Surgical Techniques Covered

Dual-Plane Browlift

• Assessment of brow position, shape, and asymmetry.
• Relevant forehead and temporal anatomy.
• Principles of dual-plane dissection.
• Brow mobilization and repositioning.
• Avoidance of an unnatural or over-elevated appearance.
• Integration with upper eyelid rejuvenation.

Autoaugmentation Upper Blepharoplasty

• Analysis of upper eyelid aging and volume deficiency.
• Preservation versus excision of upper eyelid tissues.
• Redistribution and use of existing tissues for autoaugmentation.
• Restoration of a youthful upper eyelid contour.
• Management of the upper lid–brow relationship.
• Prevention of hollowing and an operated appearance.

Preservation Lower Blepharoplasty

• Lower eyelid and orbital anatomy.
• Preservation-oriented approaches to lower eyelid rejuvenation.
• Management and redistribution of orbital fat.
• Orbicularis muscle tightening and support.
• Correction of lid–cheek junction deformities.
• Orbital rim implant placement when additional skeletal support or projection is indicated.
• Strategies to minimize lower eyelid malposition and other complications.

Philtrum-Accentuating Upper Lip Lift and Corner Lift

• Analysis of upper lip length, dental show, philtral anatomy, and commissure position.
• Design of an individualized upper lip lift.
• Techniques for accentuating the philtral columns and central lip architecture.
• Management of scar placement and tension.
• Corner lift techniques for correction of downturned oral commissures.
• Integration of central and lateral lip rejuvenation.

Direct-Access, Direct-Anchoring Ultra-Deep Facelift

• Advanced facial anatomy and the deep-plane/ultra-deep surgical layers, including the buccal fat pad, parotid gland, masseteric fascia and zygomatic muscle.
• Direct access to the structures requiring mobilization.
• Release of retaining ligaments and facial soft-tissue mobilization.
• Direct anchoring techniques for stable tissue repositioning.
• Selection of vectors according to individual facial anatomy.
• Rejuvenation of the midface, jawline, and lower face.
• Techniques aimed at achieving durable correction while maintaining a natural appearance.

Dual-Plane Deep Reduction Neck Lift

• Detailed surgical anatomy of the anterior and lateral neck.
• Evaluation of skin, platysma, subplatysmal fat, digastric muscles, submandibular glands, and other deep structures.
• Principles of dual-plane cervical dissection.
• Deep neck reduction techniques.
• Platysmal management and restoration of cervical contour.
• Definition of the submandibular-cervical angles and mandibular border.
• Integration of the neck lift with facial rejuvenation procedures.
• Prevention and management of complications associated with deep neck surgery.