Successful lower blepharoplasties address patient-specific lower eyelid, canthal, and lid–cheek junction pathology. Various technical procedures have been described to address the lower eyelid lamellae and tarsoligamentous sling. The most appropriate…
The preoperative evaluation plays an important role in optimizing outcomes and minimizing morbidity for patients undergoing blepharoplasty. This article provides a detailed, systematic approach for the preoperative evaluation of patients…
Lower eyelid function and appearance depend on the complex anatomic relationship between the soft tissue lamellae, supportive tarsoligamentous sling, and bone. Aging in the lower lid area may be caused…
The Problem Being Treated Universally, nearly everyone has or will experience a scar at some point in their life. Irrespective of the cause of the scar, the wound-healing process may…
Background and Treatment Algorithm This chapter combines information and treatment pearls presented throughout this book to provide a practical framework for approaching the management of scars based on specific scar…
Introduction Acne is one of the most common dermatologic diagnoses. It is seen in up to 95% of adolescent boys and 85% of adolescent girls. Although acne is treatable, the…
INTRODUCTION TO SCAR FORMATION AND WOUND HEALING Civilians and wounded warriors all over the world struggle with functional and symptomatic issues due to hypertrophic and keloid scars. Scars belong to…
Introduction Millions of people across the globe suffer from disfiguring traumatic and burn scars with far-reaching physical, psychological, and social impacts. The scars may result in profound functional limitations, disfigurement,…
Introduction Cutaneous scars are a ubiquitous part of life; so also is the treatment of scars. Much progress has been made in therapeutic options for scars over the past few…
Introduction As dermatologic surgeons, we can employ a wide variety of approaches to help improve existing scars with more cosmetically pleasing ones. A successful scar revision can markedly improve form,…
