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Aging Face

		Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy Almost all modern Rhytidectomy techniques use suture suspension of deeper tissues to fixed points along the face. These fixed points can be termed anchor points because they provide the lifted tissue an anchor on which to suspend and thus prevent relaxation of the tissue to the original undesirable position... continue

		Defining the Facial Extent of the Platysma Muscle Despite the myriad of face-lift techniques available, few surgeons who perform face-lifts would question the role that the platysma muscle plays in rejuvenation of the aging neck. However, the extension of the platysma into the face has not been well described... continue

		The Minilift Mini-lifts have been used for almost a century, with the first description of a mini-lift by Passot in 1919. Originally, these operations involved minimal subcutaneous skin undermining and limited skin excision with subsequently minimal improvement and short-lived results... continue

		Fibrin Tissue Adhesives The dura mater is a structure necessary for protection and sterility of the central nervous system1. It may be disrupted due to a variety of processes including trauma, tumor removal and other surgical procedures... continue

		Eyelid Malposition Inside Out Blepharoplasty 78 of the 171 patients with the inside out blepharoplasty had follow up of 3 months. Preoperative MR2 distance was found to be (.942). Postoperatively the modified MR2 distance was found to be (.903)... continue

		Zygomaticus Major Muscle Landmark The identification of the course of the zygomaticus major muscle plays an important role in facial plastic surgery. First of all, it serves as an important landmark in deep plane rhytidectomy... continue

		Botulinum Toxin Botulinum toxin A decreases facial lines and wrinkles at sites of skin pleating caused by hyperfunctioning mimetic muscles. BOTOX (Allergan, Irvine, CA) is FDA approved for treatment of the glabella... continue

		Hyaluronic Acid Derivatives Hyaluronic acid derivatives are glycosaminoglycan biopolymers similar to the substance found in the intercellular layers of the dermis of the skin and are very biocompatible. They are used primarily for lip augmentation and fine wrinkles... continue

		FDA Approval Everyday our local news broadcasters report to us about the latest and greatest medical devices or product that is designed to help us lose weight, reduce wrinkles, or stop smoking. Many of these new advancements prove worthy... continue

		Should your procedure be FDA approved? Are FDA approved products and devices safer and better than unapproved products and procedures? This article will examine what an FDA approved device or product means, how to find out whether a device... continue

		LASERS In Head & Neck Surgery The word "laser" is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is a device that produces an intense beam by amplifying light... continue

		Pitfalls of Photography for Facial Resurfacing and Rejuvenation Procedures Photography serves an important role in facial resurfacing procedures in that it allows objective comparison of the pre- and post-procedure state. When properly performed, standardized photography can accurately illustrate these subtle differences... continue

		Rhytidectomy, Browlifts, and Midface lifts Facial aging generally consists of intrinsic and extrinsic processes. Intrinsically, the most extensive changes occur in the dermis, especially in its upper third. The total amount of ground substance,... continue

		Superficial Skin Resurfacing Options for both the cosmetic surgeon offering and patients seeking treatment for cutaneous aging have expanded greatly in recent years and continue to grow. Increasingly sophisticated aesthetic patients are seeking procedures to rejuvenate ... continue

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