안면거상술 Rhytidectomy

[BACKGROUND] Inappropriate facial scarring can lead to significant physical and psychosocial morbidity. There is a need to better understand how scar perception varies across ethnic groups, and how it impacts broader quality-of-life domains…

[BACKGROUND] Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), has demonstrated potential to improve patient communication by delivering accurate, readable, and empathetic medical information. In plastic surgery-a spe…

Thread lifting has become widely adopted worldwide as a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation technique due to its simplicity and short recovery period. However, despite its generally favorable safety profile, various complications may occur, wit…

[BACKGROUND] Conventional facelift surgery may fail to adequately address submandibular gland ptosis (SMGP), prompting recommendations for partial gland resection. Alternatively, the extended SMAS technique involves a more extensive SMAS-pl…

Non-surgical mandibular contouring has gained attention as a safe and effective approach to improve jawline aesthetics and restore lower facial definition. This study aimed to assess the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction associated…

Buccal fat pad (BFP) modification can help aesthetic facial balancing. It can be approached through an intraoral incision, which is more standard, or through a deep-plane facelift approach. Here, we describe the unique technique of removal …

[INTRODUCTION] In our ongoing efforts to improve our techniques for facial lifting, we have consistently made strides towards achieving better, more reliable, and longer-lasting results. To accomplish this, we have incorporated additional p…

Sialocele is a rare but important complication that may follow facelift surgery, typically as a result of inadvertent injury to the parotid gland or its duct. It often presents as a painless, fluctuant swelling in the preauricular region an…

[BACKGROUND AND AIM] Superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) rhytidectomy techniques are widely used in facelift surgery to achieve long-lasting facial rejuvenation. Nonetheless, variations in technique lead to differences in complicat…

[BACKGROUND] Preconditioning of skin prior to procedures with the Alastin TriHex Technology has been demonstrated to enhance procedure outcomes. Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology Serum (Alastin Skincare Inc. Carlsbad, …

[BACKGROUND] It is unknown whether facial injectable treatments before rhytidectomy increase the risk of surgical complications, and data on the safety of rhytidectomy after prior injectable (PI) treatments are essential for clinicians and …

Facial retaining ligaments are pivotal in maintaining facial structure and are increasingly recognized as critical components in modern facelift procedures. Their age-related laxity contributes to facial sagging, jowling, and volume descent…

[BACKGROUND] The deep plane face lift corrects progressive soft tissue sagging and neck laxity associated with the aging process. With patients requesting fewer procedures under general anesthetics, trends have turned toward performing mini…

[BACKGROUND] Minimal access cranial suspension (MACS) lift is a well-established face lift technique commonly included in the facial plastic surgeon's armamentarium. It has consistently demonstrated safety and efficacy. The midface may also…

[BACKGROUND] Cataract surgery, one of the most commonly performed surgery worldwide, not only restores visual function but may also influence patients' psychosocial behavior. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to investigate whether cataract su…

Aesthetic neck contouring is a key component to facial rejuvenation. To compare patient-reported symptoms after deep neck lift with versus without anterior digastric (AD) myectomy. Retrospective cohort of patients undergoing neck lift (Ju…

[BACKGROUND AND AIM] Facial nerve injury is a critical complication of rhytidectomy, affecting patient outcomes and satisfaction. Despite its importance, standardized management strategies remain limited. This systematic review evaluates cu…

[OBJECTIVES] Highlight current trends in facelifting as facelift techniques continue to evolve as surgeons seek to improve outcomes and longevity. [METHODS] A REDCap survey was distributed to AAFPRS members. [RESULTS] A total of 150 surge…

[BACKGROUND] Recent anecdotal reports from respected surgeons suggest a potential link between tranexamic acid (TXA) in local anesthetic solutions and wound healing complications during facelift procedures. [OBJECTIVES] The authors of this…