Overview of Facial Plastic Surgery and Current Developments

February 2016 in “ Surgery Journal ”

Jessica Chuang, Christian H. Barnes, Brian J. F. Wong

hair restoration 3D imaging chemical peels laser treatments neuromodulators dermal fillers 3D printing biomaterials tissue engineering stem cell applications wound healing Botox fillers

TLDR Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

The document from 2016 provides a comprehensive overview of the field of facial plastic surgery, detailing its history, the range of procedures it includes, and the significant advancements made over time. It covers the evolution of surgical techniques in rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty, forehead lifts, browlifts, and hair restoration, with a particular emphasis on less invasive methods and the shift towards three-dimensional rejuvenation. The document also discusses the use of various technologies such as 3D imaging, structural grafting, and robotic surgery, as well as nonsurgical treatments like chemical peels, laser treatments, and the use of neuromodulators and dermal fillers. Additionally, it touches on reconstructive surgery for anatomic defects and the future direction of the field, including the use of 3D printing, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. Research in facial reanimation, facial reconstruction and transplantation, stem cell applications, and wound healing is highlighted, indicating the dynamic and innovative nature of facial plastic surgery.

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