Technical articles on facial surgery, Modern Face philosophy, advanced techniques and continuing medical education.
Discover the Modern Face philosophy: surgical approach developed for patients who have already received biostimulators and fillers. Know the 3 pillars, techniques and how this revolution is changing facial surgery.
Guide on combining blepharoplasty with facelift: indications, surgical sequence, canthopexy and how to optimize harmonized results.
How to plan complete facial surgery: assessment by thirds, procedure sequence, expectation alignment and preoperative protocol.
Complete guide on facelift complications: hematoma, nerve injury, necrosis, infection. How to prevent, identify early and treat properly.
What to ask the surgeon in facelift consultation? Complete list of questions about experience, technique, results, recovery and costs.
Complete facelift cost-benefit analysis: US values, comparison with fillers, what
The evolution of facelift: from 1901 to present. SMAS, Deep Plane, and how we arrived at Modern Face. The history that shaped rejuvenation techniques.
Separating facts from fiction: does facelift leave artificial appearance? Is recovery terrible? Only works for elderly? Evidence-based analysis of common myths.
Fillers or facelift? Understand filler limits, when surgery is indicated, and how treatments can complement each other.
Anatomy of facial fat compartments, how they change with age, and implications for rejuvenation surgery. Technical guide for surgeons.
How does facial fat change with age? Compartments, deflation vs ptosis, and treatment implications. Essential anatomy for natural results.
Complete guide on facial nerve in surgery: anatomy of 5 branches, danger zones, protection techniques and why subperiosteal plane is safer.
Complete guide to facial retaining ligaments: zygomatic, mandibular, orbital. Anatomy, role in aging, and surgical implications.
The evolution of facelift: from early procedures to modern techniques. How we arrived at SMAS, Deep Plane, and Modern Face.
50 is the right age for first facelift? Complete analysis: advantages, what to expect, recovery and why not waiting may be the best decision.
Technical guide to Modern Face frontoplasty/browlift: eyebrow elevation via temporal access without endoscopic equipment. Indications, technique and recovery.
Facelift with local anesthesia and sedation: advantages, tumescent technique, patient selection and Modern Face protocol for outpatient procedures.
Guide on lymphatic drainage in facelift postoperative: when to start, how many sessions, benefits and care for optimized recovery.
Complete guide to male facelift: anatomical differences, technical adaptations, scars, baldness and how to maintain natural and masculine result.
How to prepare for facelift? Complete checklist: exams, medications to suspend, organization and what to have at home for recovery.
Endoscopy, ultrasound, radiofrequency, threads: honest analysis of facial surgery technologies. What works, what
How do biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellansé) affect facial surgery? Complete guide on fibrosis, plane alteration and adapted techniques for the Modern Face patient.
Complete technical guide to Modern Face Deep Neck: deep cervical rejuvenation with Platysmaplasty, Digastric Shaving and Glandular Loop. Learn the technique that preserves the submandibular gland.
What to expect after facelift? Complete recovery timeline: edema, bruising, return to work, exercise and final result. Based on Modern Face experience.
How to guarantee natural facelift result? Understand difference between vertical and lateral vectors, and why Modern Face technique prioritizes naturalness over radicalness.
How to identify the ideal patient for facelift? Indications, contraindications and red flags. Guide for surgeons on proper patient selection.
Complete guide for surgeons who want to master Modern Face techniques. Discover the journey from beginner to expert, learning curve, mentorship benefits, and available programs with Dr. Robério Brandão.
Understand the importance of standardized before and after photos in facelift. For the surgeon, for the patient and for documentation.
Discover the Direct Vision Browlift technique. Evolutionary frontoplasty with hidden scar, natural result, and no endoscopic equipment.
Understand the ideal cervicomental angle and how to improve the definition between chin and neck. Anatomy and surgical techniques.
Complete guide to choosing the ideal surgeon for your facelift. Qualifications, questions to ask, and warning signs.
Deep Neck technique that preserves submandibular gland. Platysmaplasty, Glandular Sling and Digastric Shaving for elegant contour without unnecessary risks.
Complete guide on deep plane facial surgery. Sub-SMAS, Deep Plane and evolution to safer techniques like Endomidface.
Discover the alternative to traditional Deep Plane: deep plane facelift without endoscope, safer for faces with biostimulators. Modern Face® technique.
