Deep-Plane Approach to the Vertical Platysma Advancement: Technical Modifications and Nuances over 25 Years

Guiding the Facial Rejuvenation Journey: Fulfilling the Complete Role of Surgeon and Aesthetic Practitioner

The facial plastic surgeon's role today includes more than provision of procedural excellence. To provide excellent quality of care effective planning and guidance for patients through the aesthetic journey is needed. Methods for the delivery of this level of care are presented and discussed.

Fat Augmentation as Adjunct to CORE Facelift Surgery

Ruling out cases with strong jawlines, well-developed mid-cheek regions, and good fat presence, if done artistically, fat augmentation strongly assists midface definition and can replenish hollowed regions of the face. This is particularly true for candidates with low bodyfat or smaller skull structures. Hence, fat grafting is a strong adjunct to conventional excisional techniques in facial rejuvenation surgery, regardless of experience, technique, or geographical embedding. While CORE facelift techniques remain the golden standard that define the top level of facelift surgery, fat augmentation has its unique place along the full stretch of an individual surgeon's learning scope, as it will potentially improve results regardless of where one stands.