Injectable Fillers for Lower Face Rejuvenation.

The lower face is an integral component of a beautiful face. Age-related changes in this region are so significant that they are often easily appreciated by patients. The aging process not only includes volume loss or downward fat repositioning, but also soft tissue laxity, skin changes, and even bony resorption.

Evidence-Based Protocol for Ophthalmology Consult for Orbital Fractures.

Purpose: Previous retrospective studies demonstrate that urgent evaluation by an ophthalmologist for orbital fractures is not required in visually asymptomatic patients, although a consult is often seen as a necessity in many hospital institutions. To determine when an ophthalmology consult is indicated for a surgical patient, the oral and maxillofacial and ophthalmology departments at 1 institution collaborated for an evidence-based approach utilizing retrospective and prospective data.

Patients And Methods: The retrospective arm looked at patients from 2012 to 2017, who had an isolated, surgically repaired orbital fracture without preoperative ophthalmology consultation.

Facial Cosmetic Surgery in Male Patients: Trends and Experience From an Academic Esthetic Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Practice.

Cosmetic procedure, both invasive and noninvasive have been increasing dramatically in our country. Top surgical and nonsurgical procedures have not changed over the past several years. Although women make up the great majority of patients seeking these types of procedures, men are increasingly interested and seeking similar cosmetic procedures.

Overutilization of Computed Tomography for Odontogenic Infections.

Purpose: There is clear overuse of computed tomography (CT) in the emergency setting, which is associated with a long-term potential for malignancy. This study aimed to determine the rate of overuse of CT for odontogenic infection workup and the correlation of history and physical examination (H&P) findings to diagnose moderate- to high-risk infections.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was implemented to determine the rate of overuse of CT for odontogenic infections.