Neck Skin Rejuvenation
The author of this article uses the pulsed ablative CO 2 laser for resurfacing of the neck and face, based on the gold standard status of the CO 2 laser…
Noninvasive Treatment of the Neck
Emerging trends in neck rejuvenation include the incorporation of nonsurgical treatment modalities as an offering to those patients desiring minimal downtime and accepting of mild results. Intense focused ultrasound is…
Preoperative Evaluation of the Aging Neck Patient
The appearance of the neck plays an important role in terms of the patient’s overall facial appearance. Facial rejuvenation procedures incorporate rejuvenation and improvement of the neck’s appearance as a…
Anatomy and Physiology of the Aging Neck
This article discusses the surgically relevant anatomic and physiologic tenets of the aging neck. Procedures performed to rejuvenate and contour the aging neck can be challenging. A thorough understanding of…
Considerations in Non-Caucasian Facial Rejuvenation
Aging of the face is inevitable and undeniable. This process includes a loss of skeletal support, soft tissue volume depletion, and a decrease in skin elasticity. The contribution of these…
Scar Treatment Variations by Skin Type
Patients and clinicians use skin color attributes such as color uniformity, color distribution, and texture to infer physiologic health status. Normalization of skin color, surface texture, and height are important…
Laser and Face Peel Procedures in Non-Caucasians
Facial resurfacing procedures are becoming increasingly popular. The percentage of non-Caucasian individuals seeking these treatments continues to rise. Patients with darker skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI) face unique challenges…
Rhinoplasty in the Asian Nose
For Asian people with poorly developed dorsal height and tip height combined with thick skin, augmentation is the most common procedure in rhinoplasty. Nasal deformities are also prevalent. Frequent use…
Asian Blepharoplasty
This article discusses in detail the cultural aesthetic issues that confront the surgeon interested in performing Asian blepharoplasty in terms of defining an aesthetic Asian ideal and the subject of…
Ethnic Considerations in Hair Restoration Surgery
Patients of different ethnicities have specific characteristics that are essential for hair transplant surgeons to understand so that aesthetic results can be achieved. In this article, the approaches of follicular…
