Mohs Micrographic Surgery
1Mohs Micrographic Surgery Abstract The two major goals of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) are to provide the highest possible cure rate for the treatment of cutaneous malignancies while also ensuring…
Dermatology
Auricular Reconstruction
7Auricular Reconstruction David G. Brodland and Molly Powers Abstract This chapter focuses on preservation of the symmetrical projection of the ear (which is the top aesthetic concern in auricular reconstruction,…
Facial Subunit Reconstructive Principles and General Considerations
2Facial Subunit Reconstructive Principles and General Considerations Christopher J. Miller, Joseph F. Sobanko, Nicole Howe, Thuzar Shin, Jeremy R. Etzkorn, and H. William Higgins II Abstract Adhering to fundamental principles…
Perioperative Management andWound Care
12Perioperative Management and Wound Care Jason R. Castillo, Jennifer L. Hanson, and Randall K. Roenigk Abstract Structured perioperative management and wound care is essential to successful surgical outcomes during Mohs…
Chin Reconstruction
9Chin Reconstruction Christopher B. Harmon and Randall Proctor Abstract The chin is a midline cosmetic subunit in which cutaneous malignancies are common. Mohs micrographic surgery provides the highest cure rates…
Complications in facial surgery and correction of complications: Forehead lift, blepharoplasty, facelift
Introduction In 2018, more than 366,000 invasive cosmetic procedures were conducted in the United States. Among these, rhytidectomy, blepharoplasty, and forehead and brow lift constituted over 20% of all cosmetic…
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty
The main goals of a lower eyelid blepharoplasty for lower eyelid rejuvenation are orbital contouring of the fat pad compartments, achieving a smooth transition at the lower eyelid-cheek junction, and…
Facelift: Superficial and deep plane with and without resuspension of the retaining ligaments—a practical step-by-step guide
Introduction A facelift is an important tool in the armamentarium of the cosmetic surgeon. There are some that attempt to overfill the face to minimize sagging, while others surgically lift…
