Facial rejuvenation with structural fat grafting
Key points • Fat grafting provides a less invasive, more anatomic rejuvenation of the aging face by replacing missing volume. As such, the risks associated with open facial procedures are…
Aesthetic plastic surgery
Dermabrasion
• Dermabrasion is an effective and economical modality to minimize the appearance of mild to moderate facial rhytids, especially around the mouth. • Dermabrasion can be performed under local and…
Autogenous, allogeneic and alloplastic lower lid spacers after blepharoplasty
Key Points • Resorption may be less with autogenous lower lid spacers. • Ear cartilage is very effective but may be visible over time. • Allogeneic spacers avoid donor site…
Is the transpalpebral approach to the upper and midface rejuvenation a safe method?
Key points • Transpalpebral temporal lateral and supraorbital adhesion release. • Browlift. • Transpalpebral corrugator myectomy. • Transpalpebral midface lift. • Muscular suspension canthopexy. Patient selection The transpalpebral approach to…
Correction of blepharoplasty complications, management of the elevated upper eyelid during blepharoplasty
Key points • Blepharoplasty remains one of the most common aesthetic procedures, and knowledge of the potential complications and treatment based upon a post-operative timeframe is essential. • Retrobulbar hemorrhage…
Evolution of the subperiosteal midface lift
Key points • Descent of the midfacial structures and volume deflation lead to characteristic aging changes, including infraorbital concavity, a defined lower lid–cheek junction and nasolabial line formation. • Complete…
Atypical granulomas and infection after blepharoplasty
Key points • Early bacterial infection is typical. • Late infection may be atypical – mycobacteria. • Inflammation may be caused by foreign body reaction. • Non-caseating granulomas may occur…
No touch lower blepharoplasty
Key points Chief complaints for lower eyelid blepharoplasty • Puffiness • Dark circles • Discolored skin • Excess skin • Loose skin • Wrinkled skin • Crows feet • Baggy…
Alloplastic augmentation to improve blepharoplasty and midfacial results
Key points • The infraorbital rim and adjacent midface skeleton support the lower lid and midface soft tissues. • Young, attractive women have convex midface skeletons with narrow eyeball, short…
Midface elevation: one single suture
Key points • Adequate markings on the skin. • Suitable skin dissection. • SMAS/platysma flap elevation. • Midface treatment. • Skin sutures. Patient selection The decision as to whether to…