Brow and forehead lifting
Introduction Forehead and brow lifting procedures are performed by cosmetic surgeons to correct changes from aging to the upper face. They afford long-term improvement of brow positioning and, depending on…
Anatomical considerations of the face and eyelids
General concept Facial rejuvenation procedures have increased over the past decade, which has brought increased attention to the anatomy of the face. This renewed focus on understanding facial anatomy with…
Preoperative assessment of the face, neck, and eyes
Blepharoplasty and brow lift Patient selection It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Surgically “opening these windows,” on appropriate patients, can lead to long-lasting…
Inhalation Injury, Respiratory Failure, and Ventilator Support in Acute Burn Care
Sustaining an inhalation injury increases the risk of severe complications and mortality. Current evidential support to guide treatment of the injury or subsequent complications is lacking, as studies either exclude…
Inhalation Injury, Respiratory Failure, and Ventilator Support in Acute Burn Care
Sustaining an inhalation injury increases the risk of severe complications and mortality. Current evidential support to guide treatment of the injury or subsequent complications is lacking, as studies either exclude…
Micropigmentation and microblading
Key points • Androgenetic alopecia is a frequent cause of hair loss and hair thinning for both men and women, and it has the potential to negatively affect self-esteem, psychosocial…
Medical workup for hair loss
Key points • Although most patients seeking hair restoration have androgenetic alopecia, there are several other potential etiologies of hair-loss disorders. It is important to exclude other causes of hair…
Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride
Key points • Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of alopecia in both men and women; however, approved therapeutic treatment options are limited. • Patients should be counseled that…
Topical immunotherapies
Key points • Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss and arises from androgen-dependent hair follicle miniaturization on the scalp. • Several studies have suggested that follicular…
Wigs and hair prosthetics
Key points • Patients with androgenetic alopecia and other types of alopecia may turn to hair prosthetics when other medical and procedural interventions have been aesthetically unsatisfying and hair loss…
