Facial and Cervical Lipectomy
Abstract At its most fundamental level, suction lipectomy involves a rigid cannula connected to a suction device and direct lipectomy involves a thorough understanding of cervicofacial anatomy with a discerning…
Craniofacial surgery
Complementary Fat Grafting
Abstract Like all rejuvenative procedures, the aim of facial fat grafting is threefold: achieve a natural appearance by restoring a youthful vibrancy, avoid complications, and attain long-lasting aesthetic benefit. This…
Rhinoplasty in the Aging Patient
Abstract Rhinoplasty is commonly acknowledged as the most demanding and difficult of plastic surgical procedures. The demands of rhinoplasty in the aging patient are no different. Regardless of patient age,…
Orthognathic Aesthetic Facial Surgery
Introduction The secret of a beautiful face lies behind a well-balanced proportion of facial features and is a composite of all of the anatomical elements, including skin, subcutaneous tissues, muscle,…
Midface Implants
Keywords Midface implants, Midface rejuvenation, Facial volume restoration Introduction The basis for all facial rejuvenation is an appreciation for normal aesthetic beauty and anatomy, the recognition of aging changes,…
Mentoplasty
Abstract Patients with poor skeletal foundations, as seen with microgenia, will not only tend to show certain stigmata of aging earlier, such as poor necklines and jowling, but will also…
Reshaping Rhytidectomy
History The history of facial rejuvenation has mainly focused on addressing cervicofacial laxity. In 1919 Bettman and Bourget simultaneously presented their experience with subcutaneous rhytidectomy . In 1960 Aufricht was…
Deep Plane Rhytidectomy Modifications
Abstract: These anatomic studies strongly support repositioning of ptotic midfacial tissues as a primary modality for midface rejuvenation and revolumization. This can be accomplished with the deep plane procedure and…
Tridimensional Endoscopic Facelift
Abstract The face can be broken down into two distinct aesthetic units: the central oval and the peripheral hemicircle. The central oval is composed of the loose, dynamic structures that…
Lateral SMASectomy Facelift
Abstract There are several advantages of lateral SMASectomy in comparison with traditional elevation. First, because the procedure does not require traditional SMAS flap elevation, there is less concern about tearing…
