Are There Differences Between the Upper and Lower Parts of the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System? A Preliminary Biomechanical Study.
Xiaoqing Hu, MMS Zhijun Wang, MD Qi Wang, MB Chen Zhang, MD Gang Hu, MDHongzhi Qin, MMS
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 July 2014, Pages 661–667
Published: 01 July 2014
Abstract
Background
The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) becomes thinner and gradually disappears from the midface. In rhytidectomy, manipulation of the SMAS occurs in the lateral area, and previous...
The Effect of Microneedle Thickness on Pain During Minimally Invasive Facial Procedures: A Clinical Study.
Billur Sezgin Bora Ozel Hakan Bulam Kirdar Guney Serhan Tuncer Seyhan Cenetoglu
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 July 2014, Pages 757–765
Published: 01 July 2014
Abstract
Background
Minimally invasive procedures are becoming increasingly popular because they require minimal downtime and are effective for achieving a more youthful appearance. The choice of needle for minimally...
Defining the Fat Compartments in the Neck: A Cadaver Study.
Jeffrey D. Larson, MD William S. Tierney, MS Cemile Nurdan Ozturk, MDJames E. Zins, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 4, 1 May 2014, Pages 499–506
Published: 01 May 2014
Abstract
Background
Cervicoplasty is an important component of aesthetic facial and neck surgery, but the fat content in this area has not been described.
Objectives
The authors identify anatomic compartments of...
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Distribution Pattern in Periocular Area With High-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging.
Alice S. Goh Jocelyne C. Kohn Daniel B. Rootman Joseph L. Lin Robert A. Goldberg
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 4, 1 May 2014, Pages 510–515
Published: 01 May 2014
Abstract
Background
High-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) is a useful tool in defining anatomic and dynamic soft tissue relationships in the periocular area. It also allows visualization of hyaluronic acid (HA) gel within...
The Effectiveness of Facial Exercises for Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review.
John Van Borsel, PhD Marie-Camille De Vos, MSc Karen Bastiaansen, MScJaira Welvaert, MSc Jo Lambert, MD, PhD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 1, 1 January 2014, Pages 22–27
Abstract
Background
Although aesthetic correction of facial aging had long been the exclusive domain of plastic surgeons and dermatologists, alternative nonmedical approaches to facial rejuvenation are becoming...
Percutaneous Myotomy With a Small Needle-Knife and Lipoinjection for Treatment of Glabellar Frown Lines.
Hu X1, Xue Z1, Qi H1, Chen B1.
Abstract
Background
Glabellar frown lines are a common aesthetic concern, and minimally invasive techniques to treat frown lines have become popular.
Objectives
The authors developed a technique to minimize frown lines by means of percutaneous myotomy with a small needle-knife and lipoinjection.
Methods
Sixty-nine patients underwent treatment of the glabellar...
A Split Face Study to Determine the Significance of Adding Increased Energy and Treatment at the Marionette Folds.
Gordon H Sasaki, MD, FACS Natalie Abelev, RN Liza Papadopoulos, RN
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 37, Issue 8, 1 September 2017, Pages 947–960
Published: 07 April 2017
Abstract
Background
Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) has become a safe and effective means to tighten skin and subdermal structures by optimizing the amount of joule energy and treatment tissue planes for...
Who is Publishing in Facial Cosmetic Surgery? A Citation Analysis Across Specialties Over Five Decades.
Joshua T. Waltzman, MD, MBA Kashyap Komarraju Tadisina, MD Susan Orra, BA Huseyin Elbey, MD
Author Notes
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 36, Issue 7, 1 July 2016, Pages 743–755
Published: 18 March 2016
Abstract
Background
Competition among our sister cosmetic specialties continues to increase. Once a field dominated by plastic surgeons, there is a clear trend toward increased competition...
Micro-Shuttle Lifting of the Neck: A Percutaneous Loop Suspension Method Using a Novel Double-Ended Needle.
Kemal Tunc Tiryaki, MD Esin Aksungur, MD James C. Grotting, MD, FACS
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 36, Issue 6, 1 June 2016, Pages 629–638
Published: 23 February 2016
Abstract
Background
Most younger patients expect to be able to achieve significant improvements and lift to their neck, yet they don’t want to undergo extensive surgery. They are now able to do that and restore their...
Total Composite Flap Facelift and the Deep-Plane Transition Zone: A Critical Consideration in SMAS-Release Midface Lifting.
Marc Mani, MD, FACS
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 36, Issue 5, 1 May 2016, Pages 533–545
Published: 01 March 2016
Abstract
Background
Recent anatomic studies suggest the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) layer attenuates in the midface. This led the author to switch from a bilamellar high SMAS dissection to a “total composite flap” technique, preserving skin and SMAS/platysma as...