This chapter deals with the technique used by the author to facilitate the likelihood of forming a crease in a single-lidded individual: by effective removal of redundant hindering tissues (proper…
It is always desirable to be able to enter and exit the eyelid (through an existing crease) without leaving too much of a footprint. If one can strive to enter,…
In common usage, the eyelid crease is often meant to describe a natural inward creasing of the skin seen in the upper eyelid, typically dividing it into a lower segment…
We have touched on the cultural diversity and linguistic differences among the Asian races. Ethnically the Asian patients who often request this type of cosmetic surgery include Chinese, Japanese, Koreans,…
Introduction In 2018, more than 366,000 invasive cosmetic procedures were conducted in the United States. Among these, rhytidectomy, blepharoplasty, and forehead and brow lift constituted over 20% of all cosmetic…
The main goals of a lower eyelid blepharoplasty for lower eyelid rejuvenation are orbital contouring of the fat pad compartments, achieving a smooth transition at the lower eyelid-cheek junction, and…
Introduction A facelift is an important tool in the armamentarium of the cosmetic surgeon. There are some that attempt to overfill the face to minimize sagging, while others surgically lift…
Anatomy The anatomy of the eyelid and midface has been well described in Chapter 1 . While the lower eyelid and the cheek are two separate cosmetic units that are…
Presently, the expanding range of medical advancements in office-based surgery (OBS) is gaining increasing prominence. Across twenty-six states, including Washington DC, health departments hold significant authority over OBS. While pain…
Introduction Facial plastic surgery is an exceedingly complex field. The margin for error is extremely small and mastery of surgical technique is an absolute requirement for sustained successful outcomes. While…
