On Rhinoplasty
Abstract The standard rule of keeping the apex or genu of the lower lateral cartilages 6 mm above the dorsum does not account for the resilience or springiness of the cartilage. There ...
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Improving the Result of the Umbilicus in the Thin Multiparious Woman Undergoing Abdominoplasty
One of the more challenging cosmetic surgery goals is to obtain depth of the umbilicus in the thin multiparious woman when performing abdominoplasty. The technique described allows for a predictable and natural appearing umbilicus in the patient population that has a stretched o...
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Why Women Want Larger Breasts
Why do some women want their breasts larger after breast augmentation? There is quite a bit of psychology that goes along with changing your body form and image. It generally takes only about two to three weeks before a person feels comfortable and accepts their new image. By ac...
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BREAST CAPSULORRHAPHY REVISITED: A Simple Technique For Complex Problems
Paul E. Chasan, M. D. , F. A. C. S. La Jolla, CA Scripps Memorial Hospital U. C. S. D. Medical Center ABSTRACT Implant malposition without capsular contracture is a common problem that has received little attention. Malposition of the implant in the inferior, lateral and medial directio...
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Capsulorrhaphy for Revisionary Breast Surgery
Paul E. Chasan, MD Background Despite more than 3 million breast implant surgeries performed to date, the common sequela of implant malposition is a problem to which little attention has been paid in the literature. It can be treated predictably and relatively simply with...
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Taking Care of Your Body After Liposuction
Your fat cells have a genetic predisposition to store fat based on their location. There is a wide variation in each individual genetic makeup when it comes to storing fat. The typical areas include: Women – abdomen, hips, flanks, outer thighs, inner thighs, knees, and arms (the...
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The History of Injectable Silicone Fluids for Soft Tissue Augmentation
Paul E. Chasan, M. D. La Jolla, Calif. Background The debate over the legitimacy of silicone as a safe tool for soft tissue augmentation has spanned well over half a century. Proponents state that injection of questionable purity and/or massive quantities have produced unfavorabl...
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Blepharoplasty Techniques – A Personal Journey
Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery Techniques Upper eyelid-PreOp Evaluation- Brow position and shape – Animated vs. Relaxed (eyes closed)Relationship of brow to supraorbital rimDynamic/ ...
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Dr. Chasan Discusses New Breast Shape Classification
For improving patient-physician communication and setting realistic expectations A New Breast Shape Classification Class 1: Appears “natural” with no superior pole fullness. Class 2: Appears “natural” with mild superior pole fullness. Class 3:...
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Dr. Chasan Discusses Refinements In Facelift Surgery
Achieving a superior result with a facelift does not occur by accident. Although there are many techniques in facelift surgery, the basic tenets are to tighten the underlying soft tissues (SMAS and platysma) and the skin, and yet keep a natural, unoperated look. A basic assumptio...
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Dr. Chasan Discusses Why Women Want Larger Breasts
Why do some women want their breasts larger after breast augmentation? There is quite a bit of psychology that goes along with changing your body form and image. It generally takes only about two to three weeks before a person feels comfortable and accepts their new image. By acc...
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Capsulorrhaphy for Implant Malposition or Implant Size Reduction
ABSTRACT Implant malposition without capsular contracture is a common problem that has received little attention. Malposition of the implant in the inferior, lateral and medial directions can be corrected predictably and relatively simply with capsulorrhaphy and mirror image sele...
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