title: The value of anatomical study of the platysma muscle in cervical lifting.
abstract: Medial fibers of the platysma muscle present anatomical variations at the submental area. It is important that patients be operated on according to the anatomical distribution of these fibers. The method described is easy and safe, based on anatomical studies and on clinical observations. It is another option for the treatment of cervicofacial deformities.
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000601:surgery*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D013518:Surgery, Plastic