Symposia
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Friday, October 1, 2010
1:00pm — 3:00pm
Symposium on Face Lifts
Synopsis
There are several face lifting techniques available to rejuvenate the lower third of the face. Each technique has application depending on patient expectations and the degree of aging of the face. This symposium will review the comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment of the aged face. It will also review adjunctive procedures such as optimizing skin condition with chemical peels and laser resurfacing. Finally, prevention and management of complications will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, participants will be able to:
- Discuss comprehensive evaluation of the aged face including skin condition, lipomatosis, platysmal banding, and ptosis of deep structures;
- Describe facelifting techniques utilizing short flap procedures, flap development utilizing liposuction, supra-SMAS and deep plane dissection;
- Avoid and manage complications.
Moderator
John E. Griffin, DMD
Fellowship Director
Baptist Memorial Hospital Fellowship Program in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Columbus, MS
1:00pm — 1:40pm
Evaluation of the Aged Face and Associated Structures
Andrew A. Afshar, DDS, MD
Private Practice
Bismarck, NDHandouts Not
Currently Available1:40pm — 2:20pm
Face-lifting Techniques
Angelo Cuzalina, MD, DDS
President Elect
American Academny of Cosmetic Surgery
Tulsa, OKHandouts Not
Currently Available2:20pm — 2:25pm
Complications
Mark E. Mason, MD, DDS
Private Practice
Southlake, TX2:55pm — 3:00pm
Panel Discussion/Q&A
Handouts Not
Currently Available