Asian blepharoplasty
The term “Asian blepharoplasty” refers specifically to the surgical creation of an upper eyelid crease amongst people of Southeast Asian descent. Unlike traditional blepharoplasty, which is typically performed on persons…
Brow and forehead lifting
Introduction Forehead and brow lifting procedures are performed by cosmetic surgeons to correct changes from aging to the upper face. They afford long-term improvement of brow positioning and, depending on…
Anatomical considerations of the face and eyelids
General concept Facial rejuvenation procedures have increased over the past decade, which has brought increased attention to the anatomy of the face. This renewed focus on understanding facial anatomy with…
Preoperative assessment of the face, neck, and eyes
Blepharoplasty and brow lift Patient selection It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Surgically “opening these windows,” on appropriate patients, can lead to long-lasting…
Lips and Chin
9 Lips and Chin Summary This chapter focuses on reconstruction of lip and chin defects with the goal of provide oral competence for speech and oral feeding. Lip reconstruction algorithm is…
Graft Harvest Techniques
10 Graft Harvest Techniques Summary This chapter focuses on the surgical principles involved with harvest of grafting material for reconstruction principles discussed in previous chapters. We provide specific techniques for septal…
