Le Fort III and Le Fort II Osteotomies
Key points • The Le Fort III osteotomy is a technique used in managing midfacial hypoplasia as often seen in syndromic patients. • The subcranial Le Fort III is the…
Le Fort I Osteotomy
Key points • The osteotomy design in a Le Fort I significantly impacts the ability to reposition the maxilla 3-dimensionally. • The surgical technique presented allows for efficiency in completion…
Techniques in Orthognathic Surgery
Steven M. Sullivan, DDS, Editor The historical evolution of orthognathic surgery is nothing short of remarkable. Had it not been for the inquisitiveness of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons who…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues September 2016 Upper Facial Rejuvenation Faisal A. Quereshy, Editor March 2017 Management of Mandibular Condylar Fractures Martin B. Steed, Editor Previous Issues September 2015 Adjuncts for Care of…
Contributors
Editor STEVEN M. SULLIVAN, DDS Professor and Chairman, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Authors NORMAN J. BETTS, DDS, MS Private…
Techniques in Orthognathic Surgery
ATLAS OF THE ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.oralmaxsurgeryatlas.theclinics.com Consulting Editor RICHARD H. HAUG March 2016 • Volume 24 • Number 1
Management of Complications Associated with Upper Facial Rejuvenation
Key points • Upper facial rejuvenation is an important component of complete facial rejuvenation and has an overall low complication rate. • Most complications of upper facial procedures are avoided…
Lower Transcutaneous Blepharoplasty
Key points • Preoperative planning is crucial to a successful lower eyelid procedure. The surgeon must decide between transconjuctival approach, transcutaneous approach, or a combination of both to address lower…
The Endoscopic Brow Lift
Key points • The endoscopic brow lift is most ideally suited to the patient exhibiting brow ptosis, redundant forehead/temporal skin, and a normal to short hairline. • Specialized instruments are…
Open Brow Lift Surgery for Facial Rejuvenation
Key points • Brow lifting is a gratifying operation; creation of a youthful eye/brow complex can by quite dramatic. • Repositioning of the brows can aid in the appearance of…
Management of Lower Eyelid Laxity
Key points • Lower eyelid laxity has various etiologies. • In-office tests assess lower eyelid laxity and help to plan for correction at the time of lower blepharoplasty or to…
Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty
There is no secret to achieving successful results with lower belpharoplasties; as is the case with any surgical procedure, proper patient evaluation and development of a comprehensive, anatomic-based treatment plan…
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Key points • Upper eyelid blepharoplasty has become more conservative, where there is less excision and more emphasis on repositioning and restoring orbital anatomy and volume. • Thorough periorbital preoperative…
Skin Resurfacing Procedures of the Upper Face
Key points • With upper facial cosmetic surgery, the skin must be youthful appearing to give an overall esthetic appearance. • Resurfacing has been an established treatment option for years…
Injectable Fillers in the Upper Face
Key points • Facial fillers are valuable in volumetric rejuvenation of the upper face, alone, or as an adjunct to cosmetic surgical facial procedures and neurotoxins. The injector must evaluate…
Botulinum Toxin Use in the Upper Face
Key points • Botulinum toxin is a potent exotoxin that disrupts neuromuscular transmission by inhibiting the release for acetylcholine from the presynaptic membrane resulting in attenuation of muscle contraction. •…
Analysis and Diagnosis of Upper Facial Region
Key points • The upper facial region frames the eyes and thus has been one of major hallmarks of beauty for millennia. • Cosmetic surgery in the region is one…
Rejuvenation of the Facial Upper Third
Faisal A. Quereshy, MD, DDS, FACS, Editor I am honored to have been given the opportunity to share with you, our reader, this issue of Atlas of the Oral and…
