Petrous Apex
The petrous apex is the medial portion of the petrous ridge situated between the inner ear and the clivus. In its base lies foramen lacerum traversed by the internal carotid…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Pulsatile Tinnitus
Pulsatile tinnitus may have many sources. Most commonly it occurs in conductive hearing loss, especially middle ear effusion, due to reduced external hearing and augmented vascular pulsations conducted through the…
12 Laser Facial Sculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75367 12 Laser Facial Sculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging NeckGentile Richard D. Less-invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation are becoming increasingly popular as prospective…
1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75356 1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the NeckMiller Philip J., Zoumalan Richard A., Carron Michael A. A well-contoured neck is a hallmark of youth, health, and attractiveness. The neck…
11 Complications and Sequelae of Rejuvenation Surgery of the Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75366 11 Complications and Sequelae of Rejuvenation Surgery of the NeckGordon Neil A., Gentile Richard D. The effort to rejuvenate the aging neck and face can have intermediate consequences before…
5 Mixed-Plane Rhytidectomy: The Superior Vertical-Vector Approach to Rejuvenation of the Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75360 5 Mixed-Plane Rhytidectomy: The Superior Vertical-Vector Approach to Rejuvenation of the NeckGentile Richard D. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo Da Vinci The evolution of procedures for surgical rejuvenation…
9 Direct-Excision Techniques
10.1055/b-0034-75364 9 Direct-Excision TechniquesFarrior Edward H. Direct-excision techniques for managing the neck have a long history in cosmetic rejuvenation surgery. They offer an alternative or adjunct to facelifting, liposuction, and…
10 Techniques for the Difficult Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75365 10 Techniques for the Difficult NeckFreeman M. Sean The ideal neck consists of a clean cervicomandibular line, a defined breakpoint near the level of the hyoid bone, a well-positioned…
8 Variations in Platysmaplasty: Pursestrings, Slings, and Nonabsorbable and Bioabsorbable Structural Techniques
10.1055/b-0034-75363 8 Variations in Platysmaplasty: Pursestrings, Slings, and Nonabsorbable and Bioabsorbable Structural TechniquesGentile Richard D. A slender and well-defined neckline is recognized as an attractive feature of youth. Chronological aging…
6 Imbrication, Plication, and Wide Undermining Techniques
10.1055/b-0034-75361 6 Imbrication, Plication, and Wide Undermining TechniquesBeaty Mark M. Rejuvenation of the aging neck is approached with varying techniques designed to correct undesired contours of the neck and cervicomental…
