The nose is a prominent feature of the human face. Congenital malformations of the nose, whether functional or anatomic, affect the physiologic and psychologic wellness of children who have these…

Congenital malformations may affect any part of the eye and the ocular adnexa. Developmental defects may occur in isolation or as part of a larger systemic malformation syndrome. Many malformations…

The development of the middle and inner ear highlights the intricacy of embryology. As early as 3 weeks after fertilization, the inner ear begins taking form. This process, along with…

Microtia and congenital aural atresia (CAA) are congenital anomalies that are so common that every otolaryngologist should be familiar with the initial evaluation and care of the patient. When one…

Patients who have cleft lip or palate face significant lifelong communicative and aesthetic challenges and difficulties with deglutition. Management of patients who have orofacial clefting requires an understanding of the…

It is easy to be overwhelmed when faced with the hundreds of cataloged anomalies of the head and neck region. For any individual defect there may be variation in phenotype,…

Patients seeking facial rejuvenation surgery are frequently apprehensive about their postoperative appearance. They express concern about looking too different, not themselves, or being recognized for having had “something done.” Invariably…

Over the last decade, lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty has become the method of choice used by facial plastic surgeons for the treatment of lower eyelid herniated fat owing to the reduced…