Lower eyelid blepharoplasty
The main goals of a lower eyelid blepharoplasty for lower eyelid rejuvenation are orbital contouring of the fat pad compartments, achieving a smooth transition at the lower eyelid-cheek junction, and…
Facelift: Superficial and deep plane with and without resuspension of the retaining ligaments—a practical step-by-step guide
Introduction A facelift is an important tool in the armamentarium of the cosmetic surgeon. There are some that attempt to overfill the face to minimize sagging, while others surgically lift…
Contouring procedures of the face: Handling the soof, the nasojugal fold, and the infraorbital hollowness
Anatomy The anatomy of the eyelid and midface has been well described in Chapter 1 . While the lower eyelid and the cheek are two separate cosmetic units that are…
Establishing an office-based surgery center
Presently, the expanding range of medical advancements in office-based surgery (OBS) is gaining increasing prominence. Across twenty-six states, including Washington DC, health departments hold significant authority over OBS. While pain…
Pearls in facial surgery, a multi-specialty approach
Introduction Facial plastic surgery is an exceedingly complex field. The margin for error is extremely small and mastery of surgical technique is an absolute requirement for sustained successful outcomes. While…
Non-surgical skin tightening and resurfacing: Lasers, chemical peels and other devices
Summary and key features Skin resurfacing and tightening procedures are widely sought after, safe, and effective. Review of skin resurfacing technologies, including lasers, light and energy devices, chemical peels, microneedling,…
The modern neck lift without a facelift
Introduction As patients age, ultraviolet (UV) exposure accumulates, and gravity wreaks havoc. Sagging and a wrinkled neck is a common byproduct of this prolonged exposure and causes a great deal…
Thread lifting
Introduction Thread lift procedures have gained attention in cosmetic medicine and popular culture as a minimally invasive alternative to rhytidectomy. The use of thread lifting has grown in recent years,…
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Introduction The eyes are arguably the most noticeable feature of the upper third of the human face. Their expressivity accounts for a significant proportion of non-verbal communication between individuals. Periorbital…
Asian blepharoplasty
The term “Asian blepharoplasty” refers specifically to the surgical creation of an upper eyelid crease amongst people of Southeast Asian descent. Unlike traditional blepharoplasty, which is typically performed on persons…
