Synopsis ■ Primary cleft lip and nasal repair seeks to achieve lasting symmetry to the lip and nose while camouflaging scars within the contours of the face. This surgery is often the first step in the larger treatment plan for…
Access video content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction The integrated approach for unilateral cleft lip repair ( Video 19.2.1 ) is based on the senior author’s personal experience over a period of 33 years in a Taiwanese…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ History The social, cultural, and religious significance of the cleft lip has been documented throughout ancient history. Notable Peruvian pottery specimens dating back 3000 years have been linked to…
Introduction In 1657 the physician William Harvey wrote, “Nature is nowhere accustomed more openly to display her secret mysteries than in cases where she shows tracings of her workings apart from the beaten paths; nor is there any better way…
Access video content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction to facial feminization surgery Transgender patients typically do not identify with the gender assigned at birth. Both the genital sex, as well as the secondary sex characteristics that develop…
Synopsis ■ Facial pain affects an estimated 1.9% of the world’s population, with twice as many women affected compared to men. ■ Because of its complex nature, a team-based approach is preferred in the diagnosis and treatment of facial pain.…
Synopsis ■ Recapitulates relevant facial anatomy for proper clinical assessment and surgical planning. ■ Discusses the diverse etiology, the clinical presentation, and potential secondary complications associated with facial paralysis. ■ Emphasizes a thorough and focused assessment of the functional, psychosocial,…
Synopsis ■ The goals of secondary facial reconstruction span from simply closing a wound to restoring facial function while achieving as close to a normal appearance as possible both in repose and during animation. ■ To reconstruct a missing part,…
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Synopsis ■ In head and neck reconstruction, a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s disease status, defects of the oral cavity, tongue, and mandible are critical to achieving optimal functional results with minimal complications. ■ Thorough evaluation of the defect includes…