Submental rhytidectomy.
A technique of submental rhytidectomy is described in which support for the advanced flap of upper neck skin is obtained from the firm tissues near the periosteum along the inner curvature of the anterior part of the mandible.
D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004954:Esthetics; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D013518:Surgery, Plastic