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The extended deep plane facelift is a powerful technique to correct aging of the midface and neck. After many years of superficial muscular aponeurotic system lift techniques, the senior author transitioned to an extended deep plane facelif…

After reading this article, one should better understand the anatomy of the forehead, brow, and eyelid complexes in the male patient. A thorough history and physical examination allows the facial plastic surgeon to properly select male pati…

Stabilizing the nasal base is important before working on the nasal tip lobule. This will help define the nasolabial angle, the alar columellar relationship and nasal tip projection and rotation. Columellar struts and septal extension graft…

Rhinoplasty is arguably one of the most challenging but rewarding procedures for the facial plastic surgeon. To adequately improve facial aesthetic parameters and preserve nasal function, the appropriate utilization of grafts is of utmost i…

Early facial rejuvenation focused largely on the upper and lower thirds of the face. More recently, improvements in understanding of midfacial aging and anatomy have paralleled the development of endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical t…

The ultimate goal for most facial plastic surgeons is to develop a successful practice. For those currently owning a practice and those planning on developing a practice, the skills and training necessary to establish and manage a facial pl…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] The purpose of this article is to review the latest developments and techniques in lipotransfer to the upper third of the face. [RECENT FINDINGS] Volume loss is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant contribu…

The addition of profit centers to an existing or new plastic surgery practice has the potential to produce countless tangible and intangible rewards. It is important however, not to become engrossed in ventures that could distract from one'…

This article is a summary of the key elements presented during the conference held as part of the Practice Management and Development course sponsored by the Multi-Specialty Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2009. This article represents a…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the long-term success of the thread-lift procedure for facial rejuvenation. [METHODS] Thirty-three patients underwent a thread-lift procedure alone or in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures to the …

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the safety and efficacy of a 595-nm pulsed-dye laser in the treatment of ecchymoses after facial cosmetic procedures. [METHODS] Twenty consecutive patients with ecchymoses after facial cosmetic procedures underwent tr…

Minimally invasive procedures that offer reduced downtime are on the rise in aesthetic facial surgery, and it is essential that these newer technologies undergo critical assessment in the hands of well-trained facial plastic surgeons. The c…

The field of aesthetic facial surgery is dynamic and may be driven by new technology and market trends. It is important that we respond to these pressures as small business persons, but only in the context of our obligations to our state re…

Hemangiomas are the most common tumor of infancy and childhood, affecting approximately 10% of infants by the age of 1 year. The diagnosis can nearly always be made by the patient's history and findings on physical examination. Prior to the…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the surgical technique, cosmetic results, and complications of patients who underwent a midface-lift via a minimal-incision brow-lift performed by the senior author (E.F.W.). [SETTING] Private, ambulatory surgical c…

Considerable confusion exists with the diagnosis and management of vascular birthmarks. For this article we reviewed charts for the diagnosis and recommended management of 208 new patients with vascular birthmarks presenting to the Albany M…