Brow/Upper Lid Anatomy, Aging and Aesthetic Analysis
The upper eyelid serves the important anatomic function of protecting the eye and rewetting the cornea to maintain vision. The complex dynamic action of the upper eyelid explains its relatively…
Midface and Periocular Rejuvenation
Anthony P. Sclafani, MD, FACS, Editor It is with great pleasure that I introduce this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America , dedicated to the esthetic treatment…
Early Practice Focus
The practice of evidence-based medicine combines physician experience, knowledge of current literature, and patient preferences. Different grading systems are used to evaluate current levels of evidence and recommendations. A variety…
Evidence-Based Medicine in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
Over the past decade, the treatment of infantile hemangiomas has undergone dramatic breakthroughs. This review critically evaluates the latest literature that supports the myriad treatment options for infantile hemangiomas. It…
Cleft Lip and Palate
The current article reviews the pertinent literature on the management of cleft lip and palate. We review the commonly used surgical techniques for repair, adjunctive options for treatment, clinical outcomes,…
Microvascular Reconstruction
Microvascular free tissue transfer is the best modality of replacing composite tissue defects with composite vascularized tissue. Wound healing, functional reconstruction, rehabilitation, and cosmesis are best accomplished when the tissue…
Evidence-Based Facial Fracture Management
With demands for an evidence-based approach to patient care, the management of facial fractures will come under increasing scrutiny because there is an overall deficiency in higher level clinical evidence….
An Evidence-Based Approach to Facial Reanimation
This article provides an overview of the current state of the art of facial reanimation using the best available evidence. Medical, surgical, and physical therapy options in acute and long-standing…
Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-based medicine has become increasingly prominent in the climate of modern day healthcare. The practice of evidence-based medicine involves the integration of the best available evidence with clinical experience and…
Evidence-Based Medicine in Laser Medicine for Facial Plastic Surgery
In the setting of rapidly changing technology tone must make a decision on whether he or she places a premium on being an “early adopter” of technology or delay purchasing…
