Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America
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Soft tissue fillers continue to gain popularity in addressing volume loss and changes associated with facial aging. The rare but devastating complication from iatrogenic vascular occlusion can result in irreversible vision loss. This article discusses the complications of vision loss associated with fillers and reviews applicable treatment techniques and prevention methods.
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Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · Aug 2019
ReviewWhat's New in Facial Hair Transplantation?: Effective Techniques for Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation.
Natural results in facial hair restoration are made possible with modern refinements in hair transplantation. There has been a large increase in the demand for facial hair restoration in men and women. Women mostly seek to thicken and restore eyebrow density, whereas men seek to have a fuller beard. This article describes the techniques refined in facial hair transplantation.
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Nasal fractures are the most frequently fractured facial bone from blunt facial trauma resulting in a significant number of patients seeking treatment. Proper evaluation and treatment in the acute setting can minimize secondary surgeries, lower overall health care costs, and increase patient satisfaction. ⋯ The open treatment of isolated nasal fractures is a particularly controversial subject. This review seeks to describe the existing literature in isolated nasal fracture management.
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Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · Aug 2017
ReviewScalp and Forehead Defects in the Post-Mohs Surgery Patient.
Scalp and forehead reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery can encompass subcentimeter defects to entire scalp reconstruction. Knowledge of anatomy, flap design, and execution will prepare surgeons who operate in the head and neck area to confidently approach a variety of reconstructive challenges in this area.
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Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · Aug 2017
ReviewReconstruction of Mohs Defects of the Lips and Chin.
Reconstruction of defects of the lips after Mohs micrographic surgery should encompass functional and aesthetic concerns. The lower lip and chin compose two-thirds of the lower portion of the face. The focus of this article is local tissue transfer for primarily cutaneous defects after Mohs surgery. ⋯ For small defects, elliptical excision with primary closure is a viable option. During reconstruction of the lip, all of the involved layers need to be addressed, including mucosa, muscle, and the vermillion or cutaneous lip. It is especially important to realign the vermillion border precisely for optimal results.