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Skin & Misc.

  The Impact of Technology and the Internet on Facial Plastic Surgery
An Electronic Survey Study

David H. Burstein MD, Minas Constantindes MD, Anil R. Shah MD
Objective:  Determine the impact of technology on facial plastic surgery Methods:  An electronic survey with 38 detailed questions... continue
     
  The use of ultrasound activated pin osteosynthesis (Sonic Weld) with resorbable plating in the repair of orbital floor fractures: a preliminary report.
Reitzen S1, Jacobsen J1, Conrad D1, Shah AR1,2,*
1. Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, New York University School of Medicine... continue
     
  Effects of Low Frequency Ultrasound on Epidermal and Dermal Structures: A Clinical and Histological study
Low frequency ultrasound is used in many arenas of medicine to allow for deeper penetration of topical agents.  However, there have only been limited studies... continue
     
  Photographic Standards for Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial pore size and excessive sebum production are notoriously difficult skin conditions to treat.  Numerous techniques have been described with limited results or significant drawbacks.  A variety of skin resurfacing modalities have been described,... continue
     
  Use of Intradermal Botulinium Toxin to Reduce Sebum Production and Facial Pore Size
Facial pore size and excessive sebum production are notoriously difficult skin conditions to treat.  Numerous techniques have been described with limited results or significant drawbacks.  A variety of skin resurfacing modalities have been described,... continue
     
  Zitelli Bilobed Flap
First described by Esser in 1918, the bilobed flap is a transposition flap used to reconstruct defects of the lower third of the nose.1 It is a random-pattern single-stage flap which lacks a large caliber vessel at its base... continue
     
  Repair of Small to Medium Size Defects
Reconstruction of small and medium-sized defects of the nose poses a challenge to the facial plastic surgeon. Every Mohs repair is inimitable based on the unique characteristics of the defect itself... continue
     
  Body Piercing
Body piercing was once considered the stigmata of deviant youth. However, within the last several years, the popularity of piercing has increased. A 2001 survey of an undergraduate campus revealed that 51% of its students had a body piercing... continue
     
  Scar Revision
With advances in the knowledge of wound healing, as well as the development of better materials and techniques, many options have become available in the treatment of patients with unsightly scars... continue
     
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