Dr. Mentz's extensive list of ideas and innovations, over 110

Henry A. Mentz, MD, FACS, FICS

Houston, Texas

111 SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITS AND DISTINGUISHED LECTURES (present to past)

111. "Refinements in Liposculpture: Pectoral Etching". Mentz H.A., and Ruiz-Razura A., Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. October 21-23,2005. Westin La Cantera. San Antonio, TX.

110. " Refinements in Liposculpturing: The Athletic Chest" . Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C. 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

109."The Use of a Regional Infusion Pump for the Control of Postoperative Pain After an Abdominoplasty" Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. (In press) Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal.
June 2005.

108."Measurements of SMAS Advancement With and Without Zigomaticus Major Muscle Release".
Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. (In press) Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, May 2005.

107."The Beauty of Fat". Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Plastic Surgery Products. 32-37, June 2005.

106." Action Packed-For Men Only: body contouring for the athlete". Mentz H.A., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. Plastic Surgery Products. 26-32, December 2004.

105."Are Cosmetic Surgery Procedures as Safe as they Can Be ? by Dianne Taylor- editor with collaboration and contribution by Drs H. A. Mentz and Amado Ruiz-Razura. Outpatient Surgery Magazine . June 2005.

104." Improved Pain Management with Regional Infusion Pumps for Body Contouring Surgery". Mentz,H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall C. and Patronella C., 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

103. "A Retrospective Study with the Use of a Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Large Volume Liposuction and Body Contouring Procedures". Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Mentz H.A. and Zarak A., Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. Submitted July 2005. 

102."Technical Considerations Between Power Assisted and Conventional Liposuction Hand Held Devices" . Mentz,H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C. and Newall G., 10th Congress of the European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). August 30th-September 3rd, 2005. Vienna, Austria.

101."Cacium Hydroxylapatite for Fine Facial and Cranial Defects".Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., and Newall G. First Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

100."Improvements in Managing Post Operative Pain in Body Contouring Surgery". Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C. First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

99."The Six Pak abdominal etching Technique (Video)" .Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Patronella C. First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

98."Long Term Results with the Use of Autologous Fibrobalsts for Soft Tissue Augmentation in Facial Rejuvenation". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G., and Patronella C., First International Symposium on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Saudi German Hospitals Group. June 1-2, 2005. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

97."Post Abdominal Pain Management with Different Regional Infusion Pumps ". Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. XXXVI International Congress. Mexican Asociation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. May 17-21, 2005. Veracruz, Mexico.

96."Pectoabdominal Refinements in Liposculpture" Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. XXXVI International Congress. Mexican Asociation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. May 17-21, 2005. Veracruz, Mexico.

95." Facial Rejuvenation: Surgical Considerations with Soft Tissue Fillers". Mentz H.A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. XXXVI International Congress. Mexican Asociation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. May 17-21, 2005. Veracruz, Mexico.

94."Regional Infusion Pumps in Aesthetic Surgery: Pain Management After Abdominoplasty". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C.,The Aesthetic Meeting 2005. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. April 28-May 4, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

93."One Year Follow Up with the Use of Cultured Fibroblasts for Facial Rejuvenation" . Mentz H. ,Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., Patronella C., The Aesthetic Meeting 2005. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. April 28-May 4, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

92."A Non Narcotic Post Operative Pain Management for Abdominoplasty". Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G and Patronella C. The 9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

91."Microspheres of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for the Correction of Facial Defects" Mentz H A, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G and Patronella C. The 9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

90."Refinements in Liposuction and Body Contouring Surgery ". Patronella, C., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G and Mentz H., the 9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

89..-"Panel Discussion on Aesthetic Surgery of the Breast". Ruiz-Razura A., The 9th Asian Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. March 19-23,2005. Mumbai, India.

88. "New Frontiers in Liposuction: The Pectoral Etching " Mentz, Ruiz-Razura, A., Newall, G and Patronella C., Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

87."Comparative Analysis of Regional Infusion Pain Pumps for Body Contouring Surgery". Mentz H, Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G and Patronella C. Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

86."Soft Tissue Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation: What's Best and How long it lasts?" Ruiz-Razura, A., Mentz A., Newall, G., Patronella C., Commencement Ceremony. The 2002-2005 Graduating Class of Plastic Surgeons from the Dr Jose Guerrerosantos Institute of Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. March 4-5, 2005. Guadalajara, Mexico.