Meet Dr. Robério Brandão, plastic surgeon creator of the Direct Vision Endomidface technique. 18+ years, 1500+ surgeries, 0% nerve injury in 212 cases.
Complete technical guide to the Direct Vision Endomidface technique. Learn step-by-step, indications, contraindications, advantages over Deep Plane, and learning curve. Developed by Dr. Robério Brandão.
Discover Direct Vision Endomidface technique: minimally invasive facelift without endoscopic tower. 212 cases, 0% nerve injury. Created by Dr. Robério Brandão.
Discover the ideal indications for Endomidface. Malar ptosis, nasolabial fold, injected faces and more. Complete ideal candidate guide.
Detailed technical comparison between Direct Vision Endomidface and traditional Deep Plane. Comparative table, pros and cons, indications of each technique and safety data.
Lost weight and have facial sagging? Understand when facelift is indicated after significant weight loss.
Facelift at 40 is too early? Discover when preventive facelift makes sense and the benefits of addressing aging earlier.
Facelift at 60 still works? Discover expected results, special care and why it
Learn about absolute and relative facelift contraindications. Complete guide on when surgery is not recommended.
Complete guide on facelift for diabetic patients. Glycemic control, specific risks and pre and postoperative care.
Understand hematoma in facelift. Risk factors, how to prevent, difference between normal bruising and complicated hematoma.
Complete guide on facelift for patients who have used Sculptra, Radiesse or Ellansé. Safe technique for injected faces. Modern Face®.
Discover the real learning curve for facelift. How many cases needed, how long it takes, and how to accelerate mastery with mentorship.
Nutritional guide for facelift recovery. Foods that aid healing and what to avoid in the postoperative period.
Discover the average duration of facelift results and factors that influence longevity. Realistic results and how to maintain them.
Where is the facelift scar located? Discover location, evolution and care to ensure imperceptible scarring.
Explore the relationship between facelift and self-esteem. Real emotional benefits vs. unrealistic expectations. When surgery helps.
Can smokers get a facelift? Understand nicotine risks on healing and how long to stop smoking before surgery.
Learn how to perform high-quality facelift without video tower or endoscope. Direct Vision technique with conventional instruments.
Do facial gymnastics and face yoga really work? Scientific analysis of facial exercises vs surgical facelift results.
Guide on massage and lymphatic drainage after facelift. When to start, safe techniques and benefits for recovery.
Discover the main trends in facial surgery for 2025. Emerging techniques, technologies, and changes in the rejuvenation approach.
Understand the role of fat grafting in facelift. When to combine fat grafting with facelift and benefits.
Complete guide on jowls (sagging cheeks) and double chin. Causes of mandibular aging and surgical treatment options.
Understand malar ptosis (fallen cheekbone) and its surgical treatment. Causes, diagnosis and correction with Endomidface.
Compare microfocused ultrasound with surgical facelift. Understand differences, indications and limitations of each treatment.
Compare mini facelift and full facelift. Indications, results, recovery and which to choose for your case.
Understand the Modern Face concept from Dr. Robério Brandão. A philosophy that recognizes that contemporary faces require different approaches.
Learn about the Modern Face Institute. Mission, philosophy, and how we
Complete guide on nasolabial fold correction (marionette lines). Causes, non-surgical treatments and when lifting is indicated.
Understand numbness and sensitivity changes after facelift. Causes, evolution and when to worry.
Compare PDO threads with surgical facelift. Indications, results, durability and when each is appropriate.
Complete guide to platysmal bands (neck cords). Causes, botulinum toxin treatment, and definitive surgical correction.
Anatomical guide on the prezygomatic space. Boundaries, adjacent structures and importance in modern facial surgery. Modern Face®.
Is it possible to get a facelift a second time? Understand when revision is indicated, technical challenges and expected results.
Complete skincare guide after facelift. Products, routine and care to prolong and optimize surgery results.
Complete SMAS anatomy guide for facial surgeons: fixed vs mobile SMAS, danger zones, facial nerve, retaining ligaments and practical implications for Modern Face techniques.
Understand the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) and its central importance in all modern facelift techniques.
Complete timeline of swelling after facelift. Learn what to expect, how long it lasts and how to accelerate edema improvement.
Understand the importance of traction vector in facelift. Why vertical vector creates more natural results than lateral traction.
Complete timeline of facelift result evolution. Learn when to expect final result and how it evolves month by month.
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