It is said that the eyes are “the window to the soul.” They are also the window to youth and human emotion and are thus one of the most important aspects of cosmetic facial surgery. The eyelid skin is the…
The brow and forehead complex is a unique structure in that it not only conveys the aesthetics of youth and aging but is also essential in communication. The mimetic upper facial muscles and periorbital region convey diverse nonverbal communication. We…
This chapter represents my fourth comprehensive chapter on face and neck lift surgery. My original chapter was in the first edition of this text, the second chapter was in the second edition of this text, and the third chapter was…
This chapter provides a comprehensive discussion of facial aging. It is important that the reader also note that specific anatomic aging changes are also discussed in individual chapters within this text. “Aging is a privilege denied to many,” Dr. Niamtu…
Cosmetic surgery is a very unique specialty as it is totally elective. No one needs cosmetic facial surgery! Very few surgeons begin their journey as “strictly cosmetic surgeons.” Having a total cosmetic surgery practice is actually pretty rare as many…