William Truswell - Your Complete Guide to Facial Rejuvenation Facelifts--Browlifts--Eyelid Lifts--Skin Resurfacing--Lip Augmentation

Copyright 2007 by William Truswell, M.D.; Jon Mendelsohn, M.D.; Harrison C. Putman III, M.D.; David A. F. Ellis, M.D.; and Neil A. Gordon, M.D. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. For information, write to Addicus Books, Inc., P.O. Box 45327, Omaha, Nebraska 68145.

ISBN 10: 1-886039-20-8

13: 978-1-886039-20-9

Cover design by Peri Poloni-Gabriel

Illustrations by Jack Kusler

Typography by Darcy Lijoodi

This book is not intended to serve as a substitute for a physician. Nor is it the authors intent to give medical advice contrary to that of an attending physician.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Your complete guide to facial rejuvenation /William Truswell [et al.].

p. cm.

Includes index.

ISBN-10: 1-886039-20-8 (alk. paper)

ISBN-13: 978-1-886039-20-9 (alk. paper)

1. FaceliftPopular works. I. Truswell, William, 1946

RD119.5.F33Y68 2006

617.520592--dc22

2006017381

Addicus Books, Inc.

P.O. Box 45327

Omaha, Nebraska 68145

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Printed in the United States of America

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Index

M y gratitude goes to those people whose patience and support ease me through my day: my wife, Lynn, who manages my practice and is an individual of great intelligence and forbearance, and my children, Jason and Jody, of whom I am so proud.

I also express my thanks to the wonderful women who work with me, my nurses Kathy, Lisa, and Cozette; my surgical assistant, Laura; my patient coordinator, Jessica; my skin care technicians, Johanne and Nancy; and my business staff, Nancy and Darci. These are the individuals to whom I dedicate this book. I also wish to acknowledge the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgerythe resource for education, guidance, support, and fraternity for facial plastic surgeons throughout the world.

William Truswell, M.D.

I would like to thank my family for all of their love, support, and encouragement over the years. I would like to especially thank my wonderful and inspirational grandmother, Sally; my Mom and Dad for their unconditional love; Susie for her encouragement; and Mark and Scott for their support and kindness. I am especially grateful for the love and the joy that I receive daily from my twins, Hannah and Benny, as they inspire me to be the best I can every moment.

I would also like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to my outstanding team at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center. Their dedication to our vision and our patients is superb, and I appreciate their tireless efforts. Thank you.

Finally, I wish to thank all the patients whom I have been fortunate enough to care for. Every day I derive tremendous satisfaction in the work I do and from the relationships I have developed with you. I am hopeful that this will last a lifetime.

Jon Mendelsohn, M.D.

F or their love, support, and patience throughout this endeavor and throughout my professional career, I would like to acknowledge these special people in my life: my wonderful wife, Mary, and our children, Michelle and Christopher. Mary, you have been my life partner inside and out of the operating room. You have contributed immeasurably to my professional development as a surgeon and my personal development as a husband and father. Michelle and Chris, I take great pride in the fine human beings you have become and in your considerable accomplishments in your young lives.

Thank you to my superlative staff, Debbie, Mary, Kara, and Mary, for your loyalty, devotion, patience, and hard work in sharing my vision for our practice.

Acknowledgment is also due to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a truly remarkable organization for its excellence in leadership, education, fellowship, and social responsibility throughout the years.

Harrison C. Putman III, M.D.

I would first like to thank my wife, Stephanie, whose love, support, and encouragement have allowed me to successfully pursue my personal and professional goals. She is my personal counterbalance and life confidant. I am especially blessed to have two wonderful daughters, Rachel and Lia, who give me joy and pleasure on a daily basis and give my life a sense of purpose. I would also like to thank my parents, Sandi and George, for their unconditional love and support.

I wish to express my thanks to my entire staff at The Retreat at Split Rock, New England Surgical Center and Split Rock Surgery Associates. Their drive and commitment to excellence has allowed our vision of facial plastic surgery to be accomplished and they devote themselves daily to the diverse and complex tasks necessary to consistently achieve our goals.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for the education, support, and commitment to the field and profession of facial plastic surgery. I would not be the person and professional I am today if not for all the people mentioned above.

Neil A. Gordon, M.D.

I would like to thank my wife, Craig, for her love and support. She and our children, Whitney and Trevor, have always been enthusiastic supporters of my endeavors, allowing me to pursue the goals I set for myself many years ago.

Thank you to Barb, my practice manager, who has been instrumental in keeping me organized and the office running smoothly. My other right hand, Helen, who is my skin care specialist and patient coordinator, offers exceptional enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge. Barb, Helen, and my nurse, Karen, have been the building blocks of my practice.

For the last twenty years I have had a fellowship in facial plastic surgery sponsored both by the University of Toronto and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The benefits are twofold. Not only can I teach surgeons the craft of facial plastic surgery, but I also learn from them. Thank you to all my fellows who have participated in my practice. They have gone on to enhance the proficiency of facial plastic surgery and impart their knowledge to others.

I would also like to thank the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, for its education, support, and guidance for facial plastic surgeons both in North America and internationally. I am proud to be a member of such an organization.

David Ellis, M.D.

D o you feel younger than you look? If so, you are one among many who feel this way. Many of us take good care of ourselveswe exercise and eat right. Yet, we look in the mirror and see a reflection that doesnt match our inner self. This is, no doubt, one of the reasons why more and more Americans are choosing to undergo cosmetic surgery: They want to look as good as they feel.

If you are considering a facelift, this book will help you better understand your options. There are various types of facelifts and we will explain each of them, their benefits, and how they are performed. With improved technology and refined techniques, these surgeries are safer and more effective than ever. Nevertheless, there are side effects and risks to any surgical procedure, even minimally invasive ones. We will explain what they are and how to minimize them. Also, you will see before-and-after photos that will show you the results of the procedures on other patients.