Introduction The desire of many patients to preserve their breasts regardless of the cosmetic outcome has led to a more aggressive use of partial mastectomy, with more extensive local resections…
Introduction For most of the 20th century, mastectomy was the surgical treatment of choice for breast cancer. Mastectomy is a disfiguring operation. Umberto Veronesi introduced breast conservation in the 1970s…
Introduction Oncoplastic surgery for the management of breast cancer has been receiving worldwide attention and gaining widespread acceptance. Simply stated, oncoplastic surgery is defined as tumor excision with a wide…
Abstract At its most fundamental level, suction lipectomy involves a rigid cannula connected to a suction device and direct lipectomy involves a thorough understanding of cervicofacial anatomy with a discerning…
Abstract Like all rejuvenative procedures, the aim of facial fat grafting is threefold: achieve a natural appearance by restoring a youthful vibrancy, avoid complications, and attain long-lasting aesthetic benefit. This…
Abstract Rhinoplasty is commonly acknowledged as the most demanding and difficult of plastic surgical procedures. The demands of rhinoplasty in the aging patient are no different. Regardless of patient age,…
Introduction The secret of a beautiful face lies behind a well-balanced proportion of facial features and is a composite of all of the anatomical elements, including skin, subcutaneous tissues, muscle,…
Keywords Midface implants, Midface rejuvenation, Facial volume restoration Introduction The basis for all facial rejuvenation is an appreciation for normal aesthetic beauty and anatomy, the recognition of aging changes,…
Abstract Patients with poor skeletal foundations, as seen with microgenia, will not only tend to show certain stigmata of aging earlier, such as poor necklines and jowling, but will also…
History The history of facial rejuvenation has mainly focused on addressing cervicofacial laxity. In 1919 Bettman and Bourget simultaneously presented their experience with subcutaneous rhytidectomy . In 1960 Aufricht was…
