WHATS NEW IN AESTHETIC SURGERY

This article describes new trends, techniques, and instrumentation in aesthetic surgery. Advances in our understanding of anatomy and the ch anges that come about with intrinsic and extrinsic factors are discuss ed. Specifically, anatomic approaches to rhytidectomy, the preservatio n of lid shape in blepharoplasty, and CO2 facial resurfacing are highl ighted. Body contouring surgical techniques, including minimal scar br east reductions, endoscopic-assisted augmentation mammoplasty, and sup erficial liposuction, are reviewed.