Fat Volume Does Not Decrease with Age

Gordon MD, Neil A., The goal of facial rejuvenation is to reverse or prevent the anatomic changes that occur with age to restore a youthful appearance to the face. Read more

Chapter The Illusion of Volume Loss

Gordon MD, Neil A., It has been clearly stated in the literature for almost 50 years that changes in all four structural tissue types-skin, fat, muscle, and bone-contribute to facial aging. However, the extent to which  changes in each of these tissues contribute to aging continue to be debated. Read more

Chapter DeepPlane for Mid Face Lifting – Plastic Surgery Literature

Gordon MD, Neil A., Methods used to rejuvenate the midface are varied and often depend on the perspective created by the surgeon’s specialty training. Read more

Chapter Deep Plane for Neck Rejuvenation

Gordon MD, Neil A., Change in neck contour is the most common complaint that motivates a potential patient to consider a rhytidectomy. Patients desire a youthful appearance, bolstered by a well-defined neck and clear jawline. Read more

Chapter Deep Plane for Facial Rejuvenation

Gordon MD, Neil A., The purpose of this article is to provide the facial plastic surgeon with anatomical and embryologic evidence to support the use of the deep-plane technique for optimal treatment of facial aging. Read more

Modern Aesthetics Magazine

Greenwich, CT facial plastic surgeon Neil Gordon, MD presented the one contrarian lecture of the conference: “The Illusion of Volume Loss,” which was based on a chapter he wrote for Facial Plastics Clinics. Read more

The Deep Plane Facelift

Gordon MD, Neil A., The literature is filled with controversy surrounding the etiology of facial aging. Gravity’s effects on facial soft tissue, facial skeletal changes and fat/volume loss all contribute to facial aging, but disagreements exist on the contributions  of each. Read more

Deep-Plane Approach to the Vertical Platysma Advancement

Technical Modifications and Nuances over 25 Years
In this article, we will provide the reader with the anatomical and embryologic evidence supporting the use of the deep-plane approach in rhytidectomy and insight into the evolution of the technique into the vertical platysma advancement. Read more

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – 2020

The Submandibular Gland and The Aging Neck: A Longitudinal Volumetric Study
Addressing the aging neck is one of the primary reasons for seeking a rhytidectomy. The major salivary glands can play a significant role in the aging face and neck. Read more

Duration of Anesthesia as an Indicator of Morbidity and Mortality in Office-Based Facial Plastic Surgery: Prospective Analysis of 4300 Consecutive Cases.”

Gordon MD, Neil A., This is an update of Dr. Gordon’s ground-breaking patient safety paper that led to Dr. Gordon being named the first Chairman of patient safety for the AAFPRS. (In preparation)