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Andrea Meneses Soares de Sousa1, Angelo Chelotti Duarte1, Marcos Decnop1
1From the Department of Radiology, Head and Neck Section (A.M.S.d.S., M.D., C.A.F.C.N., M.d.O.S., L.G.P.D., S.A.S., J.D.Z., M.R.T.G.) and Neuroradiology Section (A.M.S.d.S.), Dasa/Alta Excelência Diagnóstica, Av Juruá 548, Alphaville, Barueri, São Paulo 06455-010 SP, Brazil; Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology Section, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (A.C.D., D.d.F.G.); Division of Head and Neck Imaging, Instituto Nacional do Cancer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (M.D.); Head and Neck Radiology Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (S.A.S.); Head and Neck Radiology Section (S.A.S.) and Ultrasound Section (J.D.Z.), Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Dermatology, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil (L.F.S.); and Department of Radiology, ProScan Imaging, Cincinnati, Ohio (S.K.M.).
Understanding facial anatomy is key for safe and effective cosmetic procedures like blepharoplasty, fillers, and facelifts. Advanced imaging helps identify procedures and potential complications, ensuring better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Facial Anatomy
Background:
- Facial aesthetic procedures are increasingly popular and complex.
- Knowledge of facial anatomy is crucial for successful outcomes and complication avoidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of common facial aesthetic procedures.
- To discuss the role of imaging in analyzing these procedures and their complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of common facial aesthetic procedures including blepharoplasty, bichectomy, face-lifts, facial implants, thread lifting, and fillers.
- Discussion of filler types (biologic and synthetic) and their resorption characteristics.
- Exploration of imaging modalities (US, CT, MRI) for analysis and complication identification.
Main Results:
- Detailed descriptions of surgical and minimally invasive facial aesthetic procedures.
- Classification of fillers based on source and resorption.
- Identification of potential complications associated with facial aesthetic procedures and fillers.
Conclusions:
- Accurate facial anatomy knowledge is essential for performing aesthetic procedures safely.
- Imaging plays a vital role in the assessment of facial aesthetic procedures and the diagnosis of complications.
- Understanding filler types and their properties is crucial for managing outcomes and potential adverse events.
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