Posts Tagged ‘muscle’

How to Build Muscle Mass Using HCG | eHow.com

How to Build Muscle Mass Using HCG. HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a role in the development of an ovum (egg) and in stimulating the release of the ovum during ovulation. It can be…

Rejuvenation of the Upper Eyelid

This article focuses on surgical rejuvenation of the upper eyelid with an emphasis on the eyelid anatomy, aging of the eyes, clinical evaluation, surgical technique, and postoperative complications. The paradigm has shifted to a more conservative resection of skin, muscle, and fat to preserve fullness to the upper eyelid that portrays youthfulness. (Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America)

Median cleft lip: A new method of surgical repair

Khandekar B V, Srinivasan S, Mokal N JIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2010 43(1):111-113The aim is to discuss a new method of muscle repair in midline cleft lip. Three patients with midline cleft lip were repaired with our technique of muscle repair and the results evaluated. Our new method of muscle repair in the form of 'Z' helps in forming the philtral dimple. (Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery)

Masseter nerve as “baby sitter” procedure in short-term facial paralysis

Abstract  The classical “babysitter procedure” to maintain the muscle tone of the affected paralyzed face using the hypoglossal nerve
was copied using the masseter nerve. With this procedure, a nerve graft is not required and less time is necessary to recover
muscle tone.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Ideas and InnovationsDOI 10.1007/s00238-010-0444-2Authors
Bernardo Hontanilla, Clínica Universidad de Navarra Departamento de Cirugía Plástica y Reparadora 31008 Pamplona SpainRaul Gómez-Ruiz, Clínica Universidad de Navarra Departamento de Cirugía Plástica y Reparadora 31008 Pamplona Spain

Journal European Journal of Plastic SurgeryOnline ISSN 1435-0130Print ISSN 0930-343X (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)

Blepharoptosis Correction by Excision of the Levator Muscle and Tarsus in Chinese Patients

This report introduces a novel surgical method for correcting moderate and severe blepharoptosis that uses the residual levator
muscle. A total of 30 patients (38 eyes) with moderate or severe blepharoptosis received surgical treatment and a follow-up
evaluation of the aesthetic results. Through an anterior transcutaneous incision, part of the levator muscle attached to the
tarsus was excised, and the amount was accurately measured. Other assessment parameters included position and contour of the
upper lid margin, uncovering of the pupils, and symmetry of the palpebral fissures. The incidence of postoperative complications,
including infection, also was calculated. All but two eyes had good or fair outcomes. The eyelid was elevated to the normal
level by this technique with improved …