Aesthetic Surgery – Pertinent Papers 2002–2003

The document from 2006 summarizes advancements in aesthetic surgery from 2002-2003, highlighting several studies and techniques. One study demonstrated that continuous-wave carbon dioxide laser resurfacing led to better-organized dermal collagen compared to pulsed systems after 2 years. A prospective study with 29 patients showed surgical treatment for migraine headaches was effective, with Botox injections as a good predictor of success. Hair transplantation using follicular unit grafting in men with advanced hair loss resulted in high satisfaction among 61 of 322 operations. Ruby laser treatment was suggested as an alternative to surgical excision for congenital melanocytic nevi, with no malignant changes after 8 years. A technique for three-dimensional endoscopic midface enhancement was reported to be successful in nearly 200 patients over 5 years. Additionally, the document discusses Oscar Ramirez's technique for midface aesthetics and a study on the safe partial resection of the submandibular gland for facial rejuvenation, based on 15 cadaver dissections, which can optimize results with minimal complications.