Refinements in the treatment of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system: the retroauricular flap and the zygomatic rolled flap.
In face lifts, we utilize the excess superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) tissue when dissection and traction are carried out. In 73 consecutive cases, the use of the zygomatic rolled flap and the retroauricular flap resulted in improved cosmetic results.
D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps