Aging Face

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 the time of death, for a total… Read More

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

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 York NYU School of Medicine, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Assistant Clinical Professor University of Florida, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Facial Plastic… Read More

Anil R. Shah, MD1; Aaron N. Pearlman, MD1; Kevin M. O’Grady, BS, BA2; Tappan K. Bhattacharyya, MSc, PhD, DSc2; Dean M. Toriumi, MD2 1.Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery NYU School of Medicine New York, New York 10016 2. Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of… Read More

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 analysis Results:  78 of the 171 patients with the ‘inside out blepharoplasty’ had follow up of 3 months. … Read More

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

INTRODUCTION 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. Off-label uses have included periorbital lines (crow’s feet), platysmal bands, the forehead, and nasolabial and melolabial lines. BOTOX is also used… Read More

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. Some recent uses of hyaluronic acid derivatives include use as a nonsurgical rhinoplasty and volumetric filler in senile earlobe repair…. Read More

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 advancements prove worthy, but even a greater amount… Read More

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 is approved or not, and finally the difference between FDA and unapproved therapies. FDA approved devices are those that they have been… Read More