26. Fixation Devices
10.1055/b-0038-163150 26. Fixation DevicesBrian H. Gander, Renato Saltz Background Multiple devices have been described for fixation during browlift, midface lift, and neck rejuvenation. Plates and screws 1 : Screws can…
23. Fat Grafting
10.1055/b-0038-163147 23. Fat GraftingGeorge Broughton II, Sydney R. Coleman Preoperative Evaluation 1 Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations (see Chapter 4) Comprehensive medical and surgical history…
25. Tissue Glues
10.1055/b-0038-163149 25. Tissue GluesJoseph Meyerson, Renato Saltz Principles of the Perfect Tissue Adhesive High bonding strength Ease of operative applications Reproducible outcomes Nontoxic to tissue Affordable cost Fibrin Sealant History…
24. Treatment of Prominent Veins
10.1055/b-0038-163148 24. Treatment of Prominent VeinsEdward J. Ruane, Girish S. Munavalli Prominent Veins 1 Can occur in the presence or absence of either symptoms or an underlying functional venous disorder…
22. Soft Tissue Fillers
10.1055/b-0038-163146 22. Soft Tissue FillersAshkan Ghavami, Miles Graivier Relevant Anatomy and General Concepts 1 , 2 Note: This chapter is meant to discuss all current filler applications. We will concentrate…
21. Botulinum Toxin
10.1055/b-0038-163145 21. Botulinum ToxinJoshua Lemmon, Smita R. Ramanadham, Miles Graivier Definition Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that is produced by Clostridium botulinum, a gram-positive anaerobic bacterium. History and Physiology 1…
19. Chemical Peels
10.1055/b-0038-163143 19. Chemical PeelsGeorge Broughton II, Ahmed M. Hashem, Christopher Chase Surek, James E. Zins Preoperative Evaluation Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations Does the patient…
20. Dermabrasion
10.1055/b-0038-163144 20. DermabrasionGeorge Broughton II, James L. Baker, Jr. Preoperative Evaluation 1 – 4 Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations (see Chapter 4) Comprehensive medical and…
18. Nonablative Laser Resurfacing
10.1055/b-0038-163142 18. Nonablative Laser ResurfacingIbrahim Khansa, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns Equipment Two types of nonablative lasers, and two additional modalities, are commonly used in nonablative resurfacing. Midinfrared Lasers…
17. Ablative Laser Resurfacing
10.1055/b-0038-163141 17. Ablative Laser ResurfacingDarreil Wayne Freeman, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns Lasers were originally employed in surgery in the 1960s as a cutting instrument in lieu of a…
