Contents

The document is a compilation of articles discussing various complications associated with facial plastic surgery and how to manage and prevent them. Richard A.K. Chaffoo discusses the challenges and complications in facelift surgery, emphasizing the importance of a surgeon's approach to optimize results and minimize complications. Vladimir Nekhendzy and Vijay K. Ramaiah review anesthesia-related complications in facial cosmetic surgery, stressing the need for proper preparation and patient safety. Richard L. Goode highlights the importance of patient selection to avoid complications with individuals who may have unrealistic expectations or psychiatric disorders. Basil Hassouneh and James P. Newman focus on complications from lasers, fillers, and neurotoxins, providing insights into prevention and management. Charles R. Woodard, Lisa M. Morris and Robert M. Kellman, Jessyka G. Lighthall and Tom D. Wang, Katherine M. Whipple, Bobby S. Korn, and Don O. Kikkawa, Joshua B. Surowitz and Sam P. Most, Ethan B. Handler, Tara Song, and Charles Shih, and Steven H. Dayan each contribute articles on complications in their respective areas of expertise, including facial flap surgery, facial trauma, forehead lift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and the use of toxins and fillers. Samuel M. Lam discusses complications in hair restoration, highlighting the importance of the surgeon's skill in creating a natural hairline and the assistant team's role in graft success. Each article provides strategies for avoiding and managing complications to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.