Fat Grafting
Fat transfer is a cornerstone to managing facial aging and can represent a stand-alone procedure or be used in conjunction with other surgical treatments. Fat can also be used with…
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Using Dermal Fillers
With the advent of newer injectables with less immunogenicity and greater longevity, nonsurgical rhinoplasty has become a viable alternative to surgery. An understanding of the surgical anatomy of the nose,…
Midface Injectable Fillers
This article examines the increasing role of injectable fillers to treat midface aging and our approach to decision making regarding the use of fillers versus surgery. We discuss the volume…
Fractional CO 2Resurfacing
The author uses the pulsed ablative CO 2 laser regularly for skin rejuvenation. This decision is based on the gold standard status of the CO 2 modality and an innovative…
The Role of Fillers in Facial Implant Surgery
Alloplastic facial implants and injectable fillers are currently used for facial rejuvenation and augmentation. Their respective roles in augmentation and volume replacement of the chin and midface are discussed. Treatment…
Endoscopic Brow Lifts
This article describes the use of the endoscopic brow-lifting technique in addressing periorbital aging. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantage of the endoscopic versus traditional techniques of brow lifting…
The Modern Minimally Invasive Face Lift
Because modern facelift patients desire a less-invasive approach or minimally invasive approach to reduce visible scarring and decrease the recovery phase, achieving the surgeon’s goal of optimal, reliable, and long-term…
Minimal Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures … Maximal Results?
Theda C. Kontis, MD, FACS, Editor This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics . I know this because on my bookshelf rests every edition since the…
Autologous Cell Therapy
This article discusses autologous cell therapy for wrinkles in the face. Autologous fibroblast therapy is compared with dermal fillers. Study outcomes of LaViv are detailed, including a summary of adverse…
