Latest Chemical Peel Innovations
For decades, chemical peels have remained a trusted option for treatment of aging facial skin. However, emerging technologies are being adopted by many practitioners who may not have had sufficient…
Latest Innovations in Facial Plastic Surgery: Procedures and Technology
Paul J. Carniol, MD, Guest Editor Facial plastic surgeons are striving continually to improve their patients’ results and procedure experience. Together with this, they have a desire to innovate and…
Combining Laser Therapies for Optimal Outcomes in Treating the Aging Face and Acne Scars
Aging and sun damage of the skin results in skin laxity, rhytides, texture irregularities, dyspigmentation, and vascular changes. Many different laser devices are frequently used to correct these changes from…
Ulthera: Initial and Six Month Results
The Ulthera system is a facial application of intense focused ultrasound developed for improving noninvasive rejuvenation results. This article describes the Ulthera device, its mechanism of action, the indications and…
Adipocyte-Derived Stem Cells for the Face
This review gives a basic overview of the current state of fat transplantation in view of adipose-derived stem cells. Current technologies regarding facial rejuvenation are presented, with a brief review…
Cannulas for Facial Filler Placement
With more physicians performing injections to the face in increasingly sophisticated ways, techniques must evolve accordingly. Injectables are no longer mere wrinkle fillers but true panfacial volumizers that are placed…
Combining Fractional Carbon-Dioxide Laser Resurfacing with Face-Lift Surgery
The human face ages in three different ways: tissues descend; the skin develops rhytides, dyschromia, and numerous lesions; and facial volume is lost. Face-lift surgery and skin resurfacing are two…
Combined Laser Treatment of Actinic Sun Damage and Acne Scarring
Since its approval for use in 2007, many surgeons have been using the laser for subcutaneous use, primarily for lipolysis, facial neck and body contouring, and skin tightening. Techniques have…
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix for Facial Plastic Surgery
Platelets are known primarily for their role in hemostasis, but there is increasing interest in the effect of platelets on wound healing. Platelet isolates such as platelet-rich plasma have been…
Plasma Skin Resurfacing: Personal Experience and Long-Term Results
This article presents a comprehensive clinical approach to plasma resurfacing for skin regeneration. Plasma technology, preoperative protocols, resurfacing technique, postoperative care, clinical outcomes, evidence-based results, and appropriate candidates for this…
