The specialty of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery has undergone many changes over the past several decades.
The Importance of Rhinoplasty in Our Specialty
As otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to perform many challenging operations of the head and neck.
Endoscopic Brow Lift: Safer, Easier, and Better for Patients
What patient wouldn’t want three or four very small incisions that heal rapidly with little or no scarring and no residual numbness, compared with a foot-long slice at or under the hairline that takes longer to heal and sometimes leaves a puffed-up scar and/or permanent loss of sensation?
Gene Therapy: A Promising Role in Otolaryngology
After a hiatus associated with a checkered past, gene therapy is again showing promise in several fields of medicine, and otolaryngology is no exception.
Skin Resurfacing and Rejuvenation
Mini Facelifts: Newer, Safer Procedures
Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery: New Patient Groups Bring New Challenges
The number of people looking for a nip here, a tuck there, a new nose, or higher brows is on the rise.
Platelet Gel in Facial Surgery: Is The Excitement Warranted?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a rich source of growth factors, has gained popularity as a method to boost healing after facial plastic surgery and rejuvenation procedures, such as laser skin resurfacing and facelift surgery.