Advances in Midface Reconstruction
The complexity of the midface structure and its importance to a multitude of functions present the reconstructive surgeon with unique challenges. The midface is an area that is crucial both…
Aesthetic plastic surgery
Free Flap Reconstruction of the Oropharynx
Reconstruction of the oropharynx plays a critical role in preserving quality of life after surgical resection of oropharyngeal carcinoma. Free tissue is one of several reconstructive options, which can closely…
Spare Roof Technique A and B – A Step-by-step Guide to Avoid Suboptimal Outcomes
Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty encompasses various techniques that share the common goal of achieving a straight and smooth dorsum without the need for middle-third reconstruction using flaps or grafts. The Spare…
Updates in Assisted Advanced Technology for Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Surgery
Microvascular free tissue transfer in head and neck surgery has evolved through technological advancements, focusing on enhancing surgical outcomes and reducing complications. The strategic process involves preoperative planning for perforator…
Contemporary Approaches to Head and Neck Reconstruction
This article aims to provide an update on techniques related to head and neck reconstruction using microvascular free tissue transfer, focusing on strategies for donor vessel selection in the vessel…
Combining Preservation and Structural Rhinoplasty
Structural preservation rhinoplasty (SPR) uses structural methods and dorsal preservation. SPR approaches include (1) dorsal preservation techniques coupled with structural approaches to the lower third/nasal tip complex; (2) use of…
Microvascular Free Flap Practice Management and Career Development
Microvascular free flap surgery has become the gold standard for head and neck reconstruction. There is significant variability in the technical aspects of this type of surgery, but commonalities can…
The Crooked Nose and Major Septal Deviations in Dorsal Preservation
The crooked nose deformity (CND) has a multifactorial origin. Trauma, previous surgery, septal deviation, and maxillary and nasal bone hypertrophy contribute to asymmetry. The crooked nose has been deemed one…
Cartilaginous Pushdown Nasal Hump Treatment
The reduction of the nasal hump can be based on the partial resection of the cartilages and bones or on the preservation of these structures. The nasal dorsum preservation techniques,…
The Fusion Sling—Revisiting the Nasal Tip Suspensory Anatomy
Tip suspensory mechanisms have been studied in the past, with theories proposed by Pitanguy, Tardy, Saban, Palhazy, and others, to explain the supporting structures maintaining the nasal tip position. This…