85. "State of the Art in Liposculpture: Abdominal Etching" Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H. and Patronella C.National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

84."Pain Management in Body Contouring Surgery: Regional Infusion Pumps" Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

83."Calcium Hydrxyapatite as a Facial Soft Tissue Filler " Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

82."Clinical Results After 12 months of Cultured Fibroblasts Injections to Treat the Aging Face". Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

81."Myths and Reality of Todays Aesthetic Surgery Group Practice: Personal Considerations". Keynote Lecture . Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C., Mentz H, and Newall, G. National Symposium of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. February 24-26, 2005. Guatemala, Guatemala.

80."Phase Two Results after 12 months with Cultured Fibroblasts for Facial Rejuvenation" Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

79. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C.Long Term Use of Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Facial Skeletal Defects. The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

78. Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H, Newall G. A Five Year Experience with Added Procedures in Conjunction with an Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Body Lift The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

77. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C Facial Soft Tissue Filling with Autologous Fibroblasts.The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

76. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall,G., Patronella C. Clinical Experience with Autologous Fibrobalsts for the Correction of Facial Soft Tissue Defects. The 9th Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. December 6-10, 2004. Bangkok, Thailand.

75 Newall, G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Patronella C. Surgical Considerations to Body Contouring: The Athletic Abdomen Third International Congress of the Spanish Society for Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 5-7, 2004.Valencia, Spain.

74. Patronella, C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Newall G . Aesthetic Surgery Group Practice in the United States: The ACPS Experience Third International Congress of the Spanish Society for Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 5-7, 2004. Valencia , Spain .

73. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G. and Patronella C. Clinical Experience with Autologous Cultured Fibroblasts to Correct Soft Tissue Defects
Third International Congress of the Spanish Society for Antiaging Medicine and Surgery. November 5-7, 2004. Valencia , Spain .

72. Newall G., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., and Patronella C Liposculpturing the Athletic Abdomen: The Six Pack Procedure - Key note address. Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada . American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. October 11, 2004. Philadelphia, PA.

The first plastic surgeon to present data on Isolagen (the use of a patient’s own fibroblast cells for wrinkle reduction and acne scar improvement. Dr. Mentz was the only US plastic surgeon to host the phase 2 and 3 FDA studies for design and safety), presented at America’s most prestigious plastic surgery society.

71. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Mentz G, Clift V, Isolagen, Cultured Autologenous Fibroblasts for Wrinkle Reduction. Podium presentation. Annual Meeting, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 12, 2004.

An exhibit at the Annual meeting for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons demonstrating new techniques for reducing pain after abdominoplasty.

70. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella, C Newall G, Reducing Pain after Abdominoplasty using Marcaine Pumps. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 12, 2004.

Presentation on facelift and facial rejuvenation techniques to the Annual Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a review of Dr. Mentz’s recent research.

69. Mentz H, Ruiz A. Which SMAS Facelift’s provide the best advantages? Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Austin, Texas, September 11, 2004

Presentation on abdominoplasty research and effective techniques for reducing pain after surgery, given at the Annual Texas Society for Plastic Surgery Meeting.

68. Ruiz A, Mentz H, Reducing Pain after Abdominoplasty using Marcaine Pumps. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Austin, Texas, September 11, 2004

67. Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz A., Newall, G. Panel- Breakfast with the experts: “ Body Contouring: Advantages of Combining Liposuction with Abdominal and Body Lifting Procedures The 17th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS-2004 Houston ) August 28-31, 2004. Houston, Texas

A one hour expert instructional course given to the world’s best plastic surgeons reviewing advanced techniques for improving facelift results, presented at the world’s most prestigious aesthetic surgery society. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

66. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Expert Course on New Facelift Techniques, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

A one hour expert instructional course given to the world’s best plastic surgeons reviewing advanced techniques for improving facelift results, presented at the world’s most prestigious aesthetic surgery society. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

65. Newall G, Mentz H. Abdominal Etching, review and instructional video. . International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

The first scientific exhibit for Isolagen in plastic surgery. Dr. Mentz was the only US plastic surgeon to participate in the phase 2 and 3 FDA studies for design and safety, presented at the world’s most prestigious aesthetic surgery society as a scientific exhibit.

