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Facial Plast Surg 2021 Dec 16;37(6):741-750. Epub 2021 Mar 16.

Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As the face ages, there is thinning of the epidermis, volume loss and rearrangement of the soft tissues, and malabsorption of the skeletal framework. It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the aging process for successful facial augmentation and rejuvenation. Alloplastic implants can be used to provide a long-lasting solution for augmentation of skeletal deficiencies, restoration of facial irregularities, and rejuvenation of the face. Read More

J Invest Surg 2022 Jan 22;35(1):61-69. Epub 2020 Sep 22.

Eastern Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA.

Objectives: The main objective of this study was to investigate the utility of the sublabial approach in gaining proper exposure for tip rhinoplasty maneuvers in a cadaver model. Additional objectives included identifying types of grafts that can be placed sublabially and whether these methods can be translated successfully to human subjects.

Methods: Ten (N = 10) fresh-preserved cadavers were dissected at our academic institution from August 18, 2019 through February 5, 2020. Read More

J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2020 Apr-Jun;10(2):138-140. Epub 2020 Apr 8.

Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, India.

Tooth loss may pose a challenge for prosthetics when several missing teeth are associated with huge vertical and horizontal bone defects due to cleft palate, road traffic accidents, congenital defects etc. This case report presents prosthetic rehabilitation of a 22 year old male patient of cleft lip and palate with missing upper front teeth along with severe ridge defect since 1 year due to surgical intervention in premaxillary region. The extensive soft and hard tissue defect in aesthetic region was evident and it made the prosthetic rehabilitation more challenging. Read More

Semin Plast Surg 2020 May 6;34(2):92-98. Epub 2020 May 6.

Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas.

Progressive premaxillary retrusion is a common sequela of the facial aging process. In most cases, this manifests with central maxillary recession. Central maxillary insufficiency is also commonly encountered within certain ethnic communities, or in cleft lip nasal deformity, and may represent a challenge for the plastic and reconstructive surgeon attempting correction in the setting of facial contouring, rhinoplasty, or reconstruction following oncologic resection or trauma. Read More

Facial Plast Surg 2018 Aug 24;34(4):363-372. Epub 2018 Jul 24.

Department of Otolaryngology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Saddle nose correction remains a challenging procedure for rhinoplasty surgeons due to both aesthetic and functional issues. The most common causes of saddle nose are nasal trauma and prior septal surgery, and a defective relationship between the caudal septum and the anterior septal spine is the principal postoperative pathology. The authors propose their own classification system for saddle nose with one new category and several approaches to deal with this condition in accordance with the level of severity. Read More