Deep Neck Lifting
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1785451Creating tight and durable profile neck results has perhaps become the principal objective of many surgeons. On social media such results are quickly recognized by colleagues and potential clients alike, much more so than “en-face” results. Yet individual patient characteristics play an essential role in determining if such results are technically possible and also dictate which techniques are required to achieve it. In many patients, these techniques involve manipulation of the deeper neck structures and are oriented more laterally than the direct submental region. Each sur...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 22, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Wever, Capi C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1781454 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 21, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Perkins, Stephen W. Tags: Preface Source Type: research

Conservative versus Surgical Approaches in the Treatment of Intracapsular Condylar Fractures: A Retrospective Study
This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of conservative and surgical management of ICFs. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 21, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Qi, Jianghong Deng, Ying Jiang, Ling Lu, Yang Li, Wei Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Reconstruction of Orbital Exenteration Defects with Cross-median Forehead Flaps
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1782511The aim of this study was to examine the role of forehead flaps in the reconstruction of orbital defects after exenteration. Patients undergoing orbital exenteration and reconstruction using median forehead flaps from January 2002 to August 2019 were enrolled in this retrospective study. All the patients were evaluated for wound complications, functional results, and tumor relapse. In total, 105 patients completed the study. Twenty-nine complications in 24 of these patients were assessed. The most common complications were wound dehiscence (11%), partial necrosis of the flap (6%...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 21, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Baum, Sven H. Al-Bayati, Mohammad Mohr, Christopher Pf örtner, Roman Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Deep Neck Contouring through the Ages
This article includes a discussion on how a combination of aging and genetics influence a patient's neck anatomy, critical preoperative considerations prior to performing deep neck contouring, intraoperative technique, and adjunct procedures that can further improve a patient's neckline. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Su-Genyk, Peiyi Quatela, Vito Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Corneal Neurotization: Essentials for The Facial Paralysis Surgeon
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/a-2272-6077Deficits in corneal innervation lead to neurotrophic keratopathy (NK). NK is frequently associated with facial palsy, and corneal damage can be accelerated by facial palsy deficits. Corneal nerves are important regulators of limbal stem cells, which play a critical role in epithelial maintenance and healing. Nonsurgical treatments of NK have undergone recent innovation, and growth factors implicated in corneal epithelial renewal are a promising therapeutic avenue. However, surgical intervention with corneal neurotization (CN) remains the only definitive treatment of NK. CN involves...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Crabtree, Jordan R. Mulenga, Chilando Tran, Khoa Hussain, Arif Boente, Charline S. Ali, Asim Feinberg, Konstantin Borschel, Gregory H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Detailed Anatomy of the Deep Plane of the Face and Neck with Current Nomenclature
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/a-2268-6735The fundamental goal of modern face and neck lifting is to enhance and restore a more youthful facial appearance by addressing soft tissue descent. There are variations in described facelift technique including superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flaps, composite flaps, deep plane, skin flaps, and subperiosteal facelifts, among others. The term “deep plane rhytidectomy” was originally described by Hamra. This term has since been linked with facelift surgery with recent advances including incision placement, treatments of SMAS–platysma complex, and mastoid crevasse am...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Talei, Benjamin Ziai, Hedyeh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Cartilage-Sparing Otoplasty: An Overview of the Mustard é and Furnas Suture Techniques
This article discusses the preparation, surgical steps, postoperative care, and associated complications for Mustardé and Furnas otoplasty in detail. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Levin, Marc Ziai, Hedyeh Gantous, Andres Adamson, Peter A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

“Should Pediatric Septal Surgery and Septorhinoplasty Be Performed for Nasal Obstruction?”—A Systematic Review of the Literature
