Progressive Tension Sutures
28. Progressive Tension Sutures Terri A. Zomerlei, Todd A. Pollock, Harlan Pollock DEFINITION: PROGRESSIVE TENSION SUTURES ■ Progressive tension sutures (PTSs) securely anchor flaps over multiple points of fixation in…
Periorbital Anatomy
29. Periorbital Anatomy Jason K. Potter, Grant Gilliland SKELETAL AND SURFACE ANATOMY1 KEY SKELETAL LANDMARKS OF THE PERIORBITAL REGION (Fig. 29-1) Fig. 29-1 Bony anatomy of the orbit. ■ Superior…
Breast Augmentation
52. Breast Augmentation Evan B. Katzel, Thornwell H. Parker III, Jeffrey E. Janis, Dennis C. Hammond BACKGROUND ■ Breast augmentation is the second most common cosmetic surgery (after liposuction).1 ■…
Female Genital Aesthetic Surgery
63. Female Genital Aesthetic Surgery Phillip D. Khan, Christine Hamori ■ Incidence of female genital aesthetic surgery has increased as the quest for the aesthetic “ideal” becomes more popular. •…
Fat Grafting
23. Fat Grafting George Broughton II, Sydney R. Coleman PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION1 ■ Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations (see Chapter 4) ■ Comprehensive medical and surgical…
Aesthetics of Gender Affirmation Surgery
65. Aesthetics of Gender Affirmation Surgery Juan L. Rendon, Christopher J. Salgado ■ The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) promotes a multidisciplinary approach for the care of transgender…
Face and Neck Anatomy
30. Face and Neck Anatomy John H. Hulsen, Jeffrey E. Janis FACE AND NECK ANATOMY ■ Mastery of the three-dimensional anatomy of the face and neck is essential for safe…
Facial Analysis
31. Facial Analysis Janae L. Kittinger, Raman C. Mahabir SKIN QUALITY1,2 ■ Skin type and complexion • Fitzpatrick classification: Ranks the skin’s tendency to tan or burn after actinic exposure…
Chemical Peels
19. Chemical Peels George Broughton II, Ahmed M. Hashem, Christopher Chase Surek, James E. Zins PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION ■ Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations ■ Does…
Nasolabial Fold
43. Nasolabial Fold Sumeet Sorel Teotia, Maristella S. Evangelista PERTINENT ANATOMY The nasolabial fold is a combination of complex mechanisms consisting of skin, adjacent redundant cheek, the nasal ala, the…
