Midface Descent and Malar Support
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 8.1 ) Rejuvenation of the midface was formerly limited to a lower lid blepharoplasty in conjunction with some form of a face lift. Neither adequately…
Upper Blepharoplasty
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 6.1 ) Introduction The primary physical function of the upper eyelids is protection of the eyes but, together with the eyebrows and forehead, they form…
Aesthetic Medicine: Surgical Pearls
Introduction Aesthetic medicine comprises all medical procedures that are aimed at improving the physical appearance and satisfaction of the patient, using noninvasive to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. These aesthetic procedures…
Aesthetic Applications for Fillers
The Clinical Problem—The Aging Face ( Fig. 3.1 ) How Does the Face Age? Each face ages in its own way according to genetics and external factors, such as sun,…
Informed Consent: Protecting the Patient and the Surgeon
The Process of Informed Consent Neal R. Reisman MD, JD, FACS The process of informed consent is very important to the practice of plastic surgery. Not only is it a…
Development of Future Systems
Anesthetizing patients is a complex business. The number of tasks to perform on a daily basis has increased dramatically, and the number of locations in which they are performed also…
Anesthesia Concerns in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Environment
Providing anesthesia in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment differs from that in the operating room. The static magnetic field necessitates that all monitors, devices, and machines be nonferrous. The…
Anesthesia and Competitive Strategies
Sedation for medical procedures performed outside the operating room has been traditionally provided by proceduralists and their proxies. However, as these procedures have steadily increased in both number and complexity,…
Novel Staffing Coverage for Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room
The demand for non–operating room anesthesia (NORA) services is expanding rapidly and for diverse reasons. NORA procedures are often less invasive; many of these minimally or even noninvasive procedures are…
