광대뼈 Zygoma

[BACKGROUND] Revisional malarplasty is the most frequently performed and difficult to perform revision surgery among facial contouring surgeries. The incidence of postoperative complications and need for revision surgery is increasing becau…

[BACKGROUND] Crow's feet are bilateral orbital wrinkles formed by the orbital portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle, which is the target muscle for botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injection. [OBJECTIVES] This study's aim was to demonstrate a…

[BACKGROUND] The surgery for facelift or zygoma reduction usually has a long operative time, swelling, and blood loss consideration; and therefore, these two procedures are often performed separately. In recent years, an increasing demand f…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] To examine the recent literature on aesthetic alloplastic malar implants. [RECENT FINDINGS] Alloplastic implantation is heavily favored in the oromaxillofacial literature. Recent articles have examined porous polyethyle…

Bear attack, a relatively rare cause of maxillofacial trauma, could lead to severe facial deformity as well as functional impairment. A 45-year-old male ranger was attacked by a bear and suffered an extensive maxillofacial avulsion injury, …

[INTRODUCTION] In case of zygomaticomaxillary fibrous dysplasia (FD), surgical treatment is often required due to visual disturbance, exophthalmos, and also necessary for cosmetic reasons. However, it is not easy to determine the timing and…

This study analyzed the outcomes of zygomatico-orbital fracture reconstruction using the real-time navigation system with intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) C-arm computed tomography (CT). Fifteen patients with zygomatico-orbital or isol…

[BACKGROUND] The most common reason for dissatisfaction and reoperation in lower blepharoplasty patients is persistent bulging of the lateral fat pad. This compartment contributes the most to fat herniation and yet is the most commonly over…

[BACKGROUND] Monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) for facial rejuvenation works by diffusely heating the dermis and subdermal fibro-septal network. Immediate collagen contraction and long-term neo-collagenesis produce antiaging effects. [AIM] To…

[BACKGROUND] Despite traditional facelift and transtemporal endoscopic facelift techniques are used in treatment of mid face ptosis, they do not have a big impact on the midface area. Lower blepharoplasty techniques are effective to provide…

[OBJECTIVE] Facial recognition software (FRS) is becoming pervasive in society for commercial use, security systems, and entertainment. Alteration of the facial appearance with surgery poses a challenge to these algorithms, but several meth…

The major needs for cosmetic facial bone surgery come from anatomic differences in facial shape and in personal preference. Especially when consulting patients with different national or ethnic backgrounds, careful attention should be paid …

[BACKGROUND] The midface has been a difficult zone to manage in rejuvenating surgeries. The major challenge for midface lift is to achieve extensive dissection and elevate the composite tissues en bloc through minimal incisions. [METHODS] …

With a rise in gun violence in the United States, surgeons are tasked with effectively managing penetrating facial trauma. The purpose of this study is to assess methods used for successful composite reconstruction of each anatomical facial…

[BACKGROUND] Patients desire facelifting procedures to look younger, refreshed, and attractive. Unfortunately, there are few objective studies assessing the success of types of facelift procedures and ancillary techniques. [OBJECTIVES] The…

[OBJECTIVE] To present a rare case of sebaceous cyst masking skin squamous carcinoma. The delayed diagnosis made necessary a two-step (demolition and reconstruction) surgery to save patient's life. [MATERIAL AND METHODS] A 77-year-old male…

The internet and social media give our patients extraordinary access to information; in these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, where so much of life takes place online, patients and professionals alike look to the internet more…

The periocular area is the first to display signs of ageing. Dermal fillers are an increasingly popular, minimally invasive method for facial rejuvenation. The eye is anatomically delicate and complex. Therefore, special consideration must …

[BACKGROUND] Patients desire face-lifting procedures primarily to appear younger, more refreshed, and attractive. Because there are few objective studies assessing the success of face-lift surgery, the authors used artificial intelligence, …

[BACKGROUND] Restoring anatomical contour and position of the malar eminence and orbital rim following ablative mid-face procedures is critical in maintaining facial contour and orbit position. [OBJECTIVE] To report our reconstructive appr…