Publications by authors named "R Dorfman"

Fat grafting can restore facial volume for reconstructive and cosmetic indications. Common practice often involves extracting lipoaspirate from the most abundant anatomic location. However, grafted fat retains the phenotypic characteristics of its original location and can undergo exaggerated hypertrophy with patient weight fluctuations.

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Background: Eyelid surgeries are common operations performed for both cosmetic and functional purposes. Because the periorbital region is highly visible, it is important to avoid poor scar formation in this cosmetically sensitive region. No study to date has investigated the possible existence of keloid formation following eyelid procedures.

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Background: Gluteal augmentation is used to improve the size and shape of the buttocks. Unlike other anatomical areas, such as the breasts, where there are classification systems for size and projection, no standardized methods for classifying gluteal size and shape exist. Patients seeking augmentation rely on photographs to communicate their desired result to surgeons.

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