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Buried sutures with adhesive strip closure may offer a cosmetically viable alternative to layered closure for repair of excision wounds of skin malignancy in cheeks, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Experience with fat grafting as soft-tissue filler shows regenerative effects on aged, damaged skin

Autologous fat grafting is a safe, effective and durable technique for soft-tissue augmentation, but more importantly, the fat grafts also have regenerative activity that has implications for restoring aged and damaged skin to a healthier condition, says Sydney R. Coleman, M.D.

Benefits of permanent suture fixation techniques appeal to demanding fan base

Resuspension of the SMAS with permanent fixation sutures through minimal incisions offers patients the "pick-me-up" of a facelift without the scars, anesthesia and recovery that are typically associated with a traditional surgical facelift procedure, says Steven B. Hopping, M.D., director of the Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Washington, and a clinical professor of surgery at George Washington University.

In the case of new-age facelift procedures, less is definitely not more, one surgeon says

There is an ever-growing popularity among physicians and their patients in the use of minimally invasive facelift surgery techniques. However, these supposedly new and innovative techniques will often prove to be insufficient in achieving comprehensive and lasting results in patients. In fact, one surgeon says the majority of patients would benefit most from traditional facelift procedures.

Future laser and other noninvasive technologies will target more than fat

In coming years, the trend toward less invasive technologies will continue not only in fat removal and body sculpting treatments, but also in new modalities for delivering a variety of drugs, according to physicians who spoke at MauiDerm 2012: Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology in February.

Better blepharoplasty outcomes depend on appreciation of asymmetry

The ability to recognize pre-existing asymmetry and address it with an asymmetric approach to surgery is important for achieving satisfaction in patients presenting for cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty, says Robert A. Goldberg, M.D.

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Simultaneous CO2 Laser with Facelift by Dr. Joe Niamtu, III for Cosmetic Surgery Times MagazineCosmetic Surgery Times Editorial Advisory Board member Joe Niamtu III, D.M.D., F.A.A.C.S., is the first contributor to the magazine's upcoming surgical video library. Physicians interested in providing a video of one or more of their surgeries can e-mail Editor-in-Chief Amy Stankiewicz at astankiewicz@advanstar.com.