Allergic Skin Disease
The two most common allergic skin diseases in the world are often the least familiar to practicing surgeons: atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. When unrecognized, these disorders can cause great…
Nonallergic Rhinitis
This article reviews a uniform way to describe nonallergic rhinitis in its various forms. The insights into its pathophysiology are briefly reviewed. A classification scheme for the different forms is…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This article defines chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and shares contemporary principles for its diagnosis and management, focusing on practical considerations for rhinoplasty surgeons. Nasal obstruction, the most common symptom of CRS,…
Allergic Rhinitis
Familiarity with the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis is important for physicians concerned with the nasal airway. Allergic rhinitis is a common and manageable condition that may cause persistent…
Rhinoplasty in Light of Sinonasal Issues
Stephanie A. Joe, MD, Guest Editor I am honored to have been chosen to guest edit another issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America . This is a…
Combining Laser Therapies for Optimal Outcomes in Treating the Aging Face and Acne Scars
Aging and sun damage of the skin results in skin laxity, rhytides, texture irregularities, dyspigmentation, and vascular changes. Many different laser devices are frequently used to correct these changes from…
Ulthera: Initial and Six Month Results
The Ulthera system is a facial application of intense focused ultrasound developed for improving noninvasive rejuvenation results. This article describes the Ulthera device, its mechanism of action, the indications and…
Adipocyte-Derived Stem Cells for the Face
This review gives a basic overview of the current state of fat transplantation in view of adipose-derived stem cells. Current technologies regarding facial rejuvenation are presented, with a brief review…
Cannulas for Facial Filler Placement
With more physicians performing injections to the face in increasingly sophisticated ways, techniques must evolve accordingly. Injectables are no longer mere wrinkle fillers but true panfacial volumizers that are placed…
Combining Fractional Carbon-Dioxide Laser Resurfacing with Face-Lift Surgery
The human face ages in three different ways: tissues descend; the skin develops rhytides, dyschromia, and numerous lesions; and facial volume is lost. Face-lift surgery and skin resurfacing are two…
