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…
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…
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…
Facial volume loss is an important component of facial aging and tends to present at an earlier age than other aspects of aging. Several surgical and nonsurgical products and techniques…
Botulinum toxin (BoNTA) has become the modern generation’s treatment of choice for facial aging. Advanced uses of neurotoxin have treated specific areas of the face, in addition to the glabella,…
The aging neck is accompanied by an increase in submental fat, platysmal banding, and redundant dyspigmented skin. Creating a more acute cervicomental angle, distinct mandibular border, homogeneous skin tone, and…
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…
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,…
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…
