The U-SMASectomy Facelift.

Manipulation of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) has become a mainstay of face lifting procedures. Traditionally, the various surgical approaches to the SMAS have been classified as either "low" or "high" SMAS techniques, the former of which, while expeditious, have been criticized for suboptimal upper midface rejuvenation. High SMAS techniques, by contrast, are lauded for their ability to improve upper midface contours, but may carry increased surgical risk, particularly in the hands of less experienced aesthetic surgeons.

Bone Cement in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction: A Review of Commercially Available Options and Clinical Outcomes.

Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is used extensively in hip and knee arthroplasty. A thorough understanding of the basic chemistry underlying PMMA is important for orthopaedic surgeons because this underscores the specific way bone cement is used during surgery. Recently, clinical research has shed light on the various types of PMMA regarding the viscosity of the mixture and the effect of cement additives.

The 3-Level Approach to Facelift Planning: A Simple Paradigm for Surgical Rejuvenation of the Face.

Our role as aesthetic surgeons demands individualized surgical planning that maximizes patient input and understanding. The value of such shared decision-making (SDM) in aesthetic surgery is becoming increasingly appreciated. This is particularly true for potential patients seeking surgical rejuvenation of the face, where the volume of "educational" information available on the internet, and through various social medial channels, may be overwhelming and even misleading.