S233
Cosmetic Trauma Surgery: Principles Every Facial Trauma Surgeon Should Know to Improve Cosmetic Outcomes

Thursday, September 13, 2012
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Location

23C (San Diego Convention Center)

S233

Cosmetic Trauma Surgery: Principles Every Facial Trauma Surgeon Should Know to Improve Cosmetic Outcomes

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Handouts
  • S233-Powers-Fattahi-2012 Cosmetic Trauma Surgery.pdf (13.1 MB)
    • Speakers:

    David Powers DMD, MD
    Hudson, FL, USA

    Tirbod Fattahi DDS, MD
    Jacksonville, FL, USA

    CDE/CME Offered: CDE/CME
    Synopsis

    Cosmetic outcomes are considered in the management of facial trauma patients, but critical principles in tissue management are often overlooked at the time of operative care. Adherence to the principles presented in this clinic will assist the participant in obtaining reliable functional and cosmetic results, increasing patient satisfaction.

    Learning Objectives
    1. Describe the anatomic basis and principles of soft tissue positioning as well as the clinical relevance of the development of scar contracture.
    2. Describe the anatomic basis and principles of fat pad positioning and the long-term impact atrophy has in the facial appearance of the patient.
    3. Describe the anatomic planes of the skin and clinical relevance for soft tissue regeneration.

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