ABSTRACT
The issues related to preoperative evaluation and facial analysis for patients undergoing
facial rejuvenation procedures are discussed in this article. A key component of the
preoperative evaluation begins with a thorough understanding of the patient's concerns
and desires for improvements. Other components of the evaluation should include a
detailed assessment of the patient's medical and psychiatric history, informed consent,
and photographic documentation. Additionally, we discuss facial changes associated
with aging, paying special attention to some of the differences that occur between
male and female patients. Different aesthetic scales and their applications in facial
plastic surgery are also presented. Finally, we consider the process of facial analysis
in the context of common facial plastic procedures including rhytidectomy, blepharoplasty,
browlift, and minimally invasive techniques.
KEYWORDS
Aesthetic surgery - aging - preoperative evaluation - facial analysis
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Anthony E BrissettM.D.
Assistant Professor, Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bobby
R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
6550 Fannin Street, Suite 1701, Houston, TX 77030
