Sclafani AP

Physician wellness is important for physician engagement and reduction of medical errors 1-6, impacting patient care. A recent survey showed that academic otorhinolaryngologists reported low levels of professional fulfillment and high level…

[OBJECTIVE] To understand post-pandemic interest in plastic surgery procedures via Joinpoint analysis of Google Trends search data. [METHODS] Google Trends was used to quantify search volumes from January 2019-December 2022 for select cosm…

Few studies have critically evaluated the quality of data obtained during telemedical evaluations of patients with nasal complaints. To compare the quality of data provided by remote endoscopic and external nasal examination with those by …

Secondary cleft rhinoplasty remains a challenging operation that requires an understanding of the aberrant anatomy in cleft lip nasal deformity as well as the ability to adapt various techniques suited to the needs of each patient. In this …

[OBJECTIVE] To quantify pain and opioid use after otorhinolaryngologic surgery. To determine the effect of patient and surgical factors on primary outcomes. [STUDY DESIGN] Prospective cohort. [SETTING] Tertiary academic hospital. [SUBJEC…

The eyes and periorbital region are central components of facial beauty and harmony, but the periorbital region is also one of the earliest to show signs of aging. Over the past few decades, significant progress has been made in our underst…

[OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS] To assess and define the level of pain after rhinoplasty and septoplasty and to better define the strength and quantity of postoperative opioids needed. [STUDY DESIGN] Prospective outcomes research. [METHODS] Two g…

Among the less common congenital auricular anomalies are cryptotia, Stahl ear, constricted ear, and macrotia. The vast majority of these occur spontaneously without accompanying syndromes or other deformities. This article provides a compre…

To determine if facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons still adhere to the classic nasal subunit principle as described by Burget and Menick. Observational survey. A Weill Cornell Medicine institutional review board approved electronic …

Aging of the midface is a complex aesthetic problem requiring an individualized and multifaceted surgical approach. The objective of harmonious rejuvenation of the entire face as well as increasing patient interest in midface rejuvenation m…

Patient-reported outcomes data are limited after injectable soft tissue filler treatment. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are becoming integral to medical practices in other specialties and will become so as well in facial plastic…

For many years, rhytidectomy has been the mainstay of facial rejuvenative treatment, and continued improvement of our understanding of the anatomy, aesthetics, and aging of the face has allowed the development of safer, longer lasting, and …

[BACKGROUND] Increasing use of dermal fillers, especially with the U.S. introduction of long-term and permanent fillers, is expected to increase the number of complications seen after treatment with these materials. [OBJECTIVES] To provide…

With the increase in popularity of aesthetic surgery, patients with previous face-lifts are increasingly encountered in clinical practice. Whereas the literature is replete with face-lift techniques and management of the primary rhytidectom…

Facial plastic surgery, by its nature, is a field that constantly is seeking new and innovative ways of treating patients. This innovation often involves novel techniques and tools. The US Food and Drug Administration is charged with regula…

Bariatric surgery can result in massive, rapid weight loss. Patients who undergo this surgery can be left with significant facial and neck skin redundancy and may request restorative facial plastic surgery. Optimal results require a thoroug…

The effects of aging in the lower face and neck are reflected in the contour of the jawline. Soft tissue atrophy, the formation of jowls, and retrusion of the chin are all age-associated changes that contrast starkly with the smooth harmony…

The lower third of the face and neck have distinct changes that occur with aging. These changes can be globally and dramatically addressed with a traditional rhytidectomy. However, as the demographics of facial plastic surgery patients evol…

Rejuvenative therapy of the lower face has traditionally been surgical in nature, with office-based treatments such as soft tissue fillers relegated to "second tier" status. However, traditional rhytidectomy does not significantly affect th…

To assess the biological behavior and clinical efficacy of homologous collagen dispersion (Dermalogen) in augmenting human dermis, Dermalogen and bovine cross-linked collagen (Zyplast) were compared in a human postauricular injection model.…

Traditional rejuvenation on the midface has been predicated on extension of laterally based rhytidectomy techniques. Recently, attempts to improve this area have been performed through brow access points and are directed superolaterally. Tr…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the preoperative use of a two-part standardized assessment program (Prime-MD, Biometrics Research Department, New York State Psychiatric Institute) to objectively detect psychiatric disorders in fac…

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the histologic behavior and clinical efficacy of autologous collagen dispersion (Autologen) in augmenting human dermis. [SUBJECTS] Adult patients of the Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic at The New York Eye and Ear Infirm…