The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 27.1 ) Synopsis ■ Different classifications of breast ptosis have been put forward by Regnault and Kirwan, depending on the extent of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) descent below the submammary fold. ■ The surgically corrected…
The Clinical Problem Breast hypertrophy is a frequent condition in women. It may occur due to excessive development of glandular tissue during puberty, secondary to weight gain or as a result of naturally occurring fat deposition of breast tissue that…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 25.1 ) Hypomastia is usually a developmental issue but may also be seen after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or major weight loss. It is well known how negatively the size, shape, and symmetry of a woman's breast…
The Clinical Problem ( Figs. 24.1A, 24.2A, 24.3A, 24.4A, 24.5A, and 24.6A ) 1. Bleaching of discolored teeth 2. Improving tooth length to enhance the smile line 3. Surgical correction of hard and soft tissue to correct anatomic disparities and…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 23.1 ) Synopsis ■ The patient, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an injury to the anterior maxilla in a motor vehicle accident. There were no injuries to her lips or other perioral structures. ■ Emergency care…
The Clinical Problem Dentofacial (dentoskeletal) deformities are characterized by an abnormal position of the maxilla and/or mandible and associated teeth that affect jaw function and facial aesthetics. These deformities are as follows ( Fig. 22.1 ): Class I—normal skeletal pattern,…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 21.1 ) Increased nose self-awareness translates into increased patient concern and increased demand for relatively small changes in nasal contour. Medical rhinoplasty is especially well suited to many of these patients. The pretreatment consultation should…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 20.1 ) Rhinoplasty remains the most common aesthetic procedure in men, with 55,000 performed in 2014 alone. Male anatomic variation, frequent posttraumatic pathology, desired aesthetic differences, and the resultant technical nuances make a male rhinoplasty…
The Clinical Problem In recent years, young Asian women have often described their ideal nose as having a thin, gentle lateral curve and a slightly upward nasal tip. They also desire a narrower tip and ala than their present nose.…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 18.1 ) The term Middle Eastern commonly refers to people of Turkish, Persian, Arabic, and North African descent. Although a large variety of nasal features can be seen, the population in Turkey usually presents with…