Abraham MT

The deep plane facelift isolates the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) by direct lysis of retaining ligaments, allowing greater mobilization of the vascularized composite flap of skin and SMAS. The authors of this study describe …

Although scar outcomes in rhytidectomy are crucial to patients and surgeons alike, there is a lack of consensus on incision techniques for optimizing rhytidectomy scars. A comprehensive scoping review of the literature was performed on rhyt…

[BACKGROUND] There are many published studies that indicate neuromodulators help improve surgical outcomes and the appearance of facial scars. [OBJECTIVES] To determine the prevalence of neuromodulator use as an adjunct for facial scar tre…

Exosomes have emerged as a promising therapeutic frontier in facial plastic surgery. Preclinical studies have demonstrated their ability to modulate wound healing, skin rejuvenation, hair growth, and nerve regeneration. Early clinical evide…

Ear deformities after rhytidectomy are not uncommon and have a significant impact on cosmetic success. We postulate the use of horizontal mattress suspension sutures in the anterior face anchored to the deep temporalis fascia (DTF) during r…

Characteristic aesthetic changes of the aging neck include skin laxity and rhytid formation, submental fat deposition, plastysmal banding, and ptosis of underlying structures that lead to the development of an obtuse cervicomental angle (CM…

[IMPORTANCE] To identify ways to improve care to underserved international populations. [OBJECTIVE] To analyze the authors' data in hopes of meeting further needs. [DESIGN] This is a retrospective review of medical missions using data fro…

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FACE TO FACE database was created to gather and organize patient data primarily from international humanitarian surgical mission trips, as well as local humanitarian initiati…