Improved surgical access for facial dimple creation.

As an alternative to blind coring of the soft tissue from the buccal mucosa to the dermis or the placement of transcutaneous sutures, both of which can be associated with untoward side effects, the authors describe a safe and effective method for creating dimples through an open technique that replicates the anatomical basis of a natural dimple.

Surgical complications of lipoplasty--management and preventive strategies.

Background: Lipoplasty and its associated complications are well researched and documented. In most articles, the focus has been on the major life-threatening complications of liposuction. Most of these major complications are related to conditions other than surgical trauma per se, namely anaesthesia, hypothermia, long duration of surgery and fluid overload.

Anesthesia considerations in large-volume lipoplasty.

Background: Large-volume lipoplasty is becoming more common and has been proven to be safe and effective. Large-volume lipoplasty is normally performed with the patient under general anesthesia. Techniques of general anesthesia and fluid management are important factors in improving the safety of large-volume lipoplasty.