Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

Cosmetic dermatologic surgery is a type of surgery that is done to improve a person's appearance, self-esteem and self-confidence. It can be done on any part of the body or face. Facial profile of a person can be improved by using face-lift techniques, which are the most frequently used procedures in cosmetic dermatology. Thread and closed suture lifting is a minimally invasive face-lifting surgery that lifts and reposits ptotic soft tissue that develops with age. This technique has become increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional surgical rhytidectomy or neck lifting. The use of thread-lift sutures for face augmentation is a low-risk procedure that the oral and maxillofacial surgeons can use to provide patients an alternative to or in conjunction with other facial aesthetic procedures, including facial filler treatment and neuromodulator treatment, or surgical procedures. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of cosmetic dermatologic surgery. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Surgeons, students and experts actively engaged in this field will find this book extremely insightful.