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Access video and video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Facial gender confirmation surgery (FGCS), also popularly known as facial feminization surgery (FFS) or facial gender surgery (FGS), is one of the fastest-growing areas in plastic…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Despite the cardinal role played by perioral aesthetics in facial pulchritude or youthful appearance, minimal attention has been paid in the literature to correcting dysmorphologies of this region. There…
Synopsis ■ Although many aspects of planning and performing secondary facelift surgery are similar to those of the primary procedure, one must identify and treat not only new problems that are the product of age, but those that have resulted…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Over the past few decades increased numbers of men have sought facial rejuvenation as prevailing attitudes regarding aging and appearance have shifted. During this time plastic surgeons have…
Synopsis ■ Aging is a global phenomenon affecting the entirety of the face. Therefore, the gold standard for neck rejuvenation is formal facelift surgery with both direct and ancillary techniques that address the neck concurrently. ■ Improvement in neck contour…
Synopsis ■ The science of facial aging as well as comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy of the facial fat compartments serve as the foundation of modern facial rejuvenation. Proper understanding of the fat compartments and danger zones in conjunction with…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Traditional facelift techniques have relied upon the tightening of thin flaps of aging skin to elevate and support sagging, deeper facial tissues. Although initial results from these procedures…
Synopsis ■ As the human face ages, many of the stigmata that are typically seen in aging relate to a change in the anatomic relationship that occurs between the superficial and deep facial fascia. ■ Improving technical control when contouring…
Synopsis ■ Because the procedure does not require traditional SMAS flap elevation, there is less concern about tearing of the superficial fascia. ■ The potential for facial nerve injury is lower because most of the deep dissection is over the…