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 ■ Male and female aesthetic genital surgery can greatly enhance confidence if a real or perceived deformity exists. ■ Many new genital surgeries have been developed. ■ In the male, penile enlargement surgery can result in severe deformities, which…
Synopsis ■ Liposuction remains a staple of aesthetic body contouring. The introduction of new technology has allowed for improved outcomes with less invasive procedures. ■ While the introduction of energy-based skin tightening has improved patient outcomes, patient selection remains key…
Synopsis ■ Obesity is a global epidemic with only rising rates. With the rise in bariatric surgical procedures, there has been a concomitant increase in the demand for plastic surgical reconstruction after massive weight loss (MWL). ■ Assessment of the…
Synopsis ■ Medial thighplasty has grown in popularity in the massive weight loss population, as they are often left with deformities of the inner and outer thigh. ■ Not every weight loss patient is a candidate for medial thighplasty. ■…
Synopsis ■ Upper limb contour is often of great concern to individuals following weight loss and some older women. ■ Correction of contour deformities of the axilla and forearm and in some instances the lateral thoracic region as well as…
Synopsis ■ Ideal candidates for augmentation by autologous fat grafting have sufficient liposuction donor sites to provide adequate fat for grafting. ■ Buttock augmentation by autologous fat grafting is extremely technique-dependent and requires meticulous attention to sterility and even distribution…
Synopsis ■ Buttock augmentation is major surgery, with the potential for significant complications. ■ The overall goal of buttock augmentation is to achieve a more youthful appearance and contour and to create the ideal waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7. ■ There…