Progress in rhytidectomy by platysma-SMAS rotation and elevation.
Our experience in 1 1/2 years of follow-up with 64 patients with a musculofascial flap to support the lower face and anterior neck is presented. We anticipate that the skilled plastic surgeon will find this procedure helpful for the aesthetic reconstruction of the aging face and neck.
D000368:Aged; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps