Deformation: Its application to cosmetic facial surgery

Abstract

The principles of deformation have come to our attention through the study of technical skills in art. It creates emphasis on the motif of a work by transformation and results in the illusionary phenomenon that makes the total appearance more harmonious and impressive. With this artistic technical concept compounded with our surgical experiences, we designed the deformation technique for facial corrective surgery. Introducing some distinctive cases applying this technique, we show its advantages over the “see a defect, correct the defect” limitations to present surgical techniques and the good effect of the patient's mind and attitudes.