The use of a patients own fibroblast cells for wrinkle reduction and acne scar improvement. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

64. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella C, Newall G, Mentz G., Clift V., Isolagen, Cultured Autologenous Fibroblasts for Wrinkle Reduction. Poster presentation. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

The first plastic surgeon to show measured advantages of specific SMAS techniques that can improve facelift results, presented at the world’s most prestigious aesthetic surgery society. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

63. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella C, Newall G, Measurement of SMAS movement with and without Zygomaticus Major muscle release. Poster presentation. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

The first plastic surgeon to use local anesthetic pain pumps to improve recovery and reduce pain after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), presented at the world’s most prestigious aesthetic surgery society. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

62. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella C, Newall G, The use of Marcaine Pump for the control of postoperative pain in abdominal reconstruction (abdominoplasty). Poster presentation. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

Scientific Exhibit on male breast contouring through tiny puncture incisions improving male breast contour (previously accomplished through larger semicircular incisions), presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

61. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Newall G, Patronella C, Gynacomastia, Removal of Male Breast Tissue Through a Puncture Incision. . International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

Participated in the study to reduce risk in abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction combination procedures. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

60. Newall G, Ruiz A, Mentz H Patronella C, High risk Abdominoplasty and Liposuction: Preoperative considerations and management. Poster presentation. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

Participated in the study to reduce risk in body lift and liposuction combination procedures. Dr. Mentz was an invited faculty member.

59. Patronella C, Ruiz A, Mentz H, Newall G, Experience with added procedures in combination with an Abdominoplasty and/or Body Lift. Poster presentation. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas, August 28-31, 2004.

Presentation given as an honored guest at the 50^th anniversary of the General Hospital of Mexico as a tribute to Dr. Ortiz Monasterio on improved facelift techniques.

58. Mentz H, Ruiz A, New Techniques for Improved Results in Facelifts, Celebration of the 50^th Anniversary of Mexico’s General Hospital, Mexico City, Mexico. August 6, 2004.

57. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall, G. and Patronella C. Minimal Invasive Technique for the Correction of Gynecomastia. International Course in Breast Surgery. Hospital Angeles Metropolitano.Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.August 9-11, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico .

56.Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz, H., Newall, G.,Patronella C.I Current concepts in Breast Augmentation : Saline vs Silicone Gel Filled Implants. International Course in Breast Surgery. Hospital Angeles Metropolitano. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. August 9-11, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico .

55. Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Newall, G. Accreditation and Safety Guidelines for Ambulatory Aesthetic Surgery: The ACPS Experience. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Plastic Surgery Service in Honor of Dr Fernando Ortiz Monasterio. Hospital General de Mexico and the Mexican Association of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. August 5-7, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico.

54. Patronella C., Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Newall, G. The Group Practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the New Millenium. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Plastic Surgery Service in Honor of Dr Fernando Ortiz Monasterio. Hospital General de Mexico and the Mexican Association of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. August 5-7, 2004. Mexico City, Mexico.

Presentation given at the Annual Meeting of Plastic Surgeons in Colombia on improving facelifts with new techniques.

53. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Newall G, Patronella, Improving Results in Facelifts with Advanced Techniques, Annual Meeting Colombian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Santa Marta, Colombia, August 11-13, 2004.

Presentation given at the Annual Meeting of Plastic Surgeons in Colombia on the contouring of the male chest with liposuction.

52. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Newall G, Patronella, Gynacomastia, Removal of Male Breast Tissue Through a Puncture Incision. ., Annual Meeting Colombian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Santa Marta, Colombia, August 11-13, 2004.

Presentation given at the Annual Meeting of Plastic Surgeons in Colombia on reducing post operative pain in liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tucks).

51. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Newall G, Patronella, Marcaine Pain Pumps Reduce Postoperative Pain After Abdominoplasty, Annual Meeting Colombian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Santa Marta, Colombia, August 11-13, 2004.

