular unit transplantation of…
Abstract Over the past few decades, the number of cosmetic procedures performed has risen significantly, with millions of procedures done each year. Use of injectable soft tissue fillers to soften…
Abstract Liposuction is an effective method for surgically improving localized areas of excess subcutaneous fat. Modern liposuction is performed using dilute local anesthesia, via the tumescent technique, together with small…
Abstract Despite the continued release of new devices, from lasers to ultrasound, chemical peels remain our steadfast resurfacing tool. This is due in large part to their proven efficacy and…
