Introduction The eyes are the aesthetic centerpiece of the face. As prominent facial features, the eyes and periorbital region reveal early changes associated with aging, fatigue, and stress.[1] Rejuvenation of the periorbital region, therefore, requires astute, three-dimensional evaluation and a comprehensive treatment plan. Minimally invasive rejuvenation has gained immense popularity over the last fifteen years.[2]… [Read More]
Clinical Application by Anatomic Region
Rejuvenation of the Midface
Corresponding Author for Proof Christopher Surek7901 W. 135th StreetOverland Park, KS 66223Email: csurek@gmail.comTwitter/Instagram: @dr.chrissurek Coauthor Address Jacob Grow3600 Park E Dr, Apt 145Beachwood, OH 44122P (M): 812-344-0766Email: jngrow812@gmail.comTwitter/Instagram: @DrJacobGrow Disclosures: Dr. Surek is a consultant for Allergan, Galderma and Cypris Medical SYNOPSIS With aging, there is a loss of bony foundational support progression of soft… [Read More]
reJAWvenation
Anatomy – Sex Differences and Aging of Jawline There are well document sexual dimorphisms of the ideal profile and jawline. Females tend to have slim lower faces with the bigonial width (width of the jaw) always less than the bizygomatic width (width of the cheeks). However, there is a wide range of widths which are… [Read More]
Non-surgical Rejuvenation of the Lips and Perioral Area
Abstract/Synopsis: This chapter reviews the fundamentals of aesthetic rejuvenation of the perioral area and lip augmentation using non-invasive techniques. Also covered are an in-depth look at ideal lip proportions, the anatomy of the lips and the anatomic changes that occur in the lips and perioral area over time, as well as important considerations for consultation… [Read More]
Deoxycholic Acid for Submental Fat
The authors declare no conflicts of interest with respect to the authorship and/or publication of this article. The authors received no financial support for the research and/or authorship of this article. Abstract Patients are increasingly looking for alternative, non-surgical options to address submental fullness. ATX-101 (Kybella) is a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid that works… [Read More]
Jowl Reduction with Kybella (Deoxycholic Acid)
Introduction Facial aging is a multimodal process involving all facial soft tissues and the underlying facial bones.1,2 The organization of facial fat into superficial and deep compartments utilizing cadaveric dissection studies has demonstrated the asynchronous volumetric changes in the superficial and deep fat compartments.3–5 Whereas most of the superficial fat compartments deflate and descend from… [Read More]
Body Contouring with Kybella
Correspondence to: Dr. Sachin M. Shridharani, LUXURGERY, 880 Fifth Avenue #1B/C/D, New York, NY 10021, USA. E-mail: sms@luxurgery.com Introduction Patient demand for nonsurgical alternatives to aesthetic surgery has increased dramatically in recent years. In 2019, more than 16.3 million nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States alone, demonstrating a 237% increase since the… [Read More]
Treatment of Acne Scars
Disclosures Dr. Werschler is a consultant for Suneva Medical, Inc, Ulthera, and Abbvie; has grant/research support from Allergan, Amgen, Dermavance, Galderma, Genentech, Kythera, Suneva, Ulthera, Janssen, Pfizer, and Boehringer Ingelheim; has received honoraria from Allergan, Merz, Suneva , Abbvie, Celgnene, Leo, Merz, Continueed Med and Prescribers choice; and has served on the speakers bureau for… [Read More]
Non-Surgical Rejuvenation of Hands
Introduction As the dorsum of the hand is visible during most activities of daily life, patients often seek plastic surgeons with the goal of restoring smooth, youthful, aesthetic appearing hands. This attention to the aesthetic appearance of youthful hands has led to the evolution of techniques for hand rejuvenation. Aging hands are a normal part… [Read More]
Non-Surgical Arm Rejuvenation
Abstract Complementing popular rejuvenation modalities for the face, cosmetic treatments for other areas of the body are in high demand among patients who want to achieve a more global youthful appearance. Arm rejuvenation is just one of many exciting and obvious new landscapes to this effect. In recent years and with the emergence of more… [Read More]