Tag Geoffrey Ferril MD

Facial Reanimation

Key Points 1. The patient with facial nerve paralysis necessitates a thorough workup to delineate timing, mechanism, location, and extent of the injury. 2. Ophthalmologic care, whether medical and/or surgical, is crucial in the management of lagophthalmos due to facial…

Botulinum Toxin and Fillers

Key Points 1. Of the botulinum toxins available, Botox® has the longest record of safety and efficacy as well as the most FDA-approved indications. However, due to similar mechanism of action and widespread off-label use, Dysport®, Xeomin®, and Jeuveau® may also…

Facial Analysis

Key Points 1. Symmetry and proportion are important to facial harmony. The individual subunits must balance each other to achieve an aesthetically pleasing result. 2. Ideal relationships have been established based on the relationship of soft tissue landmarks to each…