title: 512 rhytidectomies. A retrospective study.
abstract: A retrospective study of 512 rhytidectomy surgeries performed by one of us (F.M.K.) showed that the sequential technique and two-stage concept was used in most cases, with improvement in results noted when platysmal-superficial musculoaponeurotic system flaps were incorporated into the surgical routine. The majority of the patients were treated as outpatients; drains were rarely used. Statistical analysis of results and complications are discussed, as well as the aesthetic philosophy involved in this area of surgery. A comparison with other retrospective studies of this procedure is also given.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology