Plastic Surgery Key

12 Nasal Plastic Surgery: Rhinoplasty   Rhinoplasty is the most difficult facial surgical procedure to master. It requires the ability to apply—in the operating room—principles rooted in the aesthetic arts…

21 Advanced Skin Rejuvenation   The procedures described on the following pages have been called “nonsurgical facelifts.” They are described in much greater detail in a textbook coauthored by me…

19 The Eyebrow Lift   Drooping of the eyebrows is frequently one of the first signs of aging. This condition is often overlooked because most patients are unaware of the…

22 Chemical Peeling   A chemical peel involves the careful application of a scientifically formulated solution to the skin, which later causes the top layer to separate and shed (as…

17 Rejuvenizing the Aging Face: Facts and Myths   This chapter is designed to help facial surgeons address common questions and concerns posed by patients contemplating rejuvenation procedures. Specific procedures…

14 Cheek/Malar Augmentation   In my practice, cheek implants (Fig. 14.1) are rarely indicated. Particularly as the procedure applies to the malar mound, I find it rarely necessary in facelift…

24 Laser Surgery   All lasers are not the same. They are tools or instruments that come in a variety of different forms and are designed to perform different tasks….

20 The Facelift Operation   ■ Rhytidectomy The Greek word for wrinkle is rhytid and the suffix ectomy means “to remove or extract”; thus the term rhytidectomy. The layperson’s name…

16 Otoplasty: Surgery for Protruding Ears   Large protruding ears often cause deeper emotional upset than is generally realized by the patient’s friends or parents. Because the visual and psychological…

15 Lip Enhancement: Lifting and Augmentation   In the 21st century people from many ethnic backgrounds are becoming interested in having fuller, more youthful-looking lips. Injectable materials may provide temporary…