Undergoing a facelift is an exciting and transformative experience. A facelift can rejuvenate, restore and essentially turn the clock back on the aging process. Dr. Anil Shah has done significant research to ensure his surgical approaches are always putting the patient’s recovery and desired goals first, which is why his facelift technique eliminates the need… [Read More]
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Measuring Temperature After A Facelift: Does A SMAS Facelift Disrupt Blood Flow
So there was an interesting paper that came out on March of 2022 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health*. And essentially, what they did is they used thermography, which is kind of like a way of detecting heat and heat being released, as a method of measuring recovery after facelift surgery…. [Read More]
Did Joe Biden Have A Facelift?
__ Disclaimer: This article does not endorse any political candidates. This is just observations. Seriously choose the right candidate based on platforms and beliefs that suit you. —- The stakes have never been higher as this political race comes into a fever pitch. Joe Biden is polling in the lead out of the 19 candidates… [Read More]
Which Real Housewife of Orange County had a Facetite?
Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Orange County is in full swing and things are already starting to get heated. Things have already got physical as Kelly Dodd hit Shannon Beador on their meditation retreat. The two co-stars may not like each other but they do have something in common: They both had the… [Read More]
Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy
Michael A. Carron, MD; Richard A. Zoumalan, MD; Philip J. Miller, MD; Anil R. Shah, MD Objective: 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 of death, for a total of… [Read More]
Defining the Facial extend of the Platysma Muscle
A Review of 71 Consecutive Face-lifts Anil R. Shah, MD; David Rosenberg, MD Objective: 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 months. The platysma muscle was identified and isolated during the procedure…. [Read More]
Zygomaticus Major Muscle Landmark
A Practical Landmark in Identifying the Zygomaticus Major Muscle Objective: 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 dissection and clinical study Methods: 23 fresh cadaver facial halves were dissected. Four reference points were identified… [Read More]
Deep Plane Facelift Surgery
Deep plane rhytidectomy, otherwise, known as deep plane facelift is a sophisticated technique whereby the deeper tissues of the face are lifted and advanced posteriorly. This technique has been around for the last 15 years and is used by very few surgeons. One of the challenges with this technique is the ability to understand facial anatomy. … [Read More]