Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

The nasal bones are the most commonly fractured bones in the face.  Acute nasal fracture may result in both nasal deformity as well as nasal airway obstruction.  However, some controversy still surrounds the management of acute nasal fractures, in that a review of the literature demonstrates a lack of consensus with respect to the timing of repair of the acute nasal fracture, the anesthesia used during repair, and the type of procedure performed.

Blepharoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed on the male patient. Whereas in the past the male patient would present later in life for eyelid surgery to address functional issues, he now presents earlier in life with an interest in aesthetic improvement as the primary motivating factor. This article reviews the approach of the senior author (SWP) to rejuvenation of the lower eyelid complex.

Hemangiomas are the most common tumor of infancy and childhood, affecting approximately 10% of infants by the age of 1 year. The diagnosis can nearly always be made by the patient’s history and findings on physical examination. Prior to the classification system outlined by Mulliken and Glowacki, the natural course of hemangiomas was poorly understood and treatment was inconsistent, ranging from benign neglect to deforming surgical intervention.

VARIOUS ALLOPLASTIC materials are currently used for aesthetic and reconstructive soft tissue augmentation of the face. Among these alloplastic implants are silicone and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (EpTFE). Initially used for vascular grafts and subsequently for hernia repair, ePTFE has now been used relatively safely for more than 20 years.

How does skin thickness effect rhinoplasty on Asian patients?