NEIL GORDON, It is with a heavy heart that, after some 11 years of caring for patients at our Westchester office, I will no longer be coming to this location after Monday, March 27, 2023. As VRMNY expands its geographic footprint I will be leading the development of our newest location, VRMNY Canal Street, in downtown. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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