The Art and Science of Facelift Surgery

Improved surgical techniques and increasing patient expectations have transformed the field of cosmetic facial surgery, and Art and Science of Facelift Surgery brings you up to speed with today’s best and latest procedures. This highly practical resource features a superbly illustrated print reference with step-by-step procedures accompanied by surgical videos of each technique. Comprehensive, easy-to-follow instruction from internationally renowned expert Dr. Joe Niamtu helps you achieve optimal outcomes on frequently requested procedures.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: What is a Facelift? History and Semantics 1

Chapter 2: The Aging Face 6

Chapter 3: Evaluating the Cosmetic Facial Surgery Patient:

The Art of the Consult and the Office Patient

Experience 21

Chapter 4: Facelift Instrumentation and Surgery Center 45

Chapter 5: Facelift Anatomy 53

Chapter 6: Facelift Surgery (Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy) 62

Chapter 7: Case Presentations 144

Chapter 8: Modified Facelift Procedures 160

Chapter 9: Complications of Face and Neck Lift: Recognition,

Treatment and Prevention 183