Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Bilateral auricular seromas: A case report and review of the literature

Bilateral auricular seromas: A case report and review of the literature

AbstractHematomas, pseudocysts, and seromas are all part of the differential diagnosis of auricular swellings. Seromas are benign collections of serous fluid that have a tendency to recur. The fluid accumulates in the space between the dermis and perichondrium of the ear...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Safety of Cranial Fixation in Endoscopic Browlifts

Safety of Cranial Fixation in Endoscopic Browlifts

Sanaz Harirchian MD, Edwin Wang MD, Anil R Shah MDIntroduction:The use of endoscopes and minimally invasive procedures has permeated nearly all fields of surgery. In the case of browlifts, the majority of surgeons are utilizing endoscopic brow lifts, rather than coronal or open...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy

Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy

Michael A. Carron, MD; Richard A. Zoumalan, MD; Philip J. Miller, MD; Anil R. Shah, MDObjective: To quantify tissue tearing force at various anchoring points on the face.Methods: This is a prospective anatomic study using 4 fresh cadavers of persons aged 60 to 70 years at thetime...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Defining the Facial extend of the Platysma Muscle

Defining the Facial extend of the Platysma Muscle

A Review of 71 Consecutive Face-liftsAnil R. Shah, MD; David Rosenberg, MDObjective: To delineate the superior (facial) extent of the platysma muscle.Methods: A total of 142 facial halves were examined from 71 consecutive deep-plane rhytidectomies performed over a period of 3...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | The Mini-Lift

The Mini-Lift

Richard Zoumalan MD, Anil R. Shah MD, John Westine MD*NYU School of Medicine, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New YorkNYU School of Medicine, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Assist...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Prevention Of Lower Eyelid Malposition after Blepharoplasty

Prevention Of Lower Eyelid Malposition after Blepharoplasty

Abstract:Objective: Determine the position of the lower eyelid and lateral canthus after release of the lower lid retractors with the “inside-out technique” by measuring the MR2 and use of the lateral canthal rounding scale.Design:  Retrospective analysisRe...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Zygomaticus Major Muscle Landmark

Zygomaticus Major Muscle Landmark

A Practical Landmark in Identifying the Zygomaticus Major MuscleObjective:Analyze the efficacy of the newly described “zygomaticus notch” in identifying the zygomaticus major in both a freshly preserved cadaver study and in clinical applications.Study Design:Cadaver d...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Should Your Procedure Be FDA approved

Should Your Procedure Be FDA approved

What does it mean if a new device is or isn't FDA approved. 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...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | LASERS In Head Neck Surgery Bulent SATAR

LASERS In Head Neck Surgery Bulent SATAR

Associate ProfessorDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Gulhane Military Medical AcademyAnkara,TurkeyAddress:Doç.Dr.Bülent SATARGATA KBB Anabilim Dali,Gen.Tevfik Saglam cad.06018, Etlik-Ankara/TurkeyOffice Phone: (90) 312 3045709Fax: (90) 312 3...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Superficial Skin Resurfacing

Superficial Skin Resurfacing

CONTACT AUTHOR: Steven Dayan, MDNo financial disclosures to report.ABSTRACT 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...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Otoplasty Chapter Co-Authored by Dr. Shah

Otoplasty Chapter Co-Authored by Dr. Shah

For More Information on Otoplasty, see the Otoplasty Home Page. Jeffrey B. Wise MD, Anil R. Shah MD, and Minas Constantinides MDDivision of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Effects Of Low Frequency Ultrasound On Epidermal And Dermal Structures: A Clinical and Histological Study

Effects Of Low Frequency Ultrasound On Epidermal And Dermal Structures: A Clinical and Histological Study

Steven Dayan, Shridhar Ventrapragada, Anil R. ShahAbstractLow frequency ultrasound is used in many arenas of medicine to allow for deeper penetration of topical agents. However, there have only been limited studies examining ultrasound and its effects on skin rejuvenation. This s...

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