Publications
BOOKS AND ARTICLES
In addition to their clinical work and aesthetic treatments, Dr. Patrick Tonnard and Dr. Alexis Verpaele place great importance on research and knowledge sharing. Their publications and books reflect their years of experience, scientific depth, and continuous pursuit of excellence in plastic and aesthetic surgery. Below is an overview of their most important works, which are consulted worldwide by fellow surgeons and specialists.
THE MACS-LIFT
The book The MACS-Lift (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lift) introduces the revolutionary MACS technique, developed by Dr. Tonnard and Dr. Verpaele themselves. This method combines a minimal incision with a vertical lift of the facial structures, resulting in a natural-looking, long-lasting outcome without overcorrection.
The MACS lift is used worldwide and is considered a standard procedure in modern facelift surgery.
Short-Scar Face Lift
In Short-Scar Face Lift, Dr. Tonnard and Dr. Verpaele describe their innovative approach to facelift surgery using a shortened scar line. This technique minimizes visible scarring while restoring the natural contours of the face with a quick recovery time. The book is considered a reference in modern facelift techniques and serves as the foundation for many current variations of the “short-scar” approach.
Centrofacial Rejuvenation
In Centrofacial Rejuvenation, Dr. Tonnard and Dr. Verpaele share their insights on rejuvenating the central face, with a focus on restoring volume, balance, and expression. The book combines surgical techniques with non-invasive approaches and emphasizes the importance of harmony between the eyes, cheeks, and mouth area.
It is an essential reference for surgeons seeking subtle and natural facial rejuvenation.
ARTICLES
Here you will find some articles written by the doctors. Click on the title to download the article.
- The role of Microfat Grafting in Facial Contouring
- Experience with the new generation Micro Polyurethane covered Silicone breast implants
- Nanofat Grafting: Basic Research and Clinical Applications
- Augmentation Blepharoplasty: A Review of 500 Consecutive Patients
- Sharp Needle Intradermal Fat Grafting (SNIF)
- Aging of the Upper Lip: Part I: A Retrospective Analysis of Metric Changes in Soft Tissue on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Expanding clinical indications of mechanically isolated stromal vascular fraction
- A systematic review on extracellular vesicles enriched fat grafting A shifting Paradigm
- Clarification of the Concept of “Regeneration” in the Context of Calcium Hydroxylapatite and Its Promotion in Regenerative Aesthetics
- Nanofat Needling: A Novel Method for Uniform Delivery of Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction into the Skin
- Invited Discussion on: “Nanofat Cell-Mediated Anti-Aging Therapy: Evidence-Based Analysis of Efficacy and an Update of Stem Cell Facelift”
- Fat grafting for facial rejuvenation with nanofat grafts
- Invited Discussion on: “Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Temporal Autologous Micro-fat Augmentation”
- Discussion: Nanofat Cell Aggregates: A Nearly Constitutive Stromal Cell Inoculum for Regenerative Site-Specific Therapies
- Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lift: A Modified S-Lift
- Discussion: Effects of Nanofat in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review
- Use of Ancillary Procedures in Combination with the MACS-Lift for Facial Rejuvenation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
- Long term use of Fogli's temporal lift technique