title: The face-lift incision.
abstract: Numerous variations of the "standard" face-lift incision are used to achieve adequate exposure, skin redraping , and minimal scar deformity. Our incision technique is based on careful study of over 1,000 of our patients who underwent rhytidectomies . We believe that our technique allows the goals of rhytidectomy to be achieved with minimal morbidity.
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*