Arch Facial Plast S
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Arch Facial Plast S · Nov 2006
Transcutaneous lower eyelid blepharoplasty with fat excision: a shift-resisting paradigm.
To prove through our experience that the use of transcutaneous lower eyelid blepharoplasty results in negligible incidence of unacceptable scar and eyelid malposition and that the overall lower eyelid contour is acceptable. A detailed overview of the lower eyelid anatomy and a discussion of the "aging" eyelid are further discussed. ⋯ Transcutaneous lower eyelid blepharoplasty with fat excision is a time-tested method of correcting the undesirable sequelae of the aging eye. This technique not only is a safe and effective manner to rejuvenate the lower eyelid but also results in virtually nonexistent ill effects.
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Arch Facial Plast S · Jan 2006
Duration of anesthesia as an indicator of morbidity and mortality in office-based facial plastic surgery: a review of 1200 consecutive cases.
To define whether duration of anesthesia is an indicator of patient morbidity and mortality in facial plastic surgery performed in an accredited office-based surgical facility. ⋯ In an accredited office-based facial plastic surgery facility, anesthesia duration is not an indicator of patient morbidity and mortality. Combined facial plastic surgery procedures, using general anesthesia, can be accomplished safely in the office-based environment, and inpatient care would not have altered morbidity in this study group.
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To survey rhinoplasty surgeons to determine their current approaches and the reason for their use, how they have acquired their knowledge, and trends in the use of open and closed approaches. ⋯ Overall, 53% of respondents used OSR more than 50% of the time. The movement toward open rhinoplasty seems to be plateauing, with a possible slight upward trend in its use. Over the past 5 years, there was still some trend toward the increasing use of the OSR approach, and most surgeons are performing OSR at the same frequency. Those with more than 5 years' experience believe that they are unlikely to change their approach in the next 5 years. Open septorhinoplasty may be indicated for rhinoplasties by a large proportion of surgeons, especially for rhinoplasties that are "difficult" or revisions or those requiring grafting.
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Arch Facial Plast S · Sep 2004
Public perception of the terms "cosmetic," "plastic," and "reconstructive" surgery.
To investigate potential differences in perception of the terms "cosmetic," "plastic," and "reconstructive" as descriptors for surgery. ⋯ Overall, the results of this study support the authors' hypothesis that there is a significant difference in perception of cosmetic surgery and plastic or reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgery is perceived to be more temporary and less technically difficult than plastic or reconstructive surgery. In addition, cosmetic surgery is believed to be associated with less risk, shorter recovery time, and less pain. Subjects also thought that cosmetic surgeons required significantly less training than plastic or reconstructive surgeons.