Kamer FM

[BACKGROUND] The authors conducted a large, prospective, controlled trial of fibrin glue in rhytidectomy using a wide set of variables. [METHODS] Two hundred consecutive patients undergoing elective rhytidectomy were studied. One hundred p…

As the rhytidectomy procedure has evolved over the years, the understanding of facial anatomy and critical examination of results have lead to the adoption and modification of the deep plane technique by the senior author. Experience with t…

As the rhytidectomy procedure has evolved over the years, the understanding of facial anatomy and critical examination of results have led to the adoption and modification of the deep plane technique by the senior author. Experience with th…

To obtain consistently successful results, surgical treatment of the aging neck must be based upon a comprehensive anatomic diagnosis, using an appropriate sense of cervicofacial aesthetics and taking into account the relative contributions…

Hematoma formation following rhytidectomy procedure is unfortunately common and one of the more devastating complications that can occur. Various reports have cited the incidence of hematoma formation using the superficial musculoaponeuroti…

Although there are a multitude of techniques currently used for performing face lifts, there is no general agreement as to which, if any, of these techniques is most effective. There may never be a definitive answer to this issue because of…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the application of a limited submentoplasty for improving the aesthetics of the cervical region. [DESIGN] Retrospective analysis. [SETTING] Private facial plastic surgery practice. All procedures were performed at …

[OBJECTIVE] To determine if upper eyelid blepharoplasty causes eyebrow position to drop in a cosmetic surgery population. [DESIGN] Retrospective, observational study. A treatment group that underwent upper eyelid blepharoplasty was compare…

A subplaytysmal face-lift technique in a deeper anatomical plane of the face was described in the 1970s. The deep plane rhytidectomy is based on sound anatomical principles of tissue mobilization, advancement, and repair. Wide undermining i…

Significant surgical advances in face-lift surgery have evolved over the years, including wider flap undermining, the development of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system as a separate layer, and appropriate platysmal and coronal proced…

Adequate aesthetic contouring of the aging neck often presents a difficult surgical challenge to the facial plastic surgeon. The apparent failure of the classic rhytidectomy to achieve acceptable results in the submental region has encourag…

Numerous techniques have been described for lower lid blepharoplasty. Over the past 15 years, a preexcision (pinch) technique with preservation of the pretarsal orbicularis oculi muscle has been used in more than 1000 cases presenting with …

Since their discovery in 1949, cyanoacrylates have evoked interest as being a possible ideal "tissue glue." Several different forms of these compounds have been developed in order to try to reduce or eliminate tissue toxicity. Butyl-2-cyano…

Auricular composite grafts are being used increasingly for repair of nasal deformities. Most commonly these grafts have been employed to repair alar rim and columellar defects secondary to trauma or tumor resection. A technique for reconstr…

A study of 1,033 consecutive rhinoplasties was undertaken to focus on etiology and treatment of nasal bossa. Of the 2% that developed bossa, the only consistent, statistically significant etiology factor was that of preoperative nasal asymm…

Fifty consecutive rhytidectomies were performed utilizing high frequency needle dissection on one side and standard sharp dissection on the other for all incisions and flap elevation. The efficacy of this technique in hemostasis, prevention…

High septal hemitransfixion has demonstrated superior versatility and reliability in a series of 68 patients for correction of caudal septal deformity. The literature has contained many references to high septal transfixion for use in rhino…

A retrospective study of 512 rhytidectomy surgeries performed by one of us (F.M.K.) showed that the sequential technique and two-stage concept was used in most cases, with improvement in results noted when platysmal-superficial musculoapone…

Different types of alloplastic implants are currently being utilized in performing mentoplasty. A review of the literature points out the number of prostheses that have been used. Each type of material has inherit physical properties which …

In order to consider segmental correction of the aging face, pertinent disfigurements and underlying anatomy must be analyzed. Bony structures such as chin and malar eminence might be augmented. Submental exploration should be considered wh…

The two-stage concept is a plan for the management of rhytidectomy patients. Preoperatively, all patients are told that they may need a minor secondary temporal tuck-up procedure 6 to 12 months after surgical treatment. Although only 20% of…

An alternate technique of rhytidectomy is described. After adequate undermining, hemostasis and imbrication, the skin flaps are rotated and advanced with sequential tension in contrast to the use of bipolar or tripolar anchoring points. The…