So you want to improve your jawline and you’re not sure what to do? You work out but despite that you do not have contour along your neck like you want. It makes sense that removal of fat along your neck with a liposuction cannula would work but is it going to give you the… Read More
Aging Face
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
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 the time of death, for a total… 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
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 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
Combined Use of Brind Tisuue Adhesive and Acellular Dermis in Dural Repair
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
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 analysis Results: 78 of the 171 patients with the ‘inside out blepharoplasty’ had follow up of 3 months. … 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
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 advancements prove worthy, but even a greater amount… Read More
LASERS In Head Neck Surgery Bulent SATAR
Associate Professor Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Gulhane Military Medical Academy Ankara,Turkey Address: Doç.Dr.Bülent SATAR GATA KBB Anabilim Dali, Gen.Tevfik Saglam cad. 06018, Etlik-Ankara/Turkey Office Phone: (90) 312 3045709 Fax: (90) 312 3045700 E-Mail: bulentsatar@yahoo.com CHAPTER OUTLINE 1.DEFINITIONS 1.1.Radiation 1.2.Amplification 1.3.Light 1.4.Stimulated Emission 2.LASER COMPONENTS 3.COMMONLY USED LASERS 3.1.CO2 Laser 3.2.Argon Laser 3.3.Nd:YAG Laser… Read More