Transconjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty is a safe and effective procedure with a low complication rate. Success with this procedure depends on proper patient analysis and selection. The lower lid periorbital…
Festoons represent a combination of fluid accumulation and soft tissue laxity in the superolateral cheek. They remain a difficult entity to treat. The ideal treatment for festoons would possess minimal…
Rhinoplasty has become a detail-dependent surgery. With precise techniques better results have been achieved. We are continually searching for the ideal technique to offer predictable, accurate, and desired long-term results….
Symmetric pocket formation and meticulous implant carving are the most critical parts of nasal dorsal augmentation using implants. Innovative three-dimensional printed nasal implants can exactly fit the nasal dorsal contour,…
There are 2 approaches for lowering the osseocartilaginous nasal dorsum. The most frequently used method includes resection of the osseocartilaginous nasal dorsum. The second method is based on preservation of…
Dermal fillers remain popular for facial rejuvenation but with its increasing use, the potential for more complications including blindness is present. This article focuses on the mechanism of filler-associated blindness,…
Dorsal preservation rhinoplasty requires precise management of the osseocartilaginous vault. Ultrasonic piezo instruments offer several advantages compared with traditional tools such as hand saws, rasps, and osteotomes. As always, an…
Preservation rhinoplasty is making a resurgence as a reliable method of performing primary rhinoplasty. Dorsal preservation is an important part of the approach to preserve favorable nasal contours when performing…
Dorsal hump reduction is a key component of rhinoplasty. Spreader grafts are the most frequently used technique; however, dorsal irregularities may result. The modified Skoog method involves removal of the…
This issue of Clinics explores the concept of “preservation” rhinoplasty. At present, this topic is gaining considerable attention. As proponents of preservation suggest, a great number of problems we encounter…
