Facial Symmetry Surgery: Old, Established and New Techniques

Dear Colleagues, 

A symmetrical face is an expression of attractiveness and appeal. A certain degree of facial asymmetry is considered normal. However, significant facial asymmetry causes both functional and aesthetic problems. There are many causes for this, such as congenital malformations, acquired diseases, and traumatic and developmental deformities. The treatment of facial asymmetry first aims to correct the underlying cause, then real correction is indicated. 

This might include invasive surgical techniques in plastic and maxillofacial surgery, while less invasive methods include the insertion of specific implants, lipofilling, thread lifting techniques, or treatments with hyaluronic acid and Botox. Combinations of different techniques are possible and must be assessed individually. 

Theoretical and experimental manuscripts are now being sought that compare or combine old established techniques with new techniques to gain new perspectives in facial surgery. 

To submit your paper, please select the journal Symmetry and the Special Issue “Facial Symmetry Surgery: Old, Established and New Techniques” via the MDPI submission system. We welcome the submission of a variety of papers in the field. 

Prof. Dr. Alexander Gardetto
Dr. Gabriel Djedovic
Dr. Cesare Tiengo
Guest Editors

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