Presentation given at the Annual Meeting of Plastic Surgeons in Colombia on safely combining liposuction with other procedures.

50. Newall G, Ruiz A, Mentz H, Patronella, Liposuction in Combination with Other Procedures, Annual Meeting Colombian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Santa Marta, Colombia, August 11-13, 2004.

Presentation given at the Annual Meeting of Plastic Surgeons in Colombia on safety in body lifts.

49. Mentz, H., Ruiz-Razura A., Patronella C. Newall, G. Measuring the SMAS Movement in Vertical Face Lifts. XIII International Annual Meeting. Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . August 11-14, 2004. Santa Marta, Colombia .

48. Patronella C, Ruiz A, Mentz H, Newall G, Safety Liposuction in Combination with Other Procedures, Annual Meeting Colombian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Santa Marta, Colombia, August 11-13, 2004.

The first plastic surgeon to introduce male breast contouring through tiny puncture incisions improving male breast contour (previously accomplished through larger semicircular incisions), presented as guest speaker at South America’s most prestigious plastic surgery conference.

47. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Gynacomastia, Removal of Male Breast Tissue Through a Puncture Incision. Guest Speaker at Buenos Aires XV Congress of The Iberolatin American Federation of Plastic Surgery, June 24, 2004

Dr. Ruiz was invited as Guest Speaker to the Annual South American Plastic Surgery Conference to present new techniques for enhancing results with saline breast implants, presented at South America’s most prestigious plastic surgery conference.

46. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Breast Augmentation, New Techniques for Saline Implants. Guest Speaker at Buenos Aires XV Congress of The Iberolatin American Federation of Plastic Surgery, June 24, 2004.

The first plastic surgeon to measure advantages of special techniques that can improve facelift results, presented at America’s most prestigious Aesthetic Society.

45. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella C, Newall G, Measurement of SMAS movement with and without Zygomaticus Major muscle release. Poster presentation. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, April 15-21, 2004.

The first plastic surgeon to use local anesthetic pain pumps to improve recovery and reduce pain after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), presented at America’s most prestigious Aesthetic Society

44. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella C, Newall G, The use of Marcaine Pump for the control of postoperative pain in abdominal reconstruction (abdominoplasty). Poster presentation. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, April 15-21, 2004.

The first plastic surgeon to introduce male breast contouring through tiny puncture incisions improving male breast contour (previously accomplished through larger semicircular incisions), presented at America’s most prestigious Aesthetic Society.

43. Mentz H, Ruiz A, Patronella C, Newall G, Gynecomastia: Breast tissue removal through a single puncture incision. Poster presentation. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, April 15-21, 2004.

Dr. Mentz participated in study to reduce risk in abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction combination procedures.

42. Newall G, Ruiz A, Mentz H Patronella C, , High risk Abdominoplasty and Liposuction: Preoperative considerations and management. Poster presentation. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, April 15-21, 2004.

Dr. Mentz participated in the study to reduce risk in body lift and liposuction combination procedures.

41. Patronella C, Ruiz A, Mentz H, Newall G, Experience with added procedures in combination with an Abdominoplasty and/or Body Lift. Poster presentation. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, Canada, April 15-21, 2004.

Presentation for Dr. Mentz on new endoscopic facial refinement procedures to Mexico’s most prestigious plastic surgery society delivered in Spanish by Dr. Ruiz.

40. Mentz H., Ruiz A., Endoscopic Brow Lift for Facial Rejuvenation. Mentz H., Ruiz-Razura A., Newall G., and Patronella C. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. XXXV National Congress and International Course. February 18-21, 2004. Monterrey, Mexico .

Presentation for Dr. Mentz on new facelift procedures rejuvenating cheeks and jowls to Mexico’s most prestigious plastic surgery society delivered in Spanish by Dr. Ruiz.

39. Mentz H., Ruiz A., Midface Rejuvenation with New Facelift Techniques. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. XXXV National Congress and International Course. February 18-21, 2004. Monterrey, Mexico

Presentation for Dr. Mentz on new necklifting procedures for improving the neckline, presented to Mexico’s most prestigious plastic surgery society delivered in Spanish by Dr. Ruiz.

38. Mentz H., Ruiz A., Necklifts and Platysmaplasty. Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. XXXV National Congress and International Course. February 18-21, 2004. Monterrey, Mexico

Perspectives and advances of brow lifting procedures for the plastic surgeons in Texas and participation on a panel of expert facelifting surgeons.

37. Ruiz-Razura A., Mentz H., Patronella C., Newall, G. Results with the Use of Reconstituted Botox in the Face: A Clinical and Research Correlation. Chilean Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. LXXVI Annual International Meeting. November 23-25, 2003. Vina del Mar, Chile .

36. Mentz H. New Techniques for Brow and Eyelid Rejuvenation. Presentation on the Expert Facelift Panel, Annual Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Sept. 2002.

Perspectives and advances of cheek rejuvenation procedures for the plastic surgeons in Texas and participation on a panel of expert facelifting surgeons.

35. Mentz H. Balance in Rejuvenation of the Aging Cheek, a Unified Approach. Presentation on the Expert Facelift Panel, Annual Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Sept. 2002.

Perspectives and advances of neck lifting procedures for the plastic surgeons in Texas and participation on a panel of expert facelifting surgeons.

34. Mentz H. Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck. Presentation on the Expert Facelift Panel, Annual Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Sept. 2002.

Publication describing metabolic changes that happen after liposuction and a review of the material presented as the first American plastic surgeon to measure metabolic changes after liposuction.

33. Mentz H. Changes in Diet, Exercise, Weight, and Lipids Following Liposuction. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Lipogenesis and Lipoplasty Issue. April, 2002.

Publication regarding safety and effectiveness in private plastic surgery centers(The ACPS Surgicenter is one of the busiest and best qualified private cosmetic surgery centers in Texas).

32. Mentz H. To Build or Not To Build a Surgicenter. Texas Plastic Surgery Perspectives, Jan 2002.

Presentation to the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons regarding safety and effectiveness in private plastic surgery centers(The ACPS Surgicenter is one of the busiest and best qualified private cosmetic surgery centers in Texas).

31. Mentz H. Safety in Private Certified Surgicenters. Annual Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Antonio, Nov 2001.

Presentation to plastic surgeons at a regional conference on abdominal contouring with liposuction in males and females encouraging natural and athletic detailing.

30. Mentz H. Abdominal Liposuction. Lipogenesis and Lipoplasty Meeting Hosted at Baylor Department of Plastic Surgery, June 16, 2001.

Presentation to plastic surgeons at a regional conference on safety and long term benefits of liposuction.

29. Mentz H. Serum Lipid Changes Following Liposuction. Lipogenesis and Lipoplasty Meeting Hosted at Baylor Department of Plastic Surgery, June 16, 2001.

A one hour instructional presentation on facelifting strategies given to Baylor and its’ plastic surgery staff and residents.

28. Mentz H. New Techniques in Facelifting. Baylor Grand Rounds in Plastic Surgery, Houston, Texas. March 31, 2000.

Dr. Mentz authored the facelift textbook outlining the latest techniques in comprehensive facial rejuvenation written for a textbook on plastic surgery procedures. The chapter describes techniques for planning, preparing, operating, and recovering from facelifts, written for plastic surgeons. Techniques for suspension lifting (feather lift), SMAS lifting, subperiosteal lifting, and endoscopic lifting were demonstrated.

27. Mentz H. Multilayer Rhytidectomy, Chapter 15 of Operative Plastic Surgery, 143-162.
Clarinda Publications, Spring 2000.

Presentation on special rhinoplasty techniques given to plastic surgeons at an international conference in Mexico.

26. Mentz H, Newall G. Three Dimentional Shaping of the Lower Lateral Cartilages in Open Structure Rhinoplasty. 36th North American Federal Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Cancun, Mexico. June 23, 1999.

Presentation on new endoscopic techniques for lifting the brows and cheeks. Techniques for suspension lifting (feather lift) were introduced. This presentation given to plastic surgeons at an international conference in Mexico.

25. Mentz H, Newall G. Endoscopic Forehead and Facelift Techniques. 36th North American Federal Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Cancun, Mexico. June 23, 1999.

Presentation given by Dr. Newall on lifting the brow without an endoscope.

24. Newall G, Mentz H. Lateral Browlift. 36th North American Federal Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Cancun, Mexico. June 23, 1999.

Presentation given by Dr. Newall on safety in large reduction liposuction. The largest volume reduction was presented.

23. Newall G, Mentz H. Safety in Large Volume Liposuction. 36th North American Federal Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Cancun, Mexico. June 23, 1999.

Presentation given to the plastic surgery staff and residents on safety and long term effects of large volume liposuction.

22. Mentz H: Lipid Profile Changes Following Liposuction. St. Joseph Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, 1997.

Presentation given to Houston’s society of plastic surgeons on the future of plastic surgery, changes in practice philosophy and direction.

21. Mentz H: The Future of Plastic Surgery. Presented to Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Nov 1996.

The first American plastic surgeon to measure metabolic changes after liposuction (following one European article) and the first presentation in America describing metabolic changes that happen after liposuction given at the most prestigious american aesthetic society meeting.

20. Mentz H: Lipid Profile Changes Following Liposuction. 29th Annual American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Orlando, Florida. May 1996

Presentation to plastic surgery staff and residents on abdominal etching and modified etching for achieving an athletic abdomen with liposuction.

19. Mentz H: Review of Torso Contouring With Liposuction. St. Joseph Plastic Surgery Residency Program, Houston, Texas. Nov 1995.

Presentation on Modified Abdominal Etching, a strategy for improving liposuction contour and enhance athletic contours in the abdomen.

18. Mentz H: Abdominal Etching: Achieving Muscular Definition Through Liposuction. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in New York City, New York. Oct 1995

Presentation on Modified Abdominal Etching, a strategy for improving liposuction contour and enhance athletic contours in the abdomen.

17. Mentz H: Abdominal Etching - Presentation to the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Grand Cayman Islands January 1995.

Presentation on Abdominal Etching, a technique for enhancing muscular definition.

16. Mentz H, Gilliland M, Patronella C, Newall G: Muscular Etching - Enhancing Muscular Contour Through Differential Liposuction. Presentation by Dr. Mentz at the Lipoplasty Society of North America, San Diego, California. September 1994.

Presentation given to plastic surgery residents on reviewing and preparing for plastic surgery board certification.

15. Mentz H. Tips on Review for Your Plastic Surgery Board Certification. St. Joseph Plastic Surgery Program. Jan 1993.

The first world publication on Abdominal Etching defining the specific technique and patient selection.

14. Mentz H, Gilliland M, Patronella C: Abdominal Etching: Differential Liposuction to Detail Abdominal Musculature. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 17:287-290, 1993.

The second presentation on Abdominal Etching, a technique for enhancing muscular definition. Presentation to the most prestigious American aesthetic surgery society introducing the technique of Abdominal Etching.

13. Mentz H, Gilliland M, Patronella C: Abdominal Etching: Utilizing Differential Liposuction for Detailed Skin Retraction. Paper presented to the 11th Annual Meeting of the Lipoplasty Society of North America. New Orleans, Louisiana. September 1993.

The first world presentation on Abdominal Etching, a technique for enhancing muscular definition. Presentation to the most prestigious world aesthetic surgery society introducing the technique of Abdominal Etching.

12. Mentz H, Gilliland M, Patronella C: Abdominal Etching: Differential Liposuction Details Abdominal Musculature. Paper presented to the 12th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Paris, France. August 1993.

Presentation given at the most prestigious world aesthetic surgery society on the the most extensive review of large volume liposuction patients, (at that time), outlining safety and effectiveness.

11. Gilliland M, Mentz H, Patronella C: Major Liposuction Without Blood Transfusion: A Prospective Study in 167 Patients. Paper presented by Dr. Gilliland to the 12th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Paris, France. August 1993.

Presentation given at the most prestigious American aesthetic surgery society on the the most extensive review of large volume liposuction patients, (at that time), outlining safety and effectiveness.

10. Gilliland M, Mentz H, Patronella C: Major Liposuction Without Blood Transfusion: A Prospective Study in 122 Patients. Paper presented by Dr. Gilliland at the 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Boston, Massachusetts. April 1993.