Facial Skeletal Augmentation with Implants Michael J. Yaremchuk Chad R. Gordon The morphology of the facial skeleton is a fundamental determinant of facial appearance. Facial skeletal augmentation is usually accomplished…
Blepharoplasty Mark A. Codner Renee M. Burke INTRODUCTION The eyes are the focal point of the face and require detailed analysis before attempts at rejuvenation. The goal of blepharoplasty is…
Forehead and Brow Rejuvenation Benjamin Z. Phillips Erik A. Hoy Johnny T. Chang Jhonny A. Salomon Patrick K. Sullivan INTRODUCTION The upper third of the face, specifically the forehead, can…
Fat Grafting in Plastic Surgery Louis P. Bucky Ivona Percec Daniel Del Alexander Vecchio INTRODUCTION The role of autologous fat grafting or fat auto-transplantation in plastic surgery has evolved from…
Botulinum Toxin Michael A.C. Kane Injections of botulinum toxin type A are the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. The change from little-known specialty drug used by…
Dermal and Soft-Tissue Fillers: Principles, Materials, and Techniques Z. Paul Lorenc INTRODUCTION As Baby Boomer and Gen X populations transition to mid- and later life, numerous nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and…
Skin Resurfacing Fritz E. Barton LAYERS OF THE SKIN In basic terms, the skin is divided into two layers: the epidermis and the dermis (Figure 41.1). The epidermis provides a…
Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus Matthew M. Hanasono INTRODUCTION The oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus are responsible for the critical functions of speech, mastication, swallowing, and maintenance…
