Platysma-SMAS rhytidectomy--a personal modification.
An approach to SMAS-platysma system rhytidectomy is described which has the benefits of deep-layer meloplasty without the undue risk inherent in approaches that widely undermine this system. The technique has been used on 100 consecutive patients with few complications. These include 1 hematoma that required surgical evacuation, 8 minor hematomas, and 4 skin sloughs. There was no facial nerve paralysis or alopecia.
D000368:Aged; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*