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Radiofrequency nonablative tissue tightening.
Minimally invasive procedures have become an extremely important component of a facial cosmetic surgery practice. This article describes a new radiofrequency device that tightens soft tissue without ablating the skin. The net result of this…
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In vivo model of histologic changes after treatment with the superpulsed CO(2) laser, erbium:YAG laser, and blended lasers: a 4- to 6-month prospective histologic and clinical study.
[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] To compare the in vivo histologic effects of the pulsed carbon dioxide (CO(2)) and erbium:ytrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) lasers and to assess the effects of combining CO(2) and Er:YAG laser modalities during a si…
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Histologic analysis of the thermal effect on epidermal and dermal structures following treatment with the superpulsed CO2 laser and the erbium: YAG laser: an in vivo study.
[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] To compare the in vivo histologic effects of the carbon dioxide (CO2) and erbium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) lasers. To ascertain the effects of combining CO2 and Er:YAG laser modalities during a single treat…
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The validity of ex vivo laser skin treatment for histological analysis. A prospective controlled study.
[BACKGROUND] Laser treatment of skin following removal from human subjects has been the staple of laser research. However, no study has been done to assess the efficacy of ex vivo skin for predicting the behavior of laser treatments in livi…
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Prevention and correction of temporal hair loss in rhytidectomy.
Routine incisions in the temporal area for rhytidectomy often remove hair-bearing skin anterior to the ear. This results in a cosmetic deformity, making the surgical intervention clearly visible. This is especially problematic for revision …
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Medicolegal aspects of imaging and Internet communications.
Many facial plastic surgeons have set up their own personal World Wide Web (WWW) pages with an electronic mail link to communicate with and educate prospective patients. The possible dilemma is in that these services are provided without ac…
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Advantages and disadvantages of computer imaging in cosmetic surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Despite the growing popularity of computer imaging systems, it is not clear whether the medical and legal advantages of using such a system outweigh the disadvantages. [OBJECTIVE] The purpose of this report is to evaluate thes…
- Laser skin resurfacing. What credentials are necessary?
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Distortion of the auriculocephalic angle following rhytidectomy. Recognition and prevention.
Distortion of ear protrusion after rhytidectomy results in an aesthetically unfavorable appearance. We have seen cases in which the auriculocephalic angle has widened postoperatively, producing a noticeable deformity. Herein, we report 3 ca…
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Contemporary management of the aging brow and forehead.
Management of the aging brow and forehead has recently evolved based on available innovative technologies. Likewise, procedure-specific indications have changed based on collective surgical experiences. No longer is the approach based solel…
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Legal issues of computer imaging in plastic surgery: a primer.
Although plastic surgeons are increasingly incorporating computer imaging techniques into their practices, many fear the possibility of legally binding themselves to achieve surgical results identical to those reflected in computer images. …
- Management of aging neck.