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[Facial surgery].

Jean-Paul Meningaud¹

¹Chirurgien maxillo-facial, Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, Groupe hospitalier Henri-Mondor - Albert-Chenevier, AP-HP, Université Paris 12, Créteil 94010, France. meningaud@me.com

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Summary

Facial plastic surgery offers solutions for complex functional and cosmetic concerns. Advancements in technology and biology provide new techniques for improved patient outcomes.

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Plastic Surgery
Biotechnology
Medical Technology

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Patients undergoing facial surgery face dual concerns: functional deficits and aesthetic appearance.
Significant advancements in recent times have expanded treatment possibilities for complex cases.

Purpose:

To provide a comprehensive overview of facial plastic surgery for non-specialist physicians.
To highlight surgical techniques driven by technological and biological progress.

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The article covers key areas including orthognathic surgery, endoscopic techniques, and osteogenic distraction.
It also discusses various grafting methods, cosmetic surgery procedures, and the use of skin expander-balloons.

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