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/a-2219-9266Corrective septal surgery for children with nasal obstruction has historically been avoided due to concern about the impact on the growing nose, with disruption of midfacial growth. However, there is a paucity of data evaluating complication and revision rates post-nasal septal surgery in the pediatric population. In addition, there is evidence to suggest that failure to treat nasal obstruction in children may itself result in facial deformity and/or developmental delay. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of septal surgery in pediatric patients...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Howard, Theodore Williams, Isabelle Navaratnam, Annakan Haloob, Nora Stoenchev, Kostadin Saleh, Hesham Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effect of Dorsal Preservation Techniques on Septum Strength: An Experimental Animal Study
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/a-2263-2101This experimental animal model study investigates the impact of different methods employed in preservation rhinoplasty (PR) on the strength of the nasal roof, focusing on three techniques: high strip, low strip, and intermediate strip. Using 15 lamb heads as surgical models, the study addresses key questions related to the strengths of each PR techniques, the influence of septal cartilage harvesting on septum strength, and the effectiveness of spreader grafts for stability. The research involves detailed dissection steps and measurements at various nasal points, evaluating the resi...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - March 8, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Erol, Ozan Berber, Veysel Soto-Galindo, Germ án Armando Apaydin, Fazil Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Reconstructive Techniques in Pediatric Congenital Microtia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/a-2247-5109Autografts and allografts are commonly used in microtia reconstruction. We aimed to systematically review and compare these reconstructive materials in pediatric congenital microtia reconstruction. A systematic review of the literature was performed. MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases were searched for original studies on congenital microtia reconstruction in pediatric patients since database inception to 2021. Microtia grade was stratified as high or low. Meta-analysis of pooled proportions and continuous variables was performed using inverse variance we...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - February 23, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Kim, Hugh Andrew Jinwook Namavarian, Amirpouyan Khan, Urooj Levy, Ben B. Ziai, Hedyeh Talei, Ben Gantous, Andres Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire —Aesthetic Surgery: Are We Screening the Troublesome Patients?
This study aims to clarify the current concept of performing rhinoplasty in patients with possible body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The primary objective was to investigate the validity and evolution over time of the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire—Aesthetic Surgery (BDDQ-AS) before and after surgery. Together with the BDDQ-AS, also the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation scale, FACE-Q nose and nostrils, and Utrecht questionnaire (UQ) were used for convergent validation. In this prospective study, 187 patients completed these patient-reported outcome measures at four time points: at the preoperative consultation a...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Declau, Frank Pingnet, Laura Smolders, Yannick Fransen, Erik Verkest, Val érie Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Trials, Tribulations, and Techniques for Transitioning to an Extended Deep Plane Facelift for All Patients: Insight from a Very Experienced Surgeon's Perspective
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779626The 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 facelift for all patients. The primary catalyst for this shift in practice was the pursuit of superior rejuvenation of the midface. Consistent uniform elevation of the deep plane with complete ligament release and management of the soft tissue flap were the most significant challenges in the early adoption period. Navigating the transition was facili...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Williams, Edwin F. Urban, Matthew J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Surgical Rhinoplasty in Mild Forms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Safety, Protocols, and Long-Term Outcomes
This study shows that in the presence of safe protocols, including a two-specialist model, safe outcomes can be expected even in the long term. Further, the request for revision surgery appears to be common in borderline to mild BDD cases, and we like to warn the patients against it before surgery. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery)
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Shandilya, Munish Bourke, Stephanie Shandilya, Avi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Outcomes of Free Flap Transfer in Facial Reanimation: A Review
Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779628Free functional muscle transfer is is an option for reanimating the face in chronic facial nerve paralysis. The optimal outcome in these patients is the ability to restore a spontaneous smile in response to emotion. We discuss the role of free functional muscle transfer in facial paralysis treatment, the choices of nerve used in reconstruction surgery, and the application of different types of muscle flaps in facial reanimation. In this paper, we review the relevant and up-to-date academic literature regarding the outcomes of free functional muscle flap transfer in facial paraly...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Shamil, Eamon Tan, Denise Jia Yun Grobbelaar, Adriaan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research