Fat Grafts to Mitigate Scar Tissue: Buccal Fat Pad Usage in the Orbit for Treatment of Recalcitrant Lower Eyelid Scars (with Dr. Brian Willoughby, Oculoplastic Surgeon)

Everyday Oral Surgery

In the previous episode, we briefly touched on the wonder of fat grafting in preventing scarring when used in eye surgeries. Today, we dive even deeper, with the help of the Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Brian Willoughby. Dr. Willoughby begins by walking us through his professional history, current practice setup, and the relationships he has with neighboring colleagues in Denver, Colorado. Then, we explore his recent fat grafting exploits, the common traumas that he encounters at work, and the procedures that follow for each ailment. To end, Dr. Willoughby shares some important advice for medical residents who worry about the future and we discover how having mechanical skills outside of medicine can be beneficial for the practicing surgeon.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Brian Willoughby's professional background and current practice setup.
• The working relationship that he has with colleagues in his community.
• A deep dive into his recent work in fat grafting.
• Other traumas that he encounters and the procedures that follow.
• Dr. Willoughby's advice to medical residents who are apprehensive about what comes next.
• Palm Beach, being a fixer, the Desmarres eyelid retractor, and Idiocracy.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Brian Willoughby — https://www.eyesandface.com/

Dr. Brian Willoughby on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-willoughby-0a36a945

Dr. Brian Willoughby Email — [e-mail]

Dr. Aaron Liddell — coloradooralsurgery.com/meet-us/dr-aaron-t-liddell-md-dmd-facs/

Dr. Sydney Coleman — https://www.colemanlipostructure.com/

AAOP 2024 — https://aaop.org/2024-aaop-conference/

Season — https://www.amazon.com/Season-Inside-Americas-Richest-Society/dp/0060193913

Madness Under Royal Palms — amazon.com/Madness-Under-Royal-Palms-Behind/dp/1401310117

Idiocracy — https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [e-mail]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059