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Technology in Facial Surgery: What Really Works?

Endoscopy, ultrasound, radiofrequency, threads: honest analysis of facial surgery technologies. What works, what

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Dr. Roberio Brandao

Creator of Modern Face

Updated December 17, 2024

Technology vs Technique

Medicine is often seduced by new technologies. Shiny equipment, sophisticated names, promises of revolutionary results. But in facial surgery, uncomfortable truth is: surgeon technique matters more than equipment. This doesn’t mean technology is useless. It means we must critically evaluate each tool: does it really improve results or just improve marketing?

“I prefer experienced surgeon with basic instruments to novice with world’s most expensive equipment. Hand matters more than tool.”

  • — Dr. Robério Brandão

Analysis of Main Technologies

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Modern Face Approach

Modern Face philosophy consciously dispenses expensive equipment like endoscopes. Not due to resistance to technology, but for practical reason: they’re not necessary for excellent results.

Why Direct Vision?

Natural 3D vision: Your eyes see in three dimensions. Endoscope is two-dimensional.

Tactile feedback: You feel tissues, structures, anatomical variations.

Accessibility: No need for $100,000+ equipment. Technique accessible to more surgeons.

Independence: Doesn’t depend on technology that may fail or become obsolete.

What Really Matters

In the end, what determines facial surgery result is:

1 Anatomical knowledge — deeply understand where structures are

2 Technical experience — have done many times, in many patients

3 Clinical judgment — know what to do for each specific patient

4 Aesthetic sense — understand what’s beautiful and natural

No equipment replaces these elements. Technology can help, but never compensates fundamental deficiencies